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<h1 align="center">ACE-Step UI</h1>
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<strong>The Ultimate Open Source Suno Alternative</strong><br>
<em>Seamless integration with <a href="https://github.com/ace-step/ACE-Step">ACE-Step 1.5</a> - The Open Source AI Music Generation Model</em>
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<a href="#-why-ace-step-ui">Why ACE-Step</a> •
<a href="#-features">Features</a> •
<a href="#-demo">Demo</a> •
<a href="#-installation">Installation</a> •
<a href="#-usage">Usage</a> •
<a href="#-contributing">Contributing</a>
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---
## 🚀 Why ACE-Step UI?
**Tired of paying $10+/month for Suno or Udio?** ACE-Step 1.5 is the **open source Suno killer** that runs locally on your own GPU - and ACE-Step UI gives you a **beautiful, professional interface** to harness its full power.
| Feature | Suno/Udio | ACE-Step UI |
|---------|-----------|-------------|
| **Cost** | $10-50/month | **FREE forever** |
| **Privacy** | Cloud-based | **100% local** |
| **Ownership** | Licensed | **You own everything** |
| **Customization** | Limited | **Full control** |
| **Queue Limits** | Restricted | **Unlimited** |
| **Commercial Use** | Expensive tiers | **No restrictions** |
### What Makes ACE-Step 1.5 Special?
- **State-of-the-art quality** rivaling commercial services
- **Full song generation** up to 4+ minutes with vocals
- **Runs locally** - no internet required after setup
- **Open source** - inspect, modify, improve
- **Active development** - constant improvements
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## 🎬 Demo
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<img src="docs/demo.gif" alt="ACE-Step UI - Open Source Suno Alternative" width="100%">
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<em>Generate professional AI music with a Spotify-like interface - 100% free and local</em>
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---
## ✨ Features
### 🎵 AI Music Generation
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Full Song Generation** | Create complete songs with vocals and lyrics up to 4+ minutes |
| **Instrumental Mode** | Generate instrumental tracks without vocals |
| **Custom Mode** | Fine-tune BPM, key, time signature, and duration |
| **Style Tags** | Define genre, mood, tempo, and instrumentation |
| **Batch Generation** | Generate multiple variations at once |
| **Thinking Mode** | Let AI enhance your prompts automatically |
### 🎨 Advanced Parameters
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Reference Audio** | Use any audio file as a style reference |
| **Audio Cover** | Transform existing audio with new styles |
| **Repainting** | Regenerate specific sections of a track |
| **Seed Control** | Reproduce exact generations for consistency |
| **Inference Steps** | Control quality vs speed tradeoff |
### 🎤 Lyrics & Prompts
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Lyrics Editor** | Write and format lyrics with structure tags |
| **Format Assistant** | AI-powered caption and lyrics formatting |
| **Prompt Templates** | Quick-start with genre presets |
| **Reuse Prompts** | Clone settings from any previous generation |
### 🎧 Professional Interface
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Spotify-Inspired UI** | Clean, modern design with dark/light mode |
| **Bottom Player** | Full-featured player with waveform and progress |
| **Library Management** | Browse, search, and organize all your tracks |
| **Likes & Playlists** | Organize favorites into custom playlists |
| **Real-time Progress** | Live generation progress with queue position |
| **LAN Access** | Use from any device on your local network |
### 🛠️ Built-in Tools
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Audio Editor** | Trim, fade, and apply effects with AudioMass |
| **Stem Extraction** | Separate vocals, drums, bass, and other with Demucs |
| **Video Generator** | Create music videos with Pexels backgrounds |
| **Gradient Covers** | Beautiful procedural album art (no internet needed) |
---
## 💻 Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|-------|-------------|
| **Frontend** | React 18, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Vite |
| **Backend** | Express.js, SQLite, better-sqlite3 |
| **AI Engine** | [ACE-Step 1.5](https://github.com/ace-step/ACE-Step) |
| **Audio Tools** | AudioMass, Demucs, FFmpeg |
---
## 📋 Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|-------------|---------------|
| **Node.js** | 18 or higher |
| **Python** | 3.10+ (3.11 recommended) |
| **NVIDIA GPU** | 8GB+ VRAM (12GB+ recommended) |
| **FFmpeg** | For audio processing |
| **uv** | Python package manager (recommended) |
---
## ⚡ Quick Start
### Linux / macOS
```bash
# 1. Start ACE-Step API (in ACE-Step directory)
cd /path/to/ACE-Step
uv run acestep-api --port 8001
# 2. Start ACE-Step UI (in another terminal)
cd ace-step-ui
./start.sh
```
### Windows
```batch
REM 1. Start ACE-Step API (in ACE-Step directory)
cd C:\path\to\ACE-Step
uv run acestep-api --port 8001
REM 2. Start ACE-Step UI (in another terminal)
cd ace-step-ui
start.bat
```
Open **http://localhost:3000** and start creating!
