ACE Studio Creator Spotlight: Frank Pietrantoni
From Broadjam charts to heartfelt family tributes, with new voices powered by ACE Studio
A Life in Music
Frank is a self-taught composer and musician who has been part of the professional music scene for over 15 years, performing with local and touring bands across various genres. He’s also a proud member of ASCAP.
His style is hard to pin down, and that’s the point. He moves freely between pop, rock, jazz, country, and even film soundscapes. That versatility has opened the door to a wide range of projects, from politically charged lyrics to deeply personal tributes.
Some moments stand out more than others.
“Winning Broadjam’s Hot 100 in May of 2022 was a great feeling. Composing Mom’s Journey Home for my mom, and then using it for my daughter’s wedding, was deeply meaningful to me.”
Discovering ACE Studio
Like many independent composers, Frank often ran into a wall when it came to vocals. Hiring singers wasn’t always possible, and the lack of voices left songs unfinished. That changed after a casual scroll on YouTube.
“I learned about ACE Studio from the Doctor Mix channel. I was totally blown away! I immediately saw how this was going to be an important, if not critical, addition to my writing and composing toolkit.”
Sculpting Voices, Step by Step
Today, ACE Studio sits at the heart of Frank’s creative process. He uses it for both lead and background vocals, shaping full arrangements note by note. His workflow is deliberate and precise.
It begins with creating an instrumental track, which he imports into ACE. From there, he plays vocal melodies and harmonies on the keyboard, recording them as MIDI instrument tracks. Each line is then assigned one of ACE’s 80+ voices — or sometimes even a custom voice — before placeholder syllables are carefully replaced with real lyrics.
That’s when the real sculpting begins. Frank adjusts note durations, phrasing, vibrato, riffs, and a host of vocal parameters — breath, falsetto, tension, energy, even formant shaping. Once the performances are refined, he exports all tracks and brings them into Pro Tools for mixing and production.
“The ability to sculpt the voice throughout the song, to build dynamics, emotion, and tension, is incredible,” Frank says. “ACE gives me control over details that make the difference between a demo and a performance.”
Songs Brought to Life
With ACE Studio, ideas that once stayed in notebooks now become finished songs. Frank’s catalog has grown quickly, spanning pop, rock, and blues — each track powered by expressive ACE voices:
1. I’m Going There
Genre: Pop
Vocals: Elirah - ACE Studio AI Voice
A fresh release that captures Frank’s current momentum, showcasing ACE vocals in a bright, uplifting arrangement.
Listen on Broadjam
2. Take The High Road
Genre: Blues
Vocals: David - ACE Studio AI Voice
A blues track built on grit and storytelling, brought to life through David’s soulful tone.
Listen on Broadjam
3. Movin’ On
Genre: Blues
Vocals: David - ACE Studio AI Voice
A song about resilience and moving forward. David’s warm, grounded voice adds depth to its reflective lyrics.
Listen on Broadjam
4. Just Time For Me To Go
Genre: Pop/Rock
Vocals: Bianca Lien - ACE Studio AI Voice
A pop/rock anthem carried by Bianca Lien’s clarity and emotional intensity, supported with ACE harmonies.
Listen on Broadjam
5. Will Always Be With You
Genre: Pop
Vocals: Sid Nap - ACE Studio AI Voice
A heartfelt pop ballad where Sid Nap’s expressive delivery turns intimate lyrics into a soaring performance.
Listen on Broadjam
6. Best Friends
Genre: Pop
Vocals: Ora Lie - ACE Studio AI Voice
A nostalgic, tender song about lasting friendship, with Ora Lie’s voice adding warmth and closeness.
Listen on Broadjam
7. When I Believe
Genre: Pop/Rock
Vocals: Sid Nap - ACE Studio AI Voice
A rock-edged anthem about faith and determination, where Sid Nap’s power gives the song both grit and uplift.
Listen on Broadjam
8. Walk It Back
Genre: Pop
Vocals: Napbia - ACE Studio AI Voice
Catchy yet reflective, this track channels raw emotion through Napbia’s dynamic vocal texture.
Listen on Broadjam
“Most of these lyrics were inspired by the current political landscape. Others came from personal stories and experiences. Thanks to ACE, I’ve been able to finish songs that otherwise might never have been done.”
ACE Studio: A Creative Ally
For Frank, ACE isn’t just a shortcut; it’s a true creative partner.
“As improvements are made to the integration with Pro Tools, the workflow is improving. Being able to record MIDI parts and audition them within the context of the song is very helpful. And yes, I can now create vocals much quicker than before.”
Even though he’s experimented with custom voice modeling, he admits that he’d still prefer a great live vocalist for some projects. But for personal work and demos, ACE has been transformative.
“I’d prefer to have a live singer delivering a heartfelt, emotional performance. But for someone like me who can’t sing and doesn’t have the time or money to hire singers for all my projects, ACE is an absolute godsend.”
Looking Ahead
Frank continues to explore ACE for every lyrical piece he creates. Most recently, I’m Going There was released with vocals fully realized in ACE Studio. Custom voice modeling is also on his horizon, and he’s already tested it lightly with his own voice.
“I continue to use ACE for any lyrical piece I do. I just published I'm Going There last month.”
Reflections on the Journey
His advice to new users is simple: the more time you give ACE, the more it will give back.
“ACE Studio is a very powerful resource. Like any deep software, the more time you invest in learning and using it, the results will reflect your investment. It’s great right out of the box — and once you spend more time with it, you’ll be amazed at what it can bring to your music.”
Start Creating with ACE Studio
With ACE Studio, Frank has turned unfinished sketches into polished songs that connect deeply personal stories with broader reflections. It’s a tool that empowers every creator — from those aiming for the charts to those writing music for the people they love.
Like Frank, you can use ACE Studio to transform ideas into finished songs, complete with the vocals you’ve always imagined.
This ACE Studio Creator Spotlight is part of our ongoing series celebrating artists who redefine what’s possible with AI-powered creativity.
