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Getting sound into BandLab: Direct input (DI)

Updated on October 21, 2026 by Amanda Ong Recording acoustic instruments or your vocals has been made much easier with the introduction of USB microphones, as mentioned in the previous instalment of this series. However, recording instruments such as electric guitar, bass or keyboards, can still seem a little daunting.

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