ACE Bridge 2 is a VST3 and AU instrument plugin designed to seamlessly connect your digital audio workstation with ACE Studio. It functions as a bridge, enabling audio routing from ACE Studio directly into a MIDI track within your DAW. Additionally, it supports scanning MIDI data back to ACE Studio, facilitating smooth bidirectional communication between the two environments.

The installation process differs slightly between platforms to ensure smooth integration. On Windows, ACE Bridge 2 is installed automatically with ACE Studio and can be reinstalled through the same installer if needed. For Mac users, the plugin installation is prompted during the initial launch of ACE Studio and can be managed through the preferences window. Once installed, the plugin appears in the VST3 instrument list on Windows or as an AU instrument in Logic Pro.

To use ACE Bridge 2, insert it on a MIDI track in your DAW and connect it to ACE Studio. The plugin offers three distinct modes for flexible operation, adapting to different workflows. It also synchronizes tempo and time signature information with ACE Studio each time playback starts, ensuring tight timing and cohesive project management across both platforms.