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AI in the amp: JBL BandBox brings intelligence to every jam

Music practice is getting a serious upgrade. With the launch of the JBL BandBox lineup, JBL is reshaping how musicians rehearse, jam, and create: no studio time, no cloud processing, and no complicated setup required.

Designed for beginners discovering their first riffs and seasoned players refining their signature sound, JBL BandBox introduces real-time AI vocal and instrument separation in a portable smart practice amp and speaker system. The lineup includes two models—the JBL BandBox Solo and the JBL BandBox Trio—each blending bold JBL sound with intelligent, musician-focused tools.

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AI That Listens—and Adapts

At the heart of BandBox is Stem AI, an on-device vocal and instrument separation technology that allows users to isolate or remove vocals, guitar, or drums from any Bluetooth-streamed track in real time. Unlike cloud-based solutions, the processing happens directly on the speaker, delivering immediate and seamless control.

Learning a guitar solo? Remove the original guitar track and take the lead.

Practicing harmonies? Lower the main vocal.

Improvising? Strip the song down to rhythm and build from there.

Instead of passively playing along, musicians step into the mix, customizing their practice environment on demand.

Solo: Compact Creativity

Compact but fully equipped, the JBL BandBox Solo is built for musicians who want simplicity without compromise. With a single guitar/microphone input, it’s ideal for singer-songwriters, guitarists, and home players. Stream your favorite track, activate Stem AI, and instantly transform it into a personalized backing mix.

Through the JBL ONE app, players can choose from vintage and modern amp models, access built-in effects such as phaser, chorus, and reverb, save presets or create fully customized tones, use the built-in looper for layered creativity, and tune or shift pitch to stay performance-ready.

The Solo delivers 18W RMS output through a full-range acoustic design and includes essential tools like a tuner, metronome, and looper. With USB-C output for direct recording into a DAW, a wired headphone connection for silent practice, an intuitive LED pixel display for easy navigation, and Bluetooth streaming for everyday listening, the Solo is positioned at $249.95 as an accessible yet serious tool for musicians ready to elevate their sound.

Trio: Built for the Band

For bands, duos, and collaborative setups, the JBL BandBox Trio expands the concept with performance-ready muscle. Delivering 135W of JBL sound through a 6.5-inch woofer and dual 1-inch tweeters, the Trio features four instrument inputs and a built-in four-channel mixer, allowing players to balance levels, shape tone, and apply effects directly from the unit.

Beyond real-time Stem AI separation, it includes guitar amp models and pedal effects, vocal reverb and delay, and essential tools like a tuner, metronome, and looper. A replaceable JBL Battery 400 provides up to 10 hours of playtime, while USB-C recording output enables direct capture into a DAW. An integrated LCD color display ensures intuitive control, and the unit can function as a monitor speaker in larger PA setups. Priced at $599.95, the Trio is designed for extended jam sessions, rehearsals, and small performances—without the need for bulky gear.

AI Without the Cloud

The independence from cloud processing marks a significant shift. Many AI-powered music tools rely on apps, uploads, or latency-prone connections. BandBox keeps the intelligence inside the speaker—fast, private, and always ready.

BandBox isn’t just smart—it’s powerful. Tuned specifically for instruments, vocals, and full music playback, it delivers crisp highs, articulate mids, and deep, resonant lows. Whether in a bedroom studio, garage rehearsal, park jam session, or small gig setting, BandBox projects immersive, performance-ready sound that feels bigger than its footprint.

For bands, duos, and collaborative setups, the JBL BandBox Trio takes the concept further, delivering the power and flexibility needed for live-ready performance.

With JBL BandBox, practice becomes performance, and every track becomes a customizable stage. Whether alone in your room or surrounded by bandmates, AI is no longer confined to the studio—it’s built directly into your amp.

Join the BandBox: Experience the power of JBL BandBox Solo and Trio for yourself and elevate your music journey. The JBL BandBox Solo is priced at P16,499, while the Bandbox Trio is available for P34,999. Both are available at leading JBL stores, authorized dealers, and online.

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