BandLab provides a simple and effective set of tools for editing audio. Whether you’re trimming a vocal take or applying a fade, this guide will walk you through essential audio editing techniques.
Basic Editing in the Mix Editor
- Click a region to select it.
- Use drag handles to trim start or end.
- Use the scissors tool (right-click) or use the “s” key to split a clip.
Fade-in and Fade-out
Gradually increase or decrease the level of your audio.
- Click on a region, then drag the small handle at the top left/right corner to create a fade.
- Use fade-in for smoother entrances and fade-out to end cleanly.
Crossfade
Because there is no single-track crossfade feature in BandLab, do the following:
- Create two tracks with one region each.
- Make both regions overlap where you want to have the transition from one region to the other.
- Create a fade-out for the first region where you create a fade-in for the second region.
Gain Adjustment
- Double click on a region and adjust the volume slider in the editor panel.
- Use this to boost or reduce a region without using the track fader.
Normalize and Silence
These options are not built-in as single buttons, but you can achieve similar results:
- Normalize: Manually adjust gain until peaks are just below 0dB.
- Silence: Use the scissors to split and delete audio you want silent.
Zoom in and out
For precise edits, zoom in with the magnifying glass or trackpad gesture.
Next
Now that you know some basic audio editing techniques, start arranging regions to further fine-tune your arrangement in BandLab.