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Importing a beat into BandLab Studio

Demo summary

The creator demonstrates how to open the Studio in the BandLab app and import a beat from the video library or file browser.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the BandLab app
  2. Click on the red plus button
  3. Select Open Studio
  4. Click on Import File
  5. Select Video Library or Browse File to locate your beat

Options

  • Click Import File directly from the main menu instead of Open Studio
  • Import audio from a screen recording via Video Library
  • Import audio directly via Browse File

Tips

  • Use the Video Library import option if you have screen recorded a beat from YouTube on an iPhone

All demos from “How To Record And Mix Vocals In Bandlab 2025

  1. 0:400:46Importing a beat into BandLab StudioCurrentThe creator demonstrates how to open the Studio in the BandLab app and import a beat from the video library or file browser.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  2. 2:320:27Aligning vocal tracks with ShiftThe creator demonstrates how to fix latency issues by selecting a track and using the 'shift' tool to align the vocals with the beat.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  3. 3:312:58Building a vocal mixing chainA step-by-step walkthrough of adding effects in BandLab including the Voice Notes preset, Noise Gate, Studio Reverb, DeEsser, and Graphic EQ to polish the sound.BandlabAI Audio Editor
  4. 7:290:24Final mixing and mastering in BandLabThe user demonstrates balancing track volumes and applying a mastering preset like 'Clarity' to the final project.BandlabAI Mastering
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  2. 3:430:46Writing lyrics and processing vocals in BandLabThe user shows the built-in lyrics editor and demonstrates applying a vocal effects chain including a guitar amp, equalizer, and delay for a distorted sound.busic
  3. 0:161:03Configuring Auto-Pitch and EQ in BandLabThe creator demonstrates the difference between 'Classic' and 'Natural' auto-tune settings in BandLab and shows how to apply EQ and compression to clean up the vocal signal flow.Sky Jordxn
  4. 2:330:39Adding Reverb and Delay to BandLab vocalsThe creator walks through adding a delay plugin, adjusting the filter, and dialing back the mix to roughly 20% to enhance the vocal track.Sky Jordxn
  5. 4:501:45Swapping Reverb types and adjusting Studio VerbThe creator demonstrates switching between Spring Verb and Studio Verb in BandLab, adjusting the size, tone, and mix to prevent the effect from overpowering the vocal.Sky Jordxn
  6. 6:440:41Widening vocals with Stereo effectsThe creator demonstrates how to use stereo widening tools in BandLab to thicken the vocal and adjust the frequency around 5K.Sky Jordxn
  7. 1:331:07EQ vocals in BandLabThe creator demonstrates using the Graphic EQ in BandLab to roll off low-end frequencies and make subtle boosts to thin out a muddy vocal track.Sky Jordxn
  8. 2:480:53Apply compression with BA28The creator shows how to use the BA28 compressor in BandLab, adjusting the gain and squeeze settings to enhance the vocal presence after EQ.Sky Jordxn
  9. 5:010:26Add depth with UniVerbThe creator demonstrates adding the UniVerb plugin to the vocal chain to provide depth without overpowering the lead vocal.Sky Jordxn
  10. 5:501:06Configure Filter Echo Plus delayThe creator walks through adjusting the mix, feedback, and timing settings on the Filter Echo Plus delay to prevent a cluttered sound.Sky Jordxn
  11. 7:330:26Create a telephone effect for ad-libsThe creator demonstrates using EQ on a separate track to create a telephone-style effect for vocal ad-libs in BandLab.Sky Jordxn
  12. 2:101:47Setting up a project and importing beats in BandLabThe creator demonstrates how to navigate the BandLab home screen, import a beat file, select vocal presets, and duplicate tracks to prepare for punching in vocals.MidwestDonnie.