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Recording and editing vocals in BandLab

Demo summary

The user records several vocal takes over a beat, demonstrates how to cut unwanted parts of a clip, and uses the 'shift d' shortcut to duplicate tracks.

Step-by-step

  1. Record a vocal take over the beat
  2. Listen back to the recorded take to identify unwanted sections
  3. Click on the specific part of the audio clip you want to edit
  4. Drag the ends of the audio clip to trim or 'pull back' unwanted parts
  5. Record a new take over the existing section to replace it

Options

  • Record over existing parts of a clip
  • Shift the position of audio clips on the timeline

Tips

  • Record multiple takes to find the one that sounds 'hard' or fits the beat best
  • Be honest with yourself about the quality of a take and don't be afraid to switch it up if it feels 'ass'

Highlights

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All demos from “Trying BandLab For The First Time.. FL Studio VS BandLab

  1. 2:595:23Recording and editing vocals in BandLabCurrentThe user records several vocal takes over a beat, demonstrates how to cut unwanted parts of a clip, and uses the 'shift d' shortcut to duplicate tracks.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  2. 10:394:42Mixing and panning tracks in BandLabThe creator adjusts track volume levels, explores the EQ settings, and locates the panning controls on the left side of the UI to move audio between the left and right channels.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  3. 26:441:55Adjusting individual clip volume and layeringThe user demonstrates how to zoom into the timeline and adjust the gain of a specific audio clip to prepare for layering vocals.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  4. 43:022:22Chopping and saving a project in BandLabThe creator uses the chop tool to remove a bridge section from the song and saves the project within the BandLab web editor.BandlabAI Audio Editor
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