If you’re starting out in music with just a great voice and a big song idea, turning that vision into a full track can feel challenging. You might have the lyrics and melody down, but it can take awhile to figure out the technical side of production.
Don’t ditch that great idea just because it seems complex! BandLab’s AI tools are the perfect sidekick to help you bring your vision to life quickly – and with much less hassle. Keep reading to learn how to make music with AI in 4 steps, or skip the guide and jump straight into smarter, faster music creation!
How to make music with AI on BandLab
Step 1 – Hum a tune and convert it into MIDI
Lay down your song idea by humming or singing the tune you have in mind. Once you’ve recorded your vocals in Studio, tap on the track and choose Audio-to-MIDI to turn your melody into an editable MIDI track in seconds. For instrumental or drum tracks, you can use the slider next to Audio-to-MIDI to choose ‘Instrument’ or ‘Drums’ and convert them into MIDI too.
From there, you can adjust each MIDI note and play around with over 436 Virtual Instruments to change up your sound. Pick from pianos, guitars, synths, or even funky drums to bring your melody to life just the way you imagined it.
Bonus tip – If you need some inspiration, try SongStarter! This AI music generator gives you endless unique, royalty-free compositions to use as a foundation for a new song. Choose from 11 different genres, including hip hop, lofi, trap, or the newly added drift phonk; or enter a lyric to customize your results.
Step 2 – Build out your instrumentals
Now that your idea is in MIDI format, you’re ready to take it further with AI Smart Tools! Want to add a few extra bars to your intro, a longer hook, or an extended chorus? Just select your MIDI track, and tap Extend to add 1-8 additional bars that transition seamlessly from your original input.
Once you’ve nailed the main melody, it’s time to add depth with instrumental layers. Not sure where to start or can’t play certain instruments? Just try Layer! It helps you create complementary basslines, chord progressions, or drum patterns for a fuller, richer sound.
Want to try different sounds? Just tap on each track and swap out the default instruments with 385+ options in our library. Explore everything from classical sounds to experimental textures, and find the perfect match.
Step 3 – Start singing!
Once your instrumental layers are set, go ahead and record your vocals in Studio!
If you don’t have a professional recording setup, don’t fret! Once your instrumental layers are set, go ahead and record your vocals in Studio!
If you don’t have a professional recording setup, don’t fret! Just select your vocal track and use Voice Cleaner to remove background noise in one tap. Or tap the slider and choose from three functions – Noise Remover, AutoEQ, and DeReverb. Pick one or more to cut out noise, balance your vocals, or eliminate reverb, all without breaking a sweat!
Step 4 – Finish with more vocal layers
Add some extra flavor to your track by layering multiple vocal takes. With Voice Changer, you can give each layer its own unique character by transforming the tone, texture, and gender of your voice, creating a rich and dynamic vocal stack.
Explore 15 unique AI voice styles (featuring the original 5 like Midnight Poet, Neon Empress, Rhythm Ranger, Rust Nomad, and Twilight Rebel), plus 10 all-new voices like Ocean Muse, Solar Ember, and Velvet Blossom. New upgrades also include a slider to adjust your pitch deeper or higher, and live previews to hear the changes in real time.
And that’s how to make music with AI tools and your voice on BandLab!
Now that you’ve mastered the basics, go ahead and explore all 6 AI tools to expand on your ideas and discover exciting new sounds you can create.
