Software:BandLab
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 non-collaboratively.[1][2][3] It can operate on many different platforms inside a web browser or with a standalone app, available for iOS and Android. In January 2023, BandLab had 60 million creators.[4]
Features
BandLab is an entry level music production app to create songs in various genres.[5]
- 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 sound.[6][7][8]
- BandLab comes with a free vocal pitch correction, a free drum machine, a sampler, synths, guitar amplifier simulations, reverb effect presets, etc. BandLab presets use effects everyone can access for free.[9]
- Free mastering of mixes with a choice of sound, like tape noise.
- Free hosting of music creations, similarly to SoundCloud.
- 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.[10] In 2022, Mix Online reported that the BandLab DAW had raised $65 million in funding to expand.[11]
The BandLab platform sponsored the NME awards 2022, which were titled "The BandLab NME Awards 2022".[12] In 2023, Luh Tyler revealed to Rolling Stone that the song "Back Flippin'" was recorded and made in BandLab.[13] In January 2024 d4vd gave an interview to Rolling Stone, in which he revealed his early songs were made in BandLab.[14]
Supported file formats and interfaces
| Import | ||
|---|---|---|
| BandLab's Web Studio supports MIDI, mp3, mp4, wav, aac, m4a, and ogg files. | BandLab on iOS supports MIDI, mp3, m4a, and wav files. | BandLab on Android supports MIDI, 16/24-bit mp3, and 16-bit wav files. |
| Export | ||
| BandLab's Web Studio support MIDI, 128/192/320kbit/s mp3, and 16-bit wav files | BandLab on iOS and Android support m4a files | |
| Interfaces | ||
| USB, Lightning jack, Microphone jack, Line In jack |
Notable people
Many people have used BandLab, including rappers, musicians, and other artists. Notable people who used the platform include Luh Tyler,[15] Steve Lacy,[15] Wisp,[16] d4vd,[17] and Roddy Ricch.
Minimum system requirements
- Android 3.0 or above
- iOS 14 or above
- Browser version - a computer that can run the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or any Chromium-based browser.
- Internet: An internet connection is needed for syncing in BandLab.
See also
References
- ↑ "BANDLAB LAUNCHES MUSIC DISTRIBUTION AND MORE FOR MEMBERS". 2023-11-11. https://www.musicconnection.com/bandlab-launches-music-distribution-and-more-for-members/.
- ↑ "BandLab's Meng Ruo Kuok on building a business model around music". 2020-08-22. https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/bandlab-technologies-202914/.
- ↑ "BandLab: Music Creation & Collaboration App For iOS". 2016-01-01. https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/bandlab?amp.
- ↑ "SPOTIFY WANTS 50 MILLION CREATORS ON ITS PLATFORM BY 2030. BANDLAB ALREADY HAS 60 MILLION.". 2023-01-30. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-wants-50-million-creators-bandlab-already-has-60-million/.
- ↑ "BandLab 10.0 Launches with New Features, Major Revamps". 2021-07-15. https://www.mixonline.com/technology/news-products/bandlab-10-0-launches-with-new-features-major-revamps.
- ↑ "BandLab's Vocal Presets". 2023-06-16. https://blog.bandlab.com/bandlab-audio-vocal-presets/.
- ↑ "BandLab's Audio Presets: Benefits and how to get started". 2023-06-16. https://blog.bandlab.com/what-are-audio-presets/.
- ↑ "Best DAWs 2022: The best free digital audio workstations to start making music". 2022-04-12. https://musictech.com/guides/buyers-guide/best-freeware-daws-digital-audio-workstation/.
- ↑ "Learn about Effects". 2023-06-16. https://blog.bandlab.com/learn-about-effects-reverb/.
- ↑ "BandLab aims to be the market leader in music collaboration". 2016-08-08. https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/bandlab-aims-to-be-the-market-leader-in-music-collaboration-641170.
- ↑ "BandLab Raises $65 Million in Funding for Expansion". 2022-04-26. https://www.mixonline.com/news/bandlab-raises-65-million-in-funding-for-expansion.
- ↑ "The BandLab NME Awards 2022 return with Halsey, Sam Fender, Griff and Rina Sawayama". 2021-11-23. https://www.nme.com/news/music/bandlab-nme-awards-2022-performers-tickets-brixton-halsey-sam-fender-griff-rina-sawayama-3101852.
- ↑ "Meet Luh Tyler, the 17-Year-Old Phenom Taking Over the Rap World". Rolling Stone. 2023-08-25. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/luh-tyler-interview-1234812348/. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ↑ "'Fortnite', Laneway & Supporting SZA: The Incredible Rise of Teenage Sensation d4vd". Rolling Stone. 2024-01-22. https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/d4vd-laneway-2024-interview-55065/. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Aleah (2024-02-06). "These Artists Are Making Hit Songs on their Phones (and You Can Too)" (in en-US). https://bayeight.com/blog/these-artists-are-making-hit-songs-on-their-phones-and-you-can-too/.
- ↑ Peters, Daniel (2024-05-16). "A Press-Shy Music Mogul Tries to Talk About Himself" (in en-GB). https://www.ricemedia.co/press-shy-music-mogul-bandlab/.
- ↑ "The Incredible Rise of Teenage Sensation d4vd" (in en-AU). 2024-01-22. https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/d4vd-laneway-2024-interview-55065/.
Further reading
- Wang, Catherine. "Billionaire Kuok Family-Backed Music App BandLab Taps Into AI For TikTok's Breakout Stars" (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherinewang/2023/02/14/billionaire-kuok-family-backed-music-app-bandlab-taps-into-ai-for-tiktoks-breakout-stars/.
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