Recording MIDI in BandLab

BandLab allows you to record MIDI using your computer keyboard or a MIDI controller. You can easily capture melodies, chords, and rhythms using software instruments.

Set Up a MIDI Track

1. Click + Add Track.
2. Select Instrument.
3. Choose an instrument sound (e.g. Piano, Synth, Drums).

Set Up the Metronome

Turn on the metronome for better timing. Choose a tempo and use count-in to get use to the tempo and start your recording perfectly in time.

Record MIDI

1. Click the red Record button.
2. Play notes using a MIDI controller or your QWERTY keyboard (using BandLab’s virtual keys).
3. Click Stop to finish.

MIDI FX

BandLab supports real-time MIDI FX.

Smart chords

Arpeggiator

After Recording

• Double-click the region to open the Piano Roll.
• Edit pitch, timing, length or velocity as needed.

Importing MIDI Files

You can also import a MIDI file, just like importing an audio file.

1. Click Import Audio/MIDI/Video files.
2. Select a .mid file or drag from your device — it will be added as a new instrument track.

Next

Now that you know how to record your own MIDI tracks, start learning how to edit your MIDI tracks.