Articulations

Discover ACE Studio AI Instrument articulations.

What are Articulations

Articulations are the different techniques an instrument can use to play a note. For example, a violin can play a note by bowing it smoothly (Legato) or by plucking the string (Pizzicato). By default, AI Instruments use a Smart mode, which intelligently analyzes the melody to apply the most suitable articulations. However, you can manually assign a specific articulation to any note for full creative control.

Available Articulations

The available articulations vary depending on the instrument.

Smart

The AI automatically chooses the best articulation based on musical context.

General

A standard, neutral playing style.

Legato

Notes are played smoothly and connected, with no silence in between.

Glissando

A continuous slide in pitch from one note to the next.

Pizzicato

The strings are plucked with a finger instead of being bowed.

Tremolo

A single note is repeated very rapidly, creating a trembling effect.

Growl

A harsh, raspy, or guttural sound, common in jazz and rock.

Scoop

Bending up to the target note from a slightly lower pitch.

Arp-fall

A rapid, descending series of notes falling away from the main note.

Mute

The sound is dampened or muted, creating a softer, less resonant tone.

Editing Articulations

1. In the Piano Roll, select one or more notes you wish to modify.

2. Locate the "Articulation" dropdown menu in the toolbar above the piano roll.

3. Choose your desired articulation from the list.