How to Record a Basement Jam

Use SONGTAKE to place a phone near each amp and the drums as a dedicated mic, tap once to start them all, and let them auto-sync by audio fingerprint into a clean multitrack take.

Close mic each source with its own phone instead of using one distant phone. Separate tracks keep the amps and drums clean and controllable.

Yes. AI stem splitting separates vocals, drums, bass, and other, so you can pull a guitar riff or bass groove out of a jam to build on.

Record offline. SONGTAKE captures the jam with no connection and syncs it to your iPad and Mac once you are back online.

Yes. It is free to download and turns the band's own phones into synced mics, so a basement jam needs no interface or extra gear.

SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.

Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones provide multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is sufficient to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.

Absolutely! SONGTAKE allows you to effortlessly move from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Begin capturing your song ideas on your iPhone, then open the same project on a Mac with a 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the perfect tool to transform your inspiration into a polished production.

Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.