How to record yourself playing all instruments in a song

This is YOU?

You want to build a full arrangement by yourself.
Recording each instrument means opening a DAW. Figuring out how to set up tracks. Dealing with latency issues.
Watching 45-minute YouTube tutorials on routing.
By the time you have it set up, you've lost the creative moment.
Or you try voice memos but can't layer anything.

Pro Tip: TIP: SONGTAKE lets you record guitar, then add bass while watching yourself play on video—stack unlimited instruments on your phone without needing a DAW or computer.

Key Software Features

Video Overdubbing
Record yourself on guitar, then add bass while watching yourself play guitar. Build full arrangements solo without needing a band or DAW.
AI Stem Splitting
Separate your mixed recording into individual instrument tracks. Fix the bass without re-recording guitar, drums, and vocals.
Layer Parts
Stack unlimited instruments and vocal harmonies with video. Be your own choir, string section, and rhythm section all at once.
Multi-Track Video
See yourself playing all parts simultaneously in the final video. Create those cool split-screen "one person band" videos for social media in-app.
Cloud Backup
Every layer backs up automatically. Never lose your guitar track when adding the fifth vocal harmony and your phone crashes.
Export Stems
Export individual instrument tracks separately. Send stems to mixing engineers or collaborators without complex file management.
No DAW Required
Record, layer, and mix entirely on your phone. No computer, no audio interface, no expensive software—just SONGTAKE.
Offline Recording
Build full arrangements without WiFi. Record all parts on a flight or in your off-grid cabin, syncs when you're back online.
Stereo Layering
Each overdub records in stereo. Your acoustic guitar has width, vocals have depth, percussion has space—every layer is three-dimensional.
Phone to Pro
Build arrangements on your phone anywhere, then open on Mac with a 64-channel interface to add real drums or professional vocal chains.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play all the instruments without a DAW?

Record yourself on guitar first. Then record bass while watching yourself play guitar on video. Add drums while watching guitar and bass. Stack unlimited instruments on your phone—no DAW, no computer, no setup needed.

Can I see myself playing all parts at once?

Yes! SONGTAKE creates multi-track video showing all your layers simultaneously. Create those cool split-screen "one person band" videos for social media right in the app. No Final Cut or Premiere needed.

What if I mess up on one instrument—do I have to start over?

No! Export individual stems for each instrument you recorded. Re-record just the bass part without losing your perfect guitar, drums, and vocals. Or use AI stem splitting to separate instruments further.

How many instrument layers can I add?

Unlimited. Guitar, bass, drums, keys, three vocal harmonies, percussion, string parts—stack as many instruments as your song needs. Be your own full band, orchestra, or choir all on your phone.

Can I send the separate instrument tracks to a mixing engineer?

Yes! Export stems and send them to any mixing engineer. They get guitar on track 1, bass on track 2, vocals on track 3, etc. Professional studio workflow without needing to share complex session files.

What makes SONGTAKE different from voice memos?

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.

Can I use SONGTAKE with just one phone?

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

Can I use SONGTAKE for professional music recording?

Yes! SONGTAKE seamlessly transitions from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Start with iPhone for song ideas, then open the same project on Mac with a professional 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the bridge between inspiration and production.

How does multi-phone recording work?

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.

Ready to Get Started?

Download SONGTAKE and start recording professional-quality music today. No credit card required.

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Built by musicians who were sick of voice-memo graveyards.