Bandlab. How to record an electric guitar to your phone
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- 6 different methods to record electric guitar to your phone in Bandlab, with a demo of how each method sounds when recorded using the same guitar (a prs SE guitar).
Thank you man you are a lifesaver! I just happened to have a splitter cable and a 3.5mm cable laying around, and now I can record my guitar without buying any extra gear! let's go!
@saturnoxv
I'm glad you found my video helpful 😀👍
how’s the sound quality?
Thanks so much for making this video for us bandlab beginners.
@christianmatthew8650
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Dude I never told you thank you man, I used this vid way back, and it rules, thanks man, since I found you again I'm gonna hit that sub so you don't get lost in the mix again!
@Thrashpotato
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This just give me some ideas that I never thought of. Thanks
Joe Troutt
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You have saved me thanks Joe.
@johntwomey5339
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Very helpful and thank you for the knowledge.
@nursyazaaina7478
Thanks, I'm glad you found my video helpful 😀👍
Hey! Can you make a video on instruments you need to eq so that they won't clash with the vocals in bandlab?
Seth Quilla
Hi, thanks for the suggestion, I will do a tutorial specifically for eq very soon, so keep an eye on my channel 🤗
You might like to check out my mixer track setup tutorial too...
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@@IbandUK this was two years ago, did you get the chance to make the video based on this comment?
Helpful, thank you 🙏🏻
Mehraki Music
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OMG IT WORKED, THANK U, U SAVED MY LIFE
Raul Moreira
Hi, I'm glad you found my video helpful 😍👍
Ur amazing man thank u 😭🖤
Sadly Logan
Thanks 😍👍
Hi great stuff,can you add effects like distortion while you are recording or do you have to add it later. Many thanks.
MrSkippylen
Hi, thanks 😀👍
You can add the fx before recording, turn on monitoring (icon bottom left of screen) and hear the fx as you record.
You will need to use headphones (or an alternative using the phone's headphones socket) to switch on monitoring and, depending on your phone (and how you connect your guitar), there will be some latency (lag) to the monitor output.
Using my a22 android phone and the splitter cable method for my guitar, I find the latency is good enough to be barely noticeable.
Thank you for that,I will be giving that a try.👍👍👍
@@IbandUKapparently I was not paying attention, could you please explain what the splitter cable method is?
I recomend adding effects before to get a general idea of the sound your going for, then after recording tweak the sound to whatever you desire.
Thanks
@jaromakosz
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Great tutorial. Do you need to wear headphones during the recordings for any particular reasons? Thanks
Tony Roberts
Hi, thanks 😀👍
You don't need to wear the headphones during recording, unless you want to hear the other recorded tracks (or the metronome) while you record your guitar.
However, if you are using a splitter cable, the headphones usually have to be plugged into the splitter cable for the splitter cable to work properly (even if you don't actually wear them).
You missed one that I used to do. Guitar into an amp modeling pedal ( although your little amp can also work ) into the microphone input. The only bad thing is you're stuck with the sound going in, by stuck I mean if you use gain and reverb you can't remove it.
@louaguado995
Thanks for sharing, that's a good suggestion 😀👍
I didn’t include a guitar pedal simply because I don't have a guitar pedal (I always test everything I put in my videos)... Maybe I need to get a pedal 🤔
awesome great job
James Antoine
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@@IbandUK sure
A little zooming of the video might have been perfect 😊❤
Autumn Burns
Hi, thanks for your feedback 😍👍
Awesome Grandpa 💟 Subscribed on you👀
Adrian Perida
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Hi very clear and we'll
put together video. Can you help me at all I'm using the guitar rig (irig and splitter method) sometimes records the instrument sound other times just gets background noise and no instrument at all. Is this something I'm doing wrong or an issue with irig do you know? Driving me insane lol
@threalkrazyk
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The irig has a trrs connector (3 plastic rings) so should be connected directly to the 3.5mm headset socket. Splitter cables are designed for trs connectors (2 plastic rings).
For a splitter cable to work, a mic must be connected to the splitter before the splitter cable is connected to the 3.5mm headset socket. The headset socket only tests for a mic when the splitter cable is plugged in.
