Bandlab: Aligning vocal tracks with Shift

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to fix latency issues by selecting a track and using the 'shift' tool to align the vocals with the beat.
Step-by-step
- Select the specific vocal track that needs alignment
- Click the three-dot menu button
- Select the Shift option
- Drag the track backwards to compensate for latency
- Play the track to verify it is aligned with the beat
Watch out for
- Bluetooth earpieces can cause audio latency that requires manual shifting
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