Getting started in the Studio

The Studio is BandLab's online digital audio workstation, where you're able to create projects as long as 10 minutes, with up to 16 tracks. Here's how to get started in the Studio:

1. From your  Library, click on Studio to create a new project.
2. You will be prompted to the New Track screen, where you can choose from these seven options:
   i. Instruments - Use your keyboard or a MIDI controller to play our selection of virtual instruments
   ii. Drum Machine - Create beats and rhythms with our built-in drum machine
   iii. Voice/Audio - Record your voice or any other sounds
   iv. Guitar - Plug in a guitar to use BandLab as an amp
   v. Bass - Plug in a bass to use BandLab as an amp
   vi. Sampler - an instrument that allows you to create your own 16-pad sound kit by either recording your own sounds, importing your own samples, or selecting from BandLab's massive collection of sample packs
   vii. Import Audio/MIDI - Import audio or MIDI files from your computer
   viii. BandLab Sounds - Browse our Loop Pack library, sorting them by genres and instruments you're interested in
3. After creating the track, make sure to set your project's Metronome, Tempo, Key, Time Signature, and Name.
   
   
4. Before getting started with recording, make sure to test the input under the Source/Instrument/AutoPitch tab at the bottom left corner of the Studio. You will know that everything is set when the volume meter is moving.
5. Once everything is set, click on the Red Record Button (shortcut R) to start recording. Click the Red Record Button again to stop recording (shortcut Enter). 
6. After recording, save the project by clicking on the Save Button at the top right corner of the screen.