I don’t have headphone on my iPhone. I’m guessing I’d need an adapter for the lightening input. iPhone 13 Pro Max. So stupid lol. But what I’m absolutely MOST interested to know is this. After I’ve recorded my songs, can I then send them to a friend for them to listen to? And if so, is it just an sms or video message they’d receive, and do they need Band lab to listen? Thank you.
Thanks buddy ✌
Gaming with 'ACJ'
Hi, thanks for the feedback 😍👍
@@IbandUK hey , welcome sir , u have helped me alot of times , so thanks to u too 😊
What is the model of mobile phone are you using because mine doesn't work properly thanks.
@johntwomey5339
The phone in the video is a Samsung A22 5G
Dude... I'm recently having a bleeding issue. No matter what I do...the next track records the first and my guitar is barely audible over that. Like...not at all. I thought it was my phone being a jerk but I am having it happen on PC too. Any idea how to resolve this?
It could be your ports, try cleaning them out, buy compressed air and clean them throughly, if you can try changing most of the plugins you use, such as cables he was using in the videos. There can be many factors, try eliminating as much as you can and if nothing ends up working it may be time for a new guitar.
Lol Jesus! This guy is great but how many cables are we dealing with here!?
@Bunsfit
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I counted one or two, although I'm sure I could sneak in a few more cables if I tried 😀
Hi! Instead of an OTG Cable I've tried with an OTG Adapter... I can play and hear the guitar through the earphones but Bandlab is not recording what I am playing. Do you know what's the issue? I've bought and OTG Cable to see if it works. Thank you!
@vini_celeste
Hi, thanks for your email... I sent a response... I hope it helps 😀👍
i tried guitar - audiointerface - otg - android chain and bandlan don't see it. I hear the guitar but i can't add it into the bandlab.
@michaelistoma8356
Assuming your phone supports audio over OTG (not all phones do)...
Start a bandlab project, then plug your audio interface into the OTG cable and then plug the OTG cable into your phone. A popup message should appear in BandLab saying it detected a USB input.
Now add a guitar track and record.
Bandlab only uses one input, so the audio interface automatically replaces the phone microphone as the input. Bandlab does not show which audio input it is using so the audio interface will not show up in BandLab (unless it has midi, then it will appear as the midi input on the settings screen).
I want to put down one recording of guitar then with a different sound and tone play the first recording and record a second part over the top. My effects and tone are covered externally using my multi effects pedal which goes into my iRig interface and into my iPhone. So what I am struggling with is recording over the top of something. I set up another channel or track underneath the first recording but I can’t get it to play guitar 1 while recording guitar 2 over it. Either guitar 2 overwrites it completely or I have to try and record 2 afterwards then try drag it into place which is a nightmare. I hoped to just hit record and play the chord pattern first. Stop, back to the start, set up channel for second layer, then hit record to play the chords while I record a little melody over the top. It is so much easier to record over it when it’s playing as well if u get me.
I can do it easily enough on a laptop DAW I am just trying to learn the way things work on this version
Raser Apps
Hi, add a second guitar track and make sure you have the record screen for the second track (the empty track) open when you record the the second part. It sounds like you trying to record both parts on the first track but bandlab does not support audio overdubbing on the same track.
For some reason, when I record guitar with my headphones in, it doesnt pick up any of the guitars sound. This has led to me having to just guess the timing
@TheGuyFromHurley1117
Hi, check the jack plug on your headphones. If the jack plug is ttrs (has 3 plastic rings on the plug), the phone mic will be turned off if you connect it to a phone 3.5mm jack socket. The headphone jack should be trs (2 plastic rings on the plug).
@IbandUK just checked, it's a ttrs so that would be why
Would an IRig work?
Christopher Esposito
Hi, I don't have an iRig so technically I can't say it will definitely work but it is, more or less, pretty much a kind of splitter cable so it should work the same way.
@@IbandUK okay I guess I’ll have to conduct an experiment then, thanks so much for the response I watch your videos all the time 🤘🏻
@@christopheresposito463 did it work??
