JBL BandBox practice amps use Stem AI to remove any instrument from songs in real-time
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JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps
JBL is trying its hand at something new, with a pair of AI-powered practice amps. The BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio include an onboard Stem AI that purportedly lets you separate or remove vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth. So, say you're a young guitarist learning
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JBL's New Speakers Use AI to Silence Your Favorite Song's Worst Guitar Solo
Back in my day, EQing instruments out of songs was a real pain in the ass -- even if you got all your low and high filters just right, the results were far from perfect. Just ask every soul song I tried to sample in high school. But this is the age of AI, and JBL is trying to use new
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JBL's practice amp lets your whole band jam together using one speaker - and includes a handy AI feature
The Trio uses a replaceable battery that lasts 10 hours, and can be swapped out for another instantly You might already know that JBL doesn't just do wireless speakers and earbuds; they're also a big name in live audio. The brand is now trying its hand somewhere in between with a novel product
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JBL's new portable speakers have 'stem AI' for jamming -- they can remove any instrument or vocal from songs in realtime, no internet required
* JBL's two BandBox speakers are made for instruments and mics * AI stem separation so you can play along with your favorites * $249 / £199 for BandBox Solo; $599 / £549 for BandBox Trio JBL has introduced two new portable speakers and practice amps that solve a common musical problem: finding
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JBL's AI-Powered BandBox Speakers are Designed for Musicians
With AI taking over just about everything, it was only a matter of time before we saw it applied in more niche tech such as dedicated guitar amps and speakers. That in mind, JBL recently announced the launch of its new BandBox series, a line of smart practice amplifiers and portable speakers. The
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JBL launched the BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio, AI-powered practice amplifiers that use Stem AI technology to separate and isolate vocals and instruments from any song streamed over Bluetooth. The speakers work offline, letting musicians create custom backing tracks instantly. The $250 Solo targets individual players while the $600 Trio supports up to four instruments for bands.
JBL BandBox Brings Real-Time Stem Separation to Musicians
JBL has entered the practice amplifier market with two AI-powered speakers that address a fundamental challenge for musicians: practicing without a full band. The JBL BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio feature Stem AI technology that separates vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth, allowing players to isolate vocals and instruments or remove specific parts entirely
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. This real-time stem separation works without an internet connection, processing audio directly on the device rather than sending tracks to the cloud2
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The technology enables guitarists learning classic solos to mute the original guitar track and play along with the remaining band, or singers to remove vocals and perform over instrumental backing. Musicians can use the JBL One app to choose which element to isolate and adjust the degree of separation
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. JBL emphasizes these features are intended for non-commercial purposes only4
.Two Models Target Different Musicians
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The $250 BandBox Solo serves individual musicians with an 18-watt speaker, single guitar input or mic input, and up to six hours of battery life
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. This compact model includes digital effects accessible through the companion app, featuring vintage amp models, reverb, chorus, tremolo, and phaser effects4
. A looper function allows musicians to layer parts, though this feature arrives via software update in October1
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The $600 BandBox Trio targets bands and group rehearsals with 135 watts of power from a 6.5-inch woofer and dual 1-inch silk dome tweeters
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. This larger model supports up to four instrument inputs, including two TRS/XLR combo jacks, one high-impedance guitar input, and a 3.5mm auxiliary jack that accepts connections from electronic drum kits3
. The Trio includes onboard controls via a color LCD display and runs for up to 10 hours on a replaceable battery, allowing musicians to swap in a spare for extended sessions1
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Both portable speakers for musicians function as audio interfaces, enabling direct recording to digital audio workstations via USB-C connections
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. The Trio's four-channel mixer lets bands balance multiple instrument tracks simultaneously, while its drum machine provides rhythm backing when drummers aren't available3
. Additional tools include a built-in tuner, metronome, and pitch shifting capability to transpose songs into more comfortable keys3
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.The AI-powered practice amplifiers also serve practical performance needs. The Trio measures 13.54 x 10.43 x 8.98 inches and weighs 14.7 pounds, making it portable enough for street performances or small venue gigs
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. It can connect to PA systems via line level output, functioning as a monitor speaker for larger shows3
. Both models maintain standard Bluetooth speaker functionality for casual music playback when not being used for practice5
.JBL's entry combines its heritage in live audio and consumer speakers with on-device AI processing that lets musicians create custom backing tracks instantly
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. Pre-orders begin today from JBL's website, with shipments and retail availability starting March 11
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