To export your vocals from BandLab, you have a few straightforward options, depending on whether you want a single vocal track, the full mixed song, or all individual tracks (stems). The most common method for an individual vocal track involves accessing its specific menu within the Studio.
Here’s how to export your BandLab vocals, covering various scenarios:
How to Export an Individual Vocal Track (Stem)
If you only need a specific vocal track (e.g., for further mixing in another DAW or sharing just the raw vocal performance), follow these steps:
- Open Your Project in the Studio: Log in to BandLab and navigate to the project containing the vocal track you wish to export. Click to open it in the Studio.
- Locate Your Vocal Track: On the left side of the Studio interface, you'll see all your project's tracks listed. Identify and select the individual vocal track you want to download.
- Access the Track Options: Click on the Triple-Dot Icon (often represented as
...) located directly on the selected vocal track. This icon typically appears when you hover over or select the track. - Export the Track: From the options that appear, click on "Export as WAV". BandLab will then process and download the isolated vocal track to your device as a high-quality WAV file. This ensures the best audio fidelity for your vocal stem.
Practical Tip: Exporting as WAV is ideal for maintaining professional audio quality, especially if you plan to use the vocal in another music production software.
How to Export Your Full Mix (Master Track)
If your goal is to download the complete song, including all instrumentals and effects, with your vocals mixed in, you'll need to export the full mixdown.
- Finalize Your Mix: Ensure all your vocal levels, effects, and overall mix are exactly how you want them in the BandLab Studio.
- Access Project Download Options: Look for a Download icon (often a downward arrow) or a Share/Export button usually located at the top right or within the main project menu.
- Choose Your Format: You'll typically be given options to export as:
- WAV: For uncompressed, high-quality audio (larger file size). Ideal for mastering or professional use.
- MP3: For compressed, smaller file sizes (suitable for sharing, streaming, or general listening). You might also be able to select the bitrate (e.g., 320kbps for higher quality).
- Initiate Download: Select your desired format and click to download the full mix. BandLab will process the entire project and provide you with the mixed audio file.
How to Export All Stems (Individual Tracks for All Instruments)
For advanced users or collaborations, exporting all individual tracks (stems), including your vocals, can be very useful. This allows other producers to remix your song or for you to continue working on it in a different DAW with full control over each element.
- Access Project Export Options: Similar to exporting the full mix, look for the Download or Export option for your overall project.
- Select "Export All Stems": Within the export menu, you should find an option like "Download Stems," "Export All Tracks," or "Export individual tracks."
- Choose Format (Typically WAV): Stems are almost always exported as uncompressed WAV files to preserve maximum audio quality for each track.
- Download as a Zip File: BandLab will usually bundle all individual WAV tracks into a single compressed (ZIP) folder, which you can then download and extract on your computer.
Export Options Summary
Here's a quick overview of the different export scenarios:
| Export Type | Purpose | Typical Format(s) | How to Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Vocal Track (Stem) | Isolate a single vocal performance | WAV | Triple-Dot Icon (...) on the specific track |
| Full Mix (Master Track) | Download the complete, mixed song | WAV, MP3 | Project-level Download/Share/Export button |
| All Stems (All Tracks) | Export all individual instrument/vocal tracks for remixing | WAV | Project-level Download/Share/Export (look for "Stems") |
By utilizing these options, you can effectively export your BandLab vocals in the format and context that best suits your needs, whether for sharing, further production, or archival purposes.