Is that a app u use,or just the built in record in ur phone,can u like solo over top what u have already played mate I'm new to this
Paul Young
Hi, it is an app called BandLab, which is a free app available on the Google play store and Apple store. You can record up to 16 tracks (one at a time), so yes you can record your guitar on one track then add a second track and record a guitar solo that will play at the same time as the first guitar track. You can also add virtual instruments tracks or tracks with audio samples, so you can things like drums and bass guitar to your recording too.
@@IbandUK thanks so much for ur reply buddy much appreciated I'll go download that been looking for something like that thank u mate,great video bye the way?? Very big help thanks buddy
I tried using an maudio air interface with bandlab on my phone and all my bass tracks are clicky and cut in and out. Tried both the bass setting and audio setting in band lab and my bass just sounds bad through both.
CrossContam
Hi, I'm assuming you are recording the bass through the maudio air, so first just make sure the red clipping light is not coming on (on the maudio air) while you are recording and listen to the input through headphones monitor to make sure the input sound is clean. Also, watch the master volume level meter in bandlab (on the main mixer settings screen) and make sure the volume line always stays green and the right end of the volume line doesn't go red.
Otherwise the problem maybe to do with the fact that the maudio air is designed for connecting to a computer rather than a phone or tablet. So possible issues include...
Not enough power supplied by the phone to run the maudio air properly
A problem with the otg or camera adapter cable
The default buffer size is too small
Some audio interfaces have been known to have problems with recording bass guitar
If you have access to a computer, try recording your bass guitar to the online (pc browser) version of BandLab. Projects saved on the online version are shared with the phone app version, so you would be able to open the saved online version on your phone and see if the bass tracks still have a problem.
I've used many effects but the signal is the same there is no difference in sound, for example chorus with reverb, the sound recording is not what I expected :(, what should I do :(,
Akbar Hartman
Hi, the fx are post recording so won't affect the actual recording. To here the fx live, turn on the headphones monitor. For guitar use the ST Chorus and the Spring Reverb (in that order) as the other chorus fx will be too weak to be noticeable.
Can I also add distortion fx to my guitar to record bandlab on mobile?
@cute1942
The bandlab app has some distortion fx that can be added to your recording, and with a bit of tinkering can be made to sound okay.
A distortion pedal would probably work okay too. Some amps have USB audio so you should be easily able to record amp fx like distortion over USB audio (if your phone supports USB audio). And amp or pedal distortion fx could be easily record through an audio interface.
I bought a splitter cable, and when I try to use it, my phone records through its built in mic. Is there any way to prevent this?
D Pierson
Hi, phones check for an external mic only when the cable jack is plugged in, so always connect in this order... Plug mic into splitter cable, plug headphones into splitter cable, then plug splitter cable into phone heatset socket.
Also, make sure the splitter cable is a headphones/mic splitter and not a audio left/right splitter. The splitter jack must be a trrs jack (three plastic rings, usually black, on the metal part of the jack). The headphones jack and the microphone jack must both be trs Jack's (two plastic rings). The microphone must be a condenser microphone that uses the low volt (3.5 to 5v) phantom power of the phone.
Ok, thanks!
Hey I tried the splitter cable technique but it doesn't work for me, it just picks up through my phone microphone and doesn't seem to register that the guitar is plugged in. I'm sorry if I've explained that wrong but if anybody can think of a solution please let me know.
@-lemon_poppity-199
Hi, first make sure the splitter cable is a mic/headphone splitter cable with a TRRS jack (the jack should have 3 plastic rings).
Then connect up in this exact order... connect the guitar lead to the guitar, connect the guitar lead to the splitter cable end with the microphone icon, connect the headphones to the end with the headphones icon. Then connect the splitter trrs jack to your phone. The splitter must be connected to the phone last or the guitar will not be detected (phone jack sockets only detect when the jack is plugged in, there is no constant active detection).
Standard guitar pickups should be detected, active pickups may not be detected and cables from guitar amps don't usually work either.
@@IbandUK ah I wasn't sure the order mattered, my bad! I'll try this tomorrow, thank you!