---
## 📦 Installation
### 1. Install ACE-Step (The AI Engine)
```bash
# Clone ACE-Step - the open source Suno alternative
git clone https://github.com/ace-step/ACE-Step
cd ACE-Step
# Create virtual environment and install
uv venv
uv pip install -e .
# Models download automatically on first run (~5GB)
cd ..
```
### 2. Install ACE-Step UI (This Repository)
#### Linux / macOS
```bash
# Clone the UI
git clone https://github.com/fspecii/ace-step-ui
cd ace-step-ui
# Run setup script (installs all dependencies)
./setup.sh
```
#### Windows
```batch
REM Clone the UI
git clone https://github.com/fspecii/ace-step-ui
cd ace-step-ui
REM Run setup script (installs all dependencies)
setup.bat
```
#### Manual Installation (All Platforms)
```bash
# Install frontend dependencies
npm install
# Install server dependencies
cd server
npm install
cd ..
# Copy environment file
# Linux/macOS:
cp server/.env.example server/.env
# Windows:
copy server\.env.example server\.env
```
---
## 🎮 Usage
### Step 1: Start ACE-Step API Server
**Linux / macOS:**
```bash
cd /path/to/ACE-Step
uv run acestep-api --port 8001
```
**Windows:**
```batch
cd C:\path\to\ACE-Step
uv run acestep-api --port 8001
```
Wait for "Application startup complete" before proceeding.
### Step 2: Start ACE-Step UI
**Linux / macOS:**
```bash
cd ace-step-ui
./start.sh
```
**Windows:**
```batch
cd ace-step-ui
start.bat
```
### Step 3: Create Music!
| Access | URL |
|--------|-----|
| Local | http://localhost:3000 |
| LAN (other devices) | http://YOUR_IP:3000 |
---
## ⚙️ Configuration
Edit `server/.env`:
```env
# Server
PORT=3001
# ACE-Step API (seamless integration)
ACESTEP_API_URL=http://localhost:8001
# Database (local-first, no cloud)
DATABASE_PATH=./data/acestep.db
# Optional: Pexels API for video backgrounds
PEXELS_API_KEY=your_key_here
```
---
## 🎼 Generation Modes
### Simple Mode
Just describe what you want. ACE-Step handles the rest.
> "An upbeat pop song about summer adventures with catchy hooks"
### Custom Mode
Full control over every parameter:
| Parameter | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Lyrics** | Full lyrics with `[Verse]`, `[Chorus]` tags |
| **Style** | Genre, mood, instruments, tempo |
| **Duration** | 30-240 seconds |
| **BPM** | 60-200 beats per minute |
| **Key** | Musical key (C major, A minor, etc.) |
---
## 🔧 Built-in Tools
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| **🎚️ Audio Editor** | Cut, trim, fade, and apply effects |
| **🎤 Stem Extraction** | Separate vocals, drums, bass, other |
| **🎬 Video Generator** | Create music videos with stock footage |
| **🎨 Album Art** | Auto-generated gradient covers |
---
## 🐛 Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| **ACE-Step API not reachable** | Ensure `uv run acestep-api --port 8001` is running |
| **CUDA out of memory** | Close other GPU apps, reduce duration |
| **Songs show 0:00 duration** | Install FFmpeg: `sudo apt install ffmpeg` |
| **LAN access not working** | Check firewall allows ports 3000 and 3001 |
---
## 🤝 Contributing
**We need your help to make ACE-Step UI even better!**
This is a community-driven project and contributions are what make open source amazing. Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, improving documentation, or sharing ideas - every contribution counts!
### Ways to Contribute
- 🐛 **Report bugs** - Found an issue? Open a GitHub issue
- 💡 **Suggest features** - Have an idea? We'd love to hear it
- 🔧 **Submit PRs** - Code contributions are always welcome
- 📖 **Improve docs** - Help others get started
-**Star the repo** - Show your support!
### How to Contribute
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request
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---
## 🙏 Credits
- **[ACE-Step](https://github.com/ace-step/ACE-Step)** - The revolutionary open source AI music generation model
- **[AudioMass](https://github.com/pkalogiros/AudioMass)** - Web audio editor
- **[Demucs](https://github.com/facebookresearch/demucs)** - Audio source separation
- **[Pexels](https://www.pexels.com)** - Stock video backgrounds
---
## 📄 License
This project is open source under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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<strong>⭐ If ACE-Step UI helps you create amazing music, please star this repo! ⭐</strong>
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<em>Made with ❤️ for the open-source AI music community</em>
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<strong>Stop paying for Suno. Start creating with ACE-Step.</strong>
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