Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Turbo vs. SFT Model Differences
When using a Turbo model, you only need 4-8 steps. However, if you use an SFT model, you need to set it between 30-50 steps, which will take significantly longer to complete.
Memory (VRAM) Saving Tips
Disabling the 'Language Model' and enabling 'Int8 Quantization' are the primary keys to success if you have a GPU with less than 16GB-20GB of VRAM.
Model Compilation Reminder
Enabling 'Compile Model' will make subsequent song generations faster, but the initial generation process will be very slow as PyTorch needs to perform the compilation first.
Prompts
EDM Song Prompt
Target:
Ace-Step 1.5 XL
Europ catchy EDM upbeat rhythmic
Step by Step
How to Run and Configure Ace-Step 1.5 XL
- Open the terminal or command prompt, paste the command line to run the interface, and press Enter.
- Wait for the loading process to complete. If this is your first time, it might take a few minutes.
- When the local URL (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:7860) appears, hold the 'Control' key and click the link to open the interface in your browser.
- In the interface, find the settings section and select 'English' from the 'UI Language' menu.
- Ensure the 'Checkpoint File' points to the 'checkpoints' folder containing the 'Excel Turbo' model.
- Set 'Device' to 'Auto' so the system detects your GPU automatically.
- Uncheck or disable the 'Language Model' option to save VRAM and speed up the song generation process.
- Toggle ON 'Offload to CPU' if the model doesn't fit entirely in your GPU's VRAM (especially if VRAM is under 20GB).
- Enable 'Int8 Quantization' to reduce memory usage without drastically affecting quality.
- Click the 'Initialize Service' button to start the service based on your selected settings.
EDM Song Generation Process
- Navigate to the 'DIT Diffusion' section. If you are using a Turbo model, set the 'Number of Steps' to between 4 and 8 steps only.
- Go to the 'Generation' tab. In the 'Prompt' box, enter your desired music style (e.g., genre, mood, tempo).
- In the 'Lyrics' box, enter your song lyrics. Use song structure tag formats like [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] for more organized results.
- Click on 'Optional Parameters' if you want to manually set the 'Beats Per Minute' (BPM), musical 'Key', or 'Time Signature'.
- Determine the 'Batch Size' (the number of song variations you want to generate at once).
- Click the generation button to start producing audio and wait for the results to appear at the bottom.