Can someone please explain to me in "dummy" terms how I can record a guitar track direct to my phone on Bandcamp without outside noise interference. He explained the type of jack's needed but I don't think I have what is needed. Any help is much appreciated
I have an Irig audio interface if that helps
@remnantsofasoundblast
You are going to need to buy some cables but first you need to know if your phone has a 3.5mm headset input. If it has, you can use a trrs splitter cable and a 1/4 inch jack to 3.5mm jack cable. Or just a irig2.
Otherwise you will need either an OTG cable (if your phone is an android phone that supports OTG) or a camera adapter (for Iphone). Then a USB to 1/4 jack guitar cable or an audio interface (like the zoom u22)
@Ezper-2099 it just came in the mail. Haven't used it yet, but tech support suggested it. Should do the trick. Thanks for the reply.
Thank you sir
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My Irig isn't being recognizing in Bandlab. Any tips to get it to work?
Val The Emo Kid
Hi, first check the irig is working, so add a guitar track in BandLab, then plug the irig into your phones 3.5mm headset socket. The headphone icon in BandLab (bottom left of the screen) should now have a white circle background to show it detected the irig.
Now, plug your headphones into the irig and play your song. You should hear your song through the headphones.
Next, plug a guitar cable into the irig, then plug the other end into your guitar. You should hear a buzz sound when the jack is going into the guitar jack socket.
Now play your guitar, you should be able to hear your guitar through the headphones.
The irig 2 has two jack sockets, so it is possible to accidentally plug the guitar cable into the wrong one.
@@IbandUK Ok I got it working but when I play, I get a buzzy, distorted feedback sound
@@valtheemokid4005
Hi, sounds like the Input volume is too loud, try turning the volume knob on your guitar down a bit.
What is the splitter cable called?
ThatSmartGuy
Its a 3.5mm trrs splitter cable (mic and headphones). My one is made by Ugreen and I bought it from Amazon.com
Dear sir, which method is best for best guitar sound record....?
Shahidul Huq Khokon
For best sound I would record guitar with an audio interface
@@IbandUK dear sir, would you like to tale me.. Which interface is best...? Budget = $100 to $150
Thank you for answer me
ok so if its work on phone do you think its working on pc ????
guillaume mingeon
Hi, yes it works with the online (pc) version of bandlab too. I can connect my guitar to my pc using an audio interface or a usb guitar cable and record directly into the online version of BandLab. You just need to select the source for the guitar track in bandlab, which is done by selecting the guitar track, then selecting the left tab at the bottom left of the screen, clicking on source and selecting your audio interface or usb guitar cable.
You will need to click on the monitor (headphone) icon to hear your guitar through your computer (and hear any fx you have added to the guitar track)
What splitter is that can you link it
@elliewilliams1137
My splitter is a Ugreen 3.5mm trrs headphones / mic splitter cable (bought on Amazon) but they don't appear to sell the exact same one anymore, so can't find a link.
@@IbandUK i think I found something similar at walmart
@@IbandUK so I tried it out and it's not really recording it cleanly? Is it supposed to record directly from what you're playing on the guitar or am I using my phone speaker to capture the sound
@elliewilliams1137
Plug a lead into your guitar and the other end into the mic input on the splitter cable, then plug headphones into the headphones input on splitter cable, then plug the splitter cable into the 3.5mm socket on your phone. It needs to be done in that order to work properly.
There are some cheaply made splitter cables on the market that do not work very well but as long as you have a good quality splitter cable, it should record cleanly.
@@IbandUK i figured out the issue. Bought a non trs splitter cable
Why, my record have so many noise.. guitar >fx>Audio interface.
@electrokill1907
First, connect guitar directly to audio interface and try recording, to see if the noise is from the fx.
Sorry . I have split cable . But i cant get it to record my guitar .. im new with guitars and its frustrading . I have amp .. i have phone .. i have guitar . Splitt cables . But i cant get it working man
@TFFSRAD
Connect the guitar to the splitter cable mic input, connect headphones (or a guitar amp aux input) to the splitter cable headphones input. Then connect the splitter cable to an OTG cable (Android) or camera adapter (IPhone). Then connect the OTG or camera adapter to your phone.
