Music has always been a field for experimentation, but today artificial intelligence is marking a before and after in the way artists create, rehearse, and perform. What once required complex studios, specialized software, and hours of editing now fits into a single device. A clear example of this evolution is JBL BandBox, a new category of smart amplifiers that brings AI directly to the stage and to any place where there is a desire to make music.
Technology at the service of music
For this reason, Canadian singer Lindsay Ell was in Mexico to officially present this innovation, personally sharing how these devices have become a key tool in her creative process. Recognized for her guitar virtuosity and a career that has led her to top the Billboard charts with albums like The Project, Ell not only talked about the device but also demonstrated live how to use it.
BandBox is not just any amplifier. The project included practical workshops, improvisation sessions, and constant feedback from active artists. As noted by Diego Ocaranza of HARMAN, the goal is to democratize advanced tools and turn any space into a stage. It is no coincidence that JBL BandBox has already been present at events like Vive Latino 2026, one of the region's most important music meetings, nor that the brand continues to strengthen its presence on global platforms like SXSW.
Compatibility
The most interesting thing is that this feature works with songs played from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or TIDAL, thanks to its integrated AI processor. In short, what was once exclusive to professional studios is now immediate, portable, and intuitive. On the one hand, BandBox Solo, ideal for practicing at home or for nomadic musicians looking to compose, rehearse, or record without complications. On the other hand, BandBox Trio, designed for group rehearsals, showcases in bars, or performances in small spaces, offering greater versatility for playing together. According to Ell, the Solo model always travels with her, while the Trio has become indispensable for working with her band, even in improvised settings: "If we want to play in the middle of a field, we can do it." Both devices are compatible with electric guitar, bass, electric drums, and microphone, and integrate classic effects, amplifier models, looper, tuner, metronome, and real-time transposition. Additionally, through the JBL ONE app, users can customize settings and keep the equipment updated, consolidating BandBox as a living platform that evolves with its users.
Its creation
The development of this technology responds to a clear philosophy: created by musicians, for musicians. It is a new category that integrates artificial intelligence directly into the hardware, allowing for the separation of voices and instruments in real time, without the need for an internet connection, cloud processing, laptops, or additional software. This industry first makes it possible to remove vocals, guitar, or drums from any song with the press of a button, turning any track into a personalized backing track.
Her experience
During the event, Lindsay Ell made it clear why BandBox is already part of her daily life as an artist. Discovered at age 13 by Randy Bachman and with a career that includes collaborations and tours with names like Keith Urban or Shania Twain, Ell has built a career based on sound exploration. For her, every album is "a photograph of a moment in life," and tools like these allow her to delve even deeper into that process. "With the ability to remove specific tracks with just the press of a button, I can isolate parts of a song, improvise, or even substitute for a band member during a rehearsal," she explained. Without needing a power outlet, laptop, or internet, she can literally take it anywhere, from a hotel room to the backstage of a concert.
The line
It includes two models designed for different scenarios.
