Dropping Samples and Loops in BandLab

BandLab offers an extensive loop library that you can freely use in your production. This guide shows you how to drop samples (called One-Shots) and loops into your tracks. Start building music right away.

Using BandLab Samples

1. Open the BandLab Sounds panel (bottom right).
2. Open the One-Shots tab (top center).
3. Browse by instrument, genre, character or key.
4. Click the play button on a sample icon to pre-listen.
5. Drag and drop the preferred sample into the timeline.
6. Repeat steps 3-6 as needed.

Using BandLab Loops

1. Open the BandLab Sounds panel (bottom right).
2. Open the Loops tab (top center).
3. Browse by instrument, genre, character, BPM (tempo) or key.
4. Click the play button on a loop icon to pre-listen.
5. Drag and drop the preferred loop into the timeline.
6. Repeat steps 3-6 as needed.

Sound Packs

Packs are selections of samples and loops that fit together in a specific genre or music style.

1. Open the BandLab Sounds panel (bottom right).
2. Open the Packs tab (top center).
3. Browse by character genre.
4. Click the play button on the pack icon to pre-listen. You will only hear samples and lops included in the pack.
5. Click the title of the preferred pack to see the samples and loops included.
6. Browse by type, instrument, genre, character, BPM (tempo) or key.
7. Click the play button on a sample or loop icon to pre-listen.
8. Drag and drop the preferred sample or loop into the timeline.
9. Repeat steps 6-9 as needed or use the left arrow (top) to go back to the Packs overview and select a different pack.

Samples vs. Loops

Unlike one-shots (samples), loops are designed to repeat (without clearly audible transition to the repeat).

Using Other Samples and Loops

You can also add external Loops and Samples not included in BandLab. Find these in loops and sample packs or other free and paid libraries (e.g., splice.com).

See our tutorial Importing Audio, MIDI, and Video in BandLab for how to add external samples and loops.

Tip: Combine loops with your own recordings for a more personal sound.

My Favorite Sounds

Save your favorite packs, samples, and loops for easy access later. This can be useful for education. For example, if you want your students to work with samples you have pre-selected.

1. Check the star icon with a preferred pack, loop, or sample.
2. Click My Sounds to open the Favorites tab and browse your saved sounds.

Next

Now that you know how to import samples and loops into your production, start editing your samples and loops to tailor your arrangement in BandLab.