Connection must be in this exact order and the guitar must be connected directly to the splitter cable mic input (using a suitable cable), you can't connect the guitar amp to the splitter cable mic input.
@@IbandUK tnx for your time
@@IbandUK so i need otg cable with aux plug ? Im so sorry man i dont know this stufg
Cable splitter method not working :(
Caleb Enriquez
Hi, first, make sure it is a mic / headphones splitter cable and not a headphones / headphones splitter cable (one of the split sockets should be marked with a microphone icon).
Next, make sure you connect the guitar cable to the guitar first, then connect it to the splitter cable, then connect your headphones, and finally connect the splitter cable to your phone. It has to be done in this exact order to ensure your phone detects the guitar (mic input).
Next, use a stereo 3.5mm cable for your guitar cable and a stereo 1/4 inch jack adapter. The plugs have to be trs plugs to pass the signal to the correct input on your phone. The cable also has to connect directly to your guitar (no fx pedals etc) to be detected.
If it still does not work, check the splitter cable with a mic (camera style condenser mic) to make sure the splitter cable works with your phone.
@@IbandUK thx man this helped a ton!
I see you are not playing along with a track, else you would have latency that throws off your playing tempo. It's that why you slowed at the @6:11 take?
@twistedwired
HI, in this video I wanted to show clearly the sound quality of each method, so yes, I wasn't playing along to a track. I admit the slow at 6.11 was just the way I chose to play the guitar. My channel has a tutorial video of how I setup the correct latency offset and I always turn off the headphones monitor (as it just creates a horrible echo), so I genuinely don't have any latency issues in BandLab.
My amp has micro USB aux headphones and speaker out so all i need is my tablet and bandlab lol
@WithoutAvoice500
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The problem whit bandlab recording a guitar is when you use any of the guitar effect you get massive FEEDBACKS and if you can recording Whit the effects you loosing the ability is a artist to create you can add the effects after but never during recording no one is talking about this no videos about and the reasons is they can fix it so be ware before start using band lab on a phone or tablets also there server's are really over loaded this BS of only be able to used on line and using there servers is becoming a serious problem like in the middle of a recordings they stop freeze and when can back you job is other gone or parts missing so is free but all ways save every 20 or 30 minutes otherwise good luck onest better if they just sale it to you and let you be in control
Mt daniels
Personally I haven't had any feedback problems but I do use professional headphones and keep the recording volume quite low. Latency when trying to record guitar with fx added to the track is a big problem though.
I recommend saving a project every time you record a new track.
Great video - nice and clearly explained! However, I've been trying to find a method of getting guitar into BandLab on Android wirelessly, and that's not something you covered here.
I realise that Bluetooth is difficult to use in this context due to its innate latency, but some of the latest incarnations (eg APTX) have cut that latency down considerably. It's just trying to get my head around the actual gear to use that's stumping me! How, for example, can you pair the phone with a Bluetooth APTX device which would allow you to plug a guitar into it AND have that guitar transmitted on the Bluetooth mic channel back to the phone?
I can see that using an audio interface, as explained here, would then allow an alternative approach, ie the addition of a traditional guitar wireless radio system to replace the physical cable between the guitar and that interface, but that's a lot of gear...and I'm trying to keep the solution as simple as possible.
Any suggestions?
toddbulky
Thanks 😀👍
It's an interesting idea. There are quite a few Bluetooth audio transmitters on Amazon, so I might grab one and see I can hook it up to my phone.
@@IbandUK the ideal (which may be completely unattainable at this point in time) would be to have a smallish rechargeable bluetooth APTX widget you'd plug into the quarter inch jack on the guitar, which could then be paired with the phone via the usual Bluetooth method. The widget might also feature a headphone jack for monitoring. Cloud cuckoo land probably! 😁
Yeah you're trying to do too much with way too little man at a certain point you just got to buy equipment I mean Bluetooth and recording I don't I can't even process that even you know even doing it through the phone is a little bit ridiculous and it shouldn't sound very good but at a certain point someone just needs to get a laptop and spent $150 at Guitar Center and get you know a cheap Studio setup