Freemium

ACE Studio

Desktop AI vocal-synthesis workstation that turns MIDI and lyrics into studio-quality singing voices.

4.3 Audio
4.3 Very good 4.3

Bottom line: ACE Studio is a strong audio tool, best known for MIDI-and-lyrics-to-vocal AI synthesis. It has a free plan.

Rent-to-own model converts subscriptions into a lifetime license after 2 years No free trial on paid-tier features, only the limited permanent free plan
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Aug 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $16.58/mo
Free planYes
CompanyTimedomain
PlatformsMac, Web, Windows
Best forAudio
Founded2019
Visits24
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedAug 2026
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Overview

ACE Studio comes from Timedomain, a company founded in 2019 by Joe Guo and built around AI-driven vocal synthesis for musicians and producers. The company is based in Beijing, operating internationally through Timedomain and ACCIDENTAL AI PTE. LTD, and reached version 2.0 in December 2025 as a complete AI music workstation rather than a single-purpose vocal tool.

Producers input MIDI notes and lyrics, and ACE Studio renders a sung vocal performance using any of its 140-plus royalty-free AI voice models across eight languages, with tools for choir layering, voice cloning, and vocal-to-MIDI conversion for pulling melodies back out of recorded audio. Version 2.0 added AI instruments and a stem splitter, extending the product from a vocal synthesizer into a broader production workspace built around the same MIDI-in, audio-out workflow.

ACE Studio suits composers, indie musicians, and content creators who need studio-quality vocals without booking singers, and the company markets that Grammy-winning producers have used it in place of session vocalists. A free plan covers one user, one project, and 100MB of storage; the paid Artist plan starts around $16.58/month billed annually (or roughly $20.73 month-to-month), with an Artist Pro tier near $22/month adding more voice-cloning slots, and both subscription tiers convert to a permanent lifetime license after two years of payment.

Key features

  • MIDI-and-lyrics-to-vocal AI synthesis
  • 140-plus royalty-free AI voice models across 8 languages
  • Voice cloning and voice-changing slots on paid tiers
  • Choir mode for layered vocal arrangements
  • Vocal-to-MIDI conversion for extracting melodies from audio
  • AI instruments and stem splitter added in version 2.0

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

Screenshots

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Pricing

ACE Studio has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16.58/mo.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $16.58/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Is ACE Studio expensive?

ACE Studio starts at $16.58, which is 66% above the Audio median of $10 a month across the 64 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Audio starts at $0.02 and the most expensive at $99.

67% of Audio tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Audio, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Rent-to-own model converts subscriptions into a lifetime license after 2 years
  • Large, actively updated voice library spanning 8 languages
  • Free tier lets users test core synthesis before paying
  • Established since 2019 with a loyal base among independent music producers

Cons

  • No free trial on paid-tier features, only the limited permanent free plan
  • Voice-cloning slots are capped even on the Pro tier, requiring enterprise contact for more
  • Vocal realism still reads as synthetic on exposed, sustained notes to trained ears
  • Full production workflow requires pairing with a separate DAW for mixing

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
ACE Studio (this tool)4.3Yes$16.58/moMIDI-and-lyrics-to-vocal AI synthesis
TopMediai4.0Yes$10/moAI song covers in different vocal styles
Wondercraft4.3Yes$25/moScript generation combined with AI voice hosting
Suno4.4Yes$8/moFull song generation with vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation

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Our verdict

4.3 / 5 4.3

ACE Studio is a strong audio tool, best known for MIDI-and-lyrics-to-vocal AI synthesis. It offers a free plan, with paid upgrades from $16.58/mo.

What makes it different: ACE Studio stands out for MIDI-and-lyrics-to-vocal AI synthesis.

How we score it
Overall 4.3
Value for money 4.7
Feature depth 4.9
Popularity 4.0
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Frequently asked questions

What is ACE Studio?
ACE Studio is an audio tool listed in the Challenging Voice directory. Desktop AI vocal-synthesis workstation that turns MIDI and lyrics into studio-quality singing voices.
Is ACE Studio free?
Yes, ACE Studio offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $16.58/month.
How much does ACE Studio cost?
ACE Studio starts at $16.58 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best ACE Studio alternatives?
Popular alternatives to ACE Studio include SONOTELLER.AI, Whisper API, and Audio To Text Converter. Browse them all in the Audio category.
Is ACE Studio any good?
ACE Studio scores 4.3 out of 5 based on our editorial review.

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