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ACE Step 1.5

Explore ACE Step 1.5 for song drafting, prompt testing, and side-by-side AI music workflows in MeloLab.

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Marcus T.

@marcusloops · Remix maker

Track to editable stems

The stem workflow is where it clicked for me. I can split, remix, and rebuild ideas without starting from a blank session.

Edit workflow

Vocal, drums, bass, and instrumental paths for remixing.

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Riley J.

@rileyrecords · Podcast host

Show concept to intro music

My show needed an intro that sounded like mine, not a template. I wrote the vibe in plain English and got an opener I can reuse.

Audio identity

Intro, outro, and segment bumper directions.

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Maya R.

@northstudio · Shopify ads editor

Product brief to jingle

The product page became a short jingle before my ad edit was finished. That is exactly the speed a small brand needs.

Ad package

Brand hook, CTA ending, and commercial-use export path.

See It in Action

How to Use ACE Step 1.5 — Step by Step

1

Open MeloLab

Navigate to MeloLab and sign in or create a free account. No installation or GPU required — everything runs in the browser.

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MeloLab interface with ACE Step 1.5 selected
2

Select ACE Step

Choose ACE Step 1.5 from the model selector. This open-source model uses a hybrid LM + DiT architecture for tag-based music generation under the MIT license.

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ACE Step 1.5 model selector dropdown in MeloLab
3

Pick Style Tags

Select genre, mood, instruments, and vocal style using intuitive tags. Combine multiple tags for precise creative control — from "dreamy lofi + vinyl crackle" to "epic orchestral + choir".

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ACE Step 1.5 style tags prompt in MeloLab
4

Write Lyrics

Enter custom lyrics in any of 50+ supported languages, or let the AI generate them automatically. ACE Step handles linguistic nuances across cultures for authentic-sounding results.

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ACE Step 1.5 lyrics mode in MeloLab
5

Adjust Duration & Settings

Set the track length from 10-second clips up to 10-minute compositions. Fine-tune tempo, vocal character, and other parameters to match your project needs.

6

Generate

Click generate and get a complete, studio-quality track in under 30 seconds. ACE Step's optimized inference produces professional results on consumer hardware with less than 4GB VRAM.

7

Download & Use Commercially

Listen to your generated track, download the audio file, and use it royalty-free on paid plans. Iterate quickly by adjusting tags and regenerating, or fine-tune the model with LoRA from just 8 songs.

What is ACE Step 1.5?

ACE Step is an open-source AI music generation model co-developed by ACE Studio and StepFun. Released under the MIT license, it is the first open-source model to approach commercial platform quality, capable of generating complete songs with vocals from text prompts in under 2 seconds on professional hardware.

The latest version, V1.5, uses a hybrid Language Model + Diffusion Transformer architecture. The LM acts as a planner that transforms queries into song blueprints, while the DiT generates the actual audio. It supports durations from 10 seconds to 10 minutes, 50+ languages, and 1000+ instruments and styles.

ACE Step can run on consumer hardware with less than 4GB VRAM, supports LoRA fine-tuning from just 8 songs, and integrates with ComfyUI, VST3 plugins, and REST APIs. On MeloLab, you can access ACE Step alongside other leading models without any local setup.

Technical Specifications

Version
V1.5 XL (4B DiT)
Max Duration
Up to 10 minutes
Languages
50+ supported
Speed (A100)
< 2 seconds
License
MIT (Open Source)
Architecture
LM + DiT hybrid

Key Features of ACE Step 1.5

50+ Languages

Generate music with lyrics and vocals in over 50 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, and many more. ACE Step understands linguistic nuances across cultures for authentic-sounding results.

Tag-Based Control

Use intuitive style tags to precisely control genre, mood, instruments, tempo, and vocal character. Combine multiple tags to create unique combinations — from "dreamy lofi + vinyl crackle" to "epic orchestral + choir".

Creator Channel Soundtracks for ACE Step 1.5

Produce full-length, studio-quality tracks in under 30 seconds. ACE Step leverages optimized inference to deliver professional results at speed, making it ideal for rapid iteration and creative exploration.

Multi-Genre Support

Create music across dozens of genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical, electronic, lofi, R&B, country, and ambient. Each genre is rendered with authentic instrumentation, production techniques, and stylistic conventions.

AI Vocals

Generate expressive, human-like vocal performances that convey emotion and match the style of your song. ACE Step produces natural-sounding singing with proper phrasing, dynamics, and articulation.

Duration Control

Set the exact length of your generated track from short clips to full-length songs. Fine-tune the duration to match your project needs — whether it is a 15-second social media snippet or a 4-minute radio-ready track.

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