Prompt examples for ACE-Step v1.5 (2B)
The ace step1.5 model responds best to structured, layered prompts. Below are template patterns you can adapt. Use them as a starting point and then refine by swapping one element at a time.
Template structure
Genre + mood + tempo + instruments + arrangement + production notes. This format keeps the model focused and helps you compare outputs.
Example prompts
- Cinematic ambient, 72 BPM, soft synth pads, distant piano, evolving drones, slow build, wide stereo mix, no vocals.
- Lo-fi hip hop, 88 BPM, vinyl texture, mellow Rhodes, laid-back drums, short intro, 16-bar loop, warm mix.
- Synthwave, 100 BPM, analog bass, arpeggiated leads, gated drums, bright chorus, retro mix, minimal distortion.
- Acoustic folk, 96 BPM, fingerpicked guitar, light percussion, intimate room sound, verse-chorus structure, no vocals.
- Trailer score, 120 BPM, low brass hits, pulsing strings, build to climax, dramatic risers, cinematic reverb.
Refinement tips
- Change only one parameter per iteration.
- Use negative prompts to remove unwanted artifacts.
- Keep a log of your strongest prompt variants.