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'''BandLab''' is a free online Cloud [[Digital Audio Workstation]] (DAW) tool with [[social media]] functions, and distribution functions for [[Musical composition|creating music]] collaboratively, sharing it, and selling it. It can also be used non-collaboratively.<ref name=dealstreet1>{{cite web|url= https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/bandlab-technologies-202914/ |title=BandLab's Meng Ruo Kuok on building a business model around music|website=DealStreet Asia |date=2020-08-22 |access-date=2020-11-16}}</ref> <ref name=soundonsound1>{{cite web|url= https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/bandlab?amp |title=BandLab: Music Creation & Collaboration App For iOS|website=Sound on Sound |date=2016-01-01 |access-date=2024-03-03}}</ref> It works on many different [[operating system|platforms]] inside a [[web browser]] or with a standalone app, available for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. In January 2023, Bandlab had 60 million creators.<ref name=mbw1>{{cite web|url= https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-wants-50-million-creators-bandlab-already-has-60-million/ |title= SPOTIFY WANTS 50 MILLION CREATORS ON ITS PLATFORM BY 2030. BANDLAB ALREADY HAS 60 MILLION.|website=Music Business Worldwide |date=2023-01-30 |access-date=2023-12-13}}</ref>
'''BandLab''' is a free online Cloud [[Digital Audio Workstation]] (DAW) tool with [[social media]] functions, and distribution functions for [[Musical composition|creating music]] collaboratively, sharing it, and selling it. It can also be used non-collaboratively.<ref name=dealstreet1>{{cite web|url= https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/bandlab-technologies-202914/ |title=BandLab's Meng Ruo Kuok on building a business model around music|website=DealStreet Asia |date=2020-08-22 |access-date=2020-11-16}}</ref> <ref name=soundonsound1>{{cite web|url= https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/bandlab?amp |title=BandLab: Music Creation & Collaboration App For iOS|website=Sound on Sound |date=2016-01-01 |access-date=2024-03-03}}</ref> It works on many different [[operating system|platforms]] inside a [[web browser]] or with a standalone app, available for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. In January 2023, Bandlab had 60 million creators. On The Apple Store, BandLab has 325,000 reviews. <ref name=mbw1>{{cite web|url= https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-wants-50-million-creators-bandlab-already-has-60-million/ |title= SPOTIFY WANTS 50 MILLION CREATORS ON ITS PLATFORM BY 2030. BANDLAB ALREADY HAS 60 MILLION.|website=Music Business Worldwide |date=2023-01-30 |access-date=2023-12-13}}</ref>
<ref name=applestore1>{{cite web|url= https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bandlab-music-making-studio/id968585775 |title= Apple App Store Page|website=BandLab on the Apple App Store |date=2024-03-03 |access-date=2024-03-03}}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==

Revision as of 14:09, 3 March 2024

BandLab
Type of site
Cloud Digital audio workstation
Available inEnglish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean (Android only), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Predecessor(s)Composr (integrated 2016), Chew.tv (integrated 2019)
OwnerBandLab Technologies
CEOKuok Meng Ru
URLwww.bandlab.com
AdvertisingYes
CommercialYes, but free to use (Cloud SAAS)
RegistrationRequired to use
UsersOver 60,000,000[1]
LaunchedNovember 2015 [2]
Current statusOnline
Native client(s) onWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chromebook
Content license
Creator can choose

BandLab is a free online Cloud Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) tool 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] It works 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. On The Apple Store, BandLab has 325,000 reviews. [1] [5]

Features

BandLab is an entry level music production app to make songs in various genres. Bandlab has many features which have resulted in its popularity among creators. These include:[6]

  • Free Audio & Vocal Preset effects, allowing users to change the sounds of vocals & other audio track sounds, for example 70s Funk bass, or Juiceworld sounding-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 amp simulations, reverb effect presets etc. These free preset effects (sometimes called plugins on other DAWs) can be used by the community to make their own presets which are shared. On other DAWs presets tend to cost money and can rely on owning plugins that not all users of a DAW have. 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

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, 128/192/320kbps 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

  • Android 7.0 or above
  • iOS 14 or above
  • Browser version - a computer that can run the latest version of Chrome, Firefox or any Chromium-based browser
  • Internet: An internet connection is needed for syncing in BandLab.

History

The Bandlab platform sponsored the NME awards 2022, which were titled “The Bandlab NME awards 2022”. [11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "SPOTIFY WANTS 50 MILLION CREATORS ON ITS PLATFORM BY 2030. BANDLAB ALREADY HAS 60 MILLION". Music Business Worldwide. 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ "What You Need To Know About BandLab, The Singaporean Startup Behind That Rolling Stone Deal". Vulcan Post. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  3. ^ "BandLab's Meng Ruo Kuok on building a business model around music". DealStreet Asia. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  4. ^ "BandLab: Music Creation & Collaboration App For iOS". Sound on Sound. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  5. ^ "Apple App Store Page". BandLab on the Apple App Store. 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  6. ^ "BandLab 10.0 Launches with New Features, Major Revamps". Mix Magazine Online. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  7. ^ "BandLab's Vocal Presets". Bandlab. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  8. ^ "BandLab's Audio Presets: Benefits and how to get started". Bandlab. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  9. ^ "Best DAWs 2022: The best free digital audio workstations to start making music". MusicTech. 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  10. ^ "Learn about Effects". Bandlab. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  11. ^ {{cite web|url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/bandlab-nme-awards-2022-performers-tickets-brixton-halsey-sam-fender-griff-rina-sawayama-3101852 |title=The BandLab NME Awards 2022 return with Halsey, Sam Fender, Griff and Rina Sawayama|website= NME Magazine |date=2021-11-23 |access-date=2024-03-03
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