BandLab Acquires Israeli AI Music Startup Aiode for Tens of Millions

On 15 July 2026, Singapore‑based BandLab Technologies—known for the BandLab social platform, the free Windows DAW Cakewalk, and the artist‑development site ReverbNation—revealed it had acquired Israeli AI‑powered music studio Aiode in a deal worth tens of millions of dollars.

Founded in Tel Aviv in 2022, Aiode specializes in AI models that compose music from fully licensed recordings of professional musicians and producers. Creators can launch a new project or import their own audio, then select from a catalog of virtual musicians and style presets. The interface lets users direct each performer, generate alternate takes, and fine‑tune individual parts while leaving the rest of the track untouched. Completed sessions may be exported as isolated stems or a full mix.

Aiode has secured roughly $7 million in funding from Israeli firms Horizon Capital and Atooro, alongside Regah Ventures and Mindset Music Ventures. Operating with 12 staff members, the startup brands itself as an ethical AI music studio that actively involves artists in model development. It claims that every audio clip used to train its proprietary models is fully licensed and traceable, and that musician‑specific models are built in partnership with the artists themselves under their creative guidance.

BandLab stated that the purchase injects a focused AI‑powered workflow into its suite, augmenting its current offerings for music creation, production, distribution, and monetization. The studio will continue to operate independently, and existing users and licensing arrangements will remain unaffected. Aiode’s co‑founders, CEO Idan Dobrecki and COO Blue Dobrecky, will retain their leadership positions.

Dobrecki said, "Aiode shares BandLab Technologies’ ethos of innovation and a commitment to giving music makers every chance to succeed. Since its founding in 2022, we’ve partnered with professional musicians to develop technology that honors their artistry and keeps them in control of how their musical identity is portrayed. Joining BandLab gives us the platform to extend that approach to a wider audience."

BandLab’s CEO, Blue Dobrecky, added that aligning with a company that balances accessible creation with professional production is uncommon. "BandLab Technologies’ extensive experience provides a stronger foundation for Aiode as music creation continues to evolve," she said.

The deal reflects a wider industry shift toward AI tools that rely on licensed audio. In 2026, multiple major labels have struck licensing deals with generative music platforms, and services like Songtradr and AudioSparx now accept AI‑generated tracks for sync placements. Aiode’s focus on fully licensed training data dovetails with the sector’s push for transparent copyright compliance.

BandLab’s product lineup now features: • BandLab, a browser‑based social music creation platform that incorporates AI‑assisted tools; • Cakewalk, a free Windows‑only DAW that evolved from the former SONAR product; • ReverbNation, a site that supports independent artists in building their careers; • Airbit, a platform that empowers musicians to monetize their work.

The company operates as a division of Caldecott Music Group and is headquartered in Singapore. The acquisition broadens BandLab’s reach into AI‑driven music production while preserving its dedication to professional‑grade tools.

Upcoming iterations of Aiode are slated to introduce audio‑recording features and expanded production tools, with specifics to be disclosed later. For now, the platform offers a catalog of virtual musicians spanning various instruments and styles, enabling creators to sculpt productions with fine‑grained control.

In summary, BandLab’s acquisition of Aiode marks a strategic expansion of its AI capabilities, while maintaining