JBL has unveiled its latest innovation in the music industry: two AI-powered practice amps designed to revolutionize the way musicians learn and improve their craft.
The BandBox Solo, priced at $250, is a compact practice amp designed for individual musicians. It boasts an onboard Stem AI technology that allows users to separate or remove vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth, giving them the flexibility to hone their skills with just one part of the song. For example, a young guitarist could use this feature to focus on their guitar work while learning "Stairway to Heaven" without Jimmy Page's iconic riffs getting in the way.
The BandBox Trio, priced at $600, is designed for bands and musicians who need more inputs. It supports up to four instrument inputs and comes with onboard controls that allow users to reduce their reliance on the JBL One app. The trio also features an LCD screen, which provides a clear visual representation of the music being played.
The JBL One app offers a range of features for both amps, including filters to match various modern and vintage amp models, effects like phaser, chorus, and reverb, as well as a pitch shifter and tuner. A built-in looper will allow users to layer sounds, but this feature is set to arrive via a software update in October.
Both amps boast impressive battery life: the BandBox Solo can last up to six hours, while the BandBox Trio can power for up to 10 hours with a replaceable battery, which could be purchased separately (though pricing has yet to be announced).
The JBL BandBox Solo and Trio are now available for pre-order on the company's website, with shipments and third-party retail availability scheduled for March 1.
The BandBox Solo, priced at $250, is a compact practice amp designed for individual musicians. It boasts an onboard Stem AI technology that allows users to separate or remove vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth, giving them the flexibility to hone their skills with just one part of the song. For example, a young guitarist could use this feature to focus on their guitar work while learning "Stairway to Heaven" without Jimmy Page's iconic riffs getting in the way.
The BandBox Trio, priced at $600, is designed for bands and musicians who need more inputs. It supports up to four instrument inputs and comes with onboard controls that allow users to reduce their reliance on the JBL One app. The trio also features an LCD screen, which provides a clear visual representation of the music being played.
The JBL One app offers a range of features for both amps, including filters to match various modern and vintage amp models, effects like phaser, chorus, and reverb, as well as a pitch shifter and tuner. A built-in looper will allow users to layer sounds, but this feature is set to arrive via a software update in October.
Both amps boast impressive battery life: the BandBox Solo can last up to six hours, while the BandBox Trio can power for up to 10 hours with a replaceable battery, which could be purchased separately (though pricing has yet to be announced).
The JBL BandBox Solo and Trio are now available for pre-order on the company's website, with shipments and third-party retail availability scheduled for March 1.