# Create Instrument Sounds

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

## Core Features

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Editing Notes</td><td><a href="create-instrument-sounds/editing-notes">editing-notes</a></td><td><a href="https://3596338706-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fsn71WYzecYYQw3KkF40b%2Fuploads%2FTlWidZJolwLVlz539uEx%2Fnotes-inst.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e87ad803-32c9-44cd-a759-8523b838f882">notes-inst.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Articulations</td><td><a href="create-instrument-sounds/articulations">articulations</a></td><td><a href="https://3596338706-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fsn71WYzecYYQw3KkF40b%2Fuploads%2F1IlRjUSigyUd5RAzeYXA%2Farticulation-inst.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6220f9d9-f4d5-4edd-981b-278a19ab07a1">articulation-inst.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Expression Controls</td><td><a href="create-instrument-sounds/expression-controls">expression-controls</a></td><td><a href="https://3596338706-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fsn71WYzecYYQw3KkF40b%2Fuploads%2Fv0XTieC9rdp7qkw9TCY9%2Fexpress-inst.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3c8f09f6-9516-42e4-a009-eedea51dec81">express-inst.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Ensembles</td><td><a href="create-instrument-sounds/ensembles">ensembles</a></td><td><a href="https://3596338706-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fsn71WYzecYYQw3KkF40b%2Fuploads%2FeSrvgCwWqLgsms6DalMY%2Fensemble-inst.png?alt=media&#x26;token=02455b30-21b8-4c3a-84d3-cc1ea24c335f">ensemble-inst.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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](https://docs.acestudio.ai/project/file-management/import-files "mention").

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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](https://docs.acestudio.ai/ai-instruments/create-instrument-sounds/expression-controls).

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