Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band in A Box

The speaker introduces the audience to the use of AI in music creation, focusing on two tools: Band-in-a-Box and Ace Studio. They discuss the creative potential of AI in music and the importance of understanding core concepts that can be applied across different tools. The speaker shares their excitement about the updated 2024 version of Band-in-a-Box and its advanced features, such as the ability to generate songs in various styles by inputting chords. They also mention the use of real tracks for a more authentic sound and the tool's longevity and adaptability.

The speaker delves into the process of using Band-in-a-Box to generate music, emphasizing the selection of real tracks over MIDI for a more realistic performance. They guide the audience through filtering styles, previewing different options, and customizing the accompaniment. The focus is on generating a song with a specific melody and then converting that melody into lyrics and vocals using Ace Studio. The speaker also discusses the ability to export high-fidelity stems and the potential for extensive control over the generated music.

The process of generating a song in Band-in-a-Box is explained, starting with setting parameters for the melody, chords, style, title, and intro. The speaker demonstrates how to export the melody as a MIDI file and the rest of the song as a wave file. They then move on to Ace Studio, where they import the MIDI file and assign a voice to the melody. The speaker discusses the possibility of creating custom voices and the costs associated with it, and then proceeds to add lyrics to the melody, adjusting for pronunciation and rhythm.

The speaker continues to work on the vocal track in Ace Studio, adjusting the pitch and duration of the notes to fit the lyrics better. They address pronunciation issues by changing the note language to English and manually editing the lyrics to ensure accuracy. The process of creating harmony by duplicating the main singer track and adding a female voice is demonstrated. The speaker also shows how to use the 'create vocal doubles' feature for added depth and discusses the fine-tuning of notes for better pitch accuracy.

The speaker demonstrates how to mix the AI-generated vocals with a backing track in Ace Studio. They adjust the levels and explore the track control panel for additional vocal layering. The process of creating vocal harmonies manually is shown, with the speaker noting the potential tediousness and suggesting the alternative of singing harmonies for AI conversion. The use of various features to enhance the vocals, such as pitch correction and the addition of breaths and energy, is discussed. The speaker concludes by recording a new harmony part and converting it into MIDI notes within the software.

The speaker reflects on the creative process and the potential of the two AI tools for musicians. They provide a brief overview of the technical capabilities and the creative possibilities these tools offer. The speaker then guides the audience through exporting the final composition as an audio file, suggesting further enhancements in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for mastering. They encourage musicians to explore these AI tools and subscribe to the channel for more content on creative AI applications.