BandLab
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BandLab is a freemium (previously freeware) online
digital audio workstation (DAW) tool by BandLab Technologies with
social media functions, and distribution functions for creating music
collaboratively, sharing it, and selling it. It can also be used
inside a web browser or with a standalone app, available for iOS and
Contents
β’ Features
β’ History
β’ See also
β’ References
β’ Further reading
β’ External links
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Features
BandLab is an entry level music production app to create songs in
various genres.cite-ref-mixmag1-6-0[6]
β’ Free Audio & Vocal Preset effects, allowing members to change the
sounds of vocals & other audio track sounds, for example 70s Funk bass,
or robotic-sounding autotune vocals and other genre-specific sounds. The
presets load and edit the free effects that BandLab comes with,
configuring them to specific settings to achieve the chosen
a sampler, synths, guitar amplifier simulations, reverb effect presets,
etc. BandLab presets use effects everyone can access for free.cite-ref-bandlab3-10-0[10]
β’ Free mastering of mixes with a choice of sound, like tape noise.
β’ Free hosting of music creations, similarly to SoundCloud.
β’ Royalty-free samples
History
In 2016, BandLab acquired the music company Composr and converted it
into the BandLab platform, while also transferring staff to BandLab.cite-ref-musicradar1-11-0[11]
In 2022, Mix Online reported that the BandLab DAW had raised $65 million
in funding to expand.cite-ref-mixonline2-12-0[12]
The BandLab platform sponsored the NME awards 2022, which were titled
Rolling Stone that the song "Back Flippin'" was recorded and made in
which he revealed his early songs were made in BandLab.cite-ref-rollingstone1-15-0[15]
Supported file formats and interfaces
| Import | |
|---|---|
| BandLab's Web Studio supports MIDI, mp3β¦ | BandLab on iOS supports MIDI, mp3, m4a,β¦ |
| Export | |
| BandLab's Web Studio support MIDI, 128/⦠| BandLab on iOS and Android support m4a⦠|
| Interfaces | |
| USB , Lightning jack, Microphone jack ,β¦ | |
| Import | |
|---|---|
| BandLab's Web Studio supports MIDI, mp3β¦ | BandLab on Android supports MIDI, 16/24β¦ |
Artists who emerged on BandLab
Many people have used BandLab, including rappers, musicians, and other
artists.
β’ Luh Tyler: A 19-year-old rapper from Florida who made viral hits on
BandLab. He is now signed to Atlantic Records.cite-ref-0-16-0[16]
β’ Steve Lacy: A Grammy-winning artist who has written and produced songs
for major artists.cite-ref-0-16-1[16]
β’ D4vd: The Queens-born, Houston-raised artist spent much of his youth
obsessed with esports and online gaming, so much so that his first
passion eventually led to his blossoming music career.cite-ref-17[17]
β’ Roddy Richh: Roddy spent his early music career making music on
BandLab
Minimum system requirements
β’ Android 3.0 or above
β’ iOS 14 or above
β’ Browser version - a computer that can run the latest version of
browser.
β’ Internet: An internet connection is needed for syncing in BandLab.
See also
References
cite-note-mbw1-11. "SPOTIFY WANTS 50 MILLION CREATORS ON ITS PLATFORM BY 2030. BANDLAB ALREADY HAS 60 MILLION". Music Business Worldwide. 2023-01-30. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
cite-note-vulcan1-21. "What You Need To Know About BandLab, The Singaporean Startup Behind That Rolling Stone Deal". Vulcan Post. 2016-09-29. Archived from the original on 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
cite-note-musicconnection1-33. β "BANDLAB LAUNCHES MUSIC DISTRIBUTION AND MORE FOR MEMBERS". Music Connection. 2023-11-11. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-dealstreet1-44. β "BandLab's Meng Ruo Kuok on building a business model around music". DealStreet Asia. 2020-08-22. Archived from the original on 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
cite-note-soundonsound1-55. β "BandLab: Music Creation & Collaboration App For iOS". Sound on Sound. 2016-01-01. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-mixmag1-66. β "BandLab 10.0 Launches with New Features, Major Revamps". Mix Magazine Online. 2021-07-15. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-bandlab1-77. β "BandLab's Vocal Presets". BandLab. 2023-06-16. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
cite-note-bandlab2-88. β "BandLab's Audio Presets: Benefits and how to get started". Bandlab. 2023-06-16. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
cite-note-musictech1-99. β "Best DAWs 2022: The best free digital audio workstations to start making music". MusicTech. 2022-04-12. Archived from the original on 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-bandlab3-1010. β "Learn about Effects". Bandlab. 2023-06-16. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
cite-note-musicradar1-1111. β "BandLab aims to be the market leader in music collaboration". Music Radar. 2016-08-08. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-mixonline2-1212. β "BandLab Raises $65 Million in Funding for Expansion". Mix Magazine Online. 2022-04-26. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-nme1-1313. β "The BandLab NME Awards 2022 return with Halsey, Sam Fender, Griff and Rina Sawayama". NME Magazine. 2021-11-23. Archived from the original on 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-rollingstone2-1414. β "Meet Luh Tyler, the 17-Year-Old Phenom Taking Over the Rap World". Rolling Stone. 2023-08-25. Archived from the original on 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-rollingstone1-1515. β "'Fortnite', Laneway & Supporting SZA: The Incredible Rise of Teenage Sensation d4vd". Rolling Stone. 2024-01-22. Archived from the original on 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
cite-note-0-1616. β citerefaleah2024Aleah (2024-02-06). "These Artists Are Making Hit Songs on their Phones (and You Can Too)". Bay Eight Recording Studios Miami. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
cite-note-1717. β "The Incredible Rise of Teenage Sensation d4vd". Rolling Stone Australia. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
Further reading
β’ citerefwangWang, Catherine. "Billionaire Kuok Family-Backed Music App BandLab
Taps Into AI For TikTok's Breakout Stars". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
External links