# Create Instrument Sounds

To generate an AI instrument performance, you will need to insert an [AI instrument](/ai-instruments/instrument-library.md) on a track, and create a [clip](/project/arrangement-in-canvas/clips.md) on this track from the canvas with MIDI notes as its content.

## Core Features

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## FAQ

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<summary>Can I import MIDI or MusicXML files?</summary>

Yes. You can import your MIDI or MusicXML files into ACE Studio. For more information, please refer to [Import Files](/project/file-management/import-files.md).

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<summary>Can I control the articulations for specific instruments?</summary>

Yes. You can make the instrument's sound better match your requirements by using [Expression Controls](/ai-instruments/create-instrument-sounds/expression-controls.md).

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