BandLab is a freemium 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.[3][4][5] 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.[1]
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Type of site | Cloud Digital audio workstation |
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| Available in | English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean (Android only), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish |
| Predecessor(s) | Composr (integrated 2016), Chew.tv (integrated 2019) |
| CEO | Kuok Meng Ru |
| Parent | BandLab Technologies |
| URL | www |
| Advertising | Yes |
| Users | Over 60,000,000[1] |
| Launched | November 2015 [2] |
| Current status | Active |
| Native client(s) on | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chromebook |
Features
editBandLab is an entry level music production app to make songs in various genres.[6]
- Free Audio & Vocal Preset effects, allowing users 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.[7] [8] [9]
- 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.[10]
- Free mastering of mixes with a choice of sound, like tape noise.
- Free hosting of music creations, similarly to Soundcloud.
- Royalty-free samples
- Music Distribution at royalty split plan of 80/20 for free accounts, and 100% on membership.
- More features available on BandLab Membership subscription.
History
editIn 2016, BandLab acquired the music company Composr and converted it into the BandLab platform, while also transferring staff to BandLab.[11] In 2022, Mix Online reported that the BandLab DAW had raised $65 million in funding to expand.[12]
The BandLab platform sponsored the NME awards 2022, which were titled “The BandLab NME Awards 2022”.[13] In 2023, Luh Tyler revealed to Rolling Stone that the song “Back Flippin’” was recorded and made in BandLab.[14] In January 2024 d4vd gave an interview to Rolling Stone, in which he revealed his early songs were made in BandLab. [15]
Supported file formats and interfaces
edit| Import | ||
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| 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, 128/192/320kbps mp3, and 16-bit wav files | BandLab on iOS and Android support m4a files | |
| Interfaces | ||
| USB, Lightning jack, Microphone jack, Line In jack |
Minimum system requirements
edit- Android 7.0 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
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References
edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "BandLab's Vocal Presets". BandLab. 2023-06-16. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Learn about Effects". Bandlab. 2023-06-16. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'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.
Further reading
edit- Wang, Catherine. "Billionaire Kuok Family-Backed Music App BandLab Taps Into AI For TikTok's Breakout Stars". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-21.