How many great song ideas have you set aside because things felt too complicated, or you hit a creative block? Motivation can fade fast when technical challenges and knowledge gaps get in the way. The good news? You don’t have to go at it alone.
Once you have a creative vision in mind, BandLab’s AI toolkit is your trusty co-pilot to bring it to life quickly and efficiently. Harness these tools to overcome creative hurdles and handle tedious tasks faster, so you can focus on the joy of making music!
Explore 10+ AI tools (including the best AI music generator) to turn your ideas into finished tracks, fast.
Skip ahead:
- Palette
- FX Preset Generator
- SongStarter
- AutoMix
- Splitter
- Extend
- Recompose
- Generate
- Voice Cleaner
- Voice Changer
- Audio-to-MIDI
Explore 10+ AI tools on BandLab
1. Palette
Free
Staring at a blank project? Palette helps you get your track started in no time. This AI loop-matching tool instantly stacks up to 5 complementary loops (synced to your desired key and BPM), so you can build out song ideas fast.
Choose from 10 genres, including pop, hip hop, R&B, lofi, house, and trap. Then, select your key, BPM, and instruments. Palette will pull matching loops from 250,000+ royalty-free samples in the Sounds library, and lay down a solid starting point in seconds. From there, you can fine-tune the volume of each instrument or track using a slider.
Quickly audition, swap, and layer loops across dedicated instrument lanes before sending your idea straight into Studio to build it into a full track!
2. FX Preset Generator
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
Struggling to nail the perfect sound for your vocals, guitar, or beats without deep technical knowledge? FX Preset Generator has you covered.
Just describe the effect you’re imagining in a short text prompt, and it’ll instantly build an FX chain to match. Each one taps into BandLab’s extensive suite of free and member-exclusive effects like Visual EQ and One Knob effects.
To try it, tap on +Fx under your track and select Generate with Prompt. Describe your sound in up to 120 characters and hit enter.
Tweak the generated chain if you like, or use it as-is and keep creating!
3. SongStarter
Free
Crush the dreaded writer’s block with SongStarter – the best AI music generator! Whether you need a quick melody to kick off a new song, or fresh compositions to get your ideas flowing, this tool lets you generate endless royalty-free music ideas in seconds.
Simply choose from 11 genres like hip hop, lofi, pop, or the newly added drift phonk, or key in a song lyric and tap on the dice button. SongStarter will then generate three unique music ideas to match your input! Play with different vibes by tapping on the day, night, and dusk icons, or roll the dice for a brand-new batch of ideas. Once you find one you love, you can save it for later or launch it directly in Studio.
4. AutoMix
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
If you’re aiming for a balanced, cohesive sound but aren’t sure how to mix music – or just don’t want to spend hours fine-tuning your levels – AutoMix has your back. Now available on web, iOS, and Android, this AI tool automatically adjusts your track’s volume and panning for you in a tap.
Just open Mix View (multi-track view) in Studio, make sure your project has at least two tracks, then tap on AutoMix. Choose from 10 genres including hip hop, lofi, R&B, pop, rock, electronic, house, and jazz.
With the latest AutoMix update, you can now give your mix more specific direction with an optional text prompt. Enter up to 500 characters, like “push vocals forward” or “more space and depth,” to guide the results before you hit ‘Mix Project’.
Use it to refine your demos, quickly test out song ideas, or take the hassle out of mixing – all without leaving Studio. It works with both audio and MIDI tracks, and you can use it on any project with at least two tracks.
5. Splitter
Basic features available for free, upgrade with BandLab Pro or Max
Looking to hone your music skills? Splitter is the tool for you! This AI-powered stem splitter separates your audio into 2 stems (vocals and other instruments) or 4 stems (vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments). Focus on certain sections of a track, loop them, or slow down the tempo to practice at your own pace.
If you’ve got membership, you’re in for some serious upgrades! Enjoy 7-stem separation with bonus guitar, piano, and strings splits, faster processing speeds even during peak demand, and the ability to convert stems into editable MIDI tracks for download.
Even better, you can access Splitter directly in Studio, so you don’t have to leave your project. Just tap on an audio or MIDI region to launch Splitter, and keep your creative flow uninterrupted.
6. Extend
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
Working on a section of a song but unsure where to take it next? Make quick progress with Extend. This tool analyzes what you’ve created, and generates 1, 2, 4, or 8 additional bars that seamlessly complement your MIDI section.
The result? A smooth continuation of your original input that keeps your sound flowing and coherent.
7. Recompose
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
About to give up after reworking the same melody for hours? Don’t start from scratch! Tap on Recompose to generate interesting variations that keep the feeling of your original input. It’s just like rephrasing a sentence – the vibe stays intact, with a fresh twist that helps keep your momentum going!
In seconds, you can explore new melodies, harmonies, and rhythms to take your track in a new direction – putting you back in the creative flow when you’re in a rut.
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8. Generate (formerly Layer)
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
Crafting basslines, chord progressions, or drum patterns doesn’t come easy to everyone. If you’re still developing your instrumental skills, give Generate a try!
Once you tap on Generate, pick Chords, Bass, or Drums and your virtual instrument of choice to complement your melody. Change your drums to synths, swap your chords to clarinets, and more. Preview the generated track before adding it to your project.
If it’s not what you’re looking for, just tap Regenerate to explore more arrangements.
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9. Voice Cleaner
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
Struck with a song idea on the go, and don’t have access to a recording studio? Capture your vocals on the spot, and instantly cut out background noise, balance EQ, and remove unwanted reverb Voice Cleaner. Use this AI tool to isolate your voice from ambient sounds, and get clear, mix-ready vocals in one tap. Or select the slider to choose from three functions – Noise Remover, DeReverb, and AutoEQ.
Choose ‘Noise Remover’ to cut out constant or dynamic background noise.
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Choose ‘AutoEQ’ to instantly equalize your vocals for perfect tonal balance, clarity, and warmth.
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Choose ‘DeReverb’ to remove reverb and smooth out unwanted echoes.
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10. Voice Changer
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
Need female vocals for your hook or a deeper tone for moodier vibes? Transform the tone, texture, or gender of your sound easily with Voice Changer’s unique AI voice styles. Explore 17 options (up from 5) like Ocean Muse, Solar Ember, Velvet Blossom, and more. Adjust pitch deeper or higher with the slider, and hear changes in real-time before you hit apply.
Listen to 5 of the original AI voice styles!
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11. Audio-to-MIDI
Available with BandLab Pro and Max
Convert your vocals and instrumentals into editable MIDI notes, and transform them into new sounds in just a tap with Audio-to-MIDI! This AI-powered tool also offers three modes for more control – Voice, Instrument, and Drums.
Not a pro with instruments? Just hum a tune, select ‘Voice’, and turn your melody into MIDI. Then, swap out the default MIDI instrument with over 436 Virtual Instruments to find the sound that matches what you’re going for.
Want to reimagine your acoustic riffs? Choose ‘Instrument’ to turn them into jazz guitar sounds – or try any style you like.
Need to tweak your drum tracks? Choose ‘Drums’ to convert your drum recordings into editable MIDI patterns – perfect for tweaking timing, adjusting velocity, or swapping out kits for a whole new vibe!
Making music just got a whole lot more exciting with innovative tools like our best AI music generator and more! Stay in your creative flow and explore your song ideas without getting sidetracked by technicalities or repetitive tasks.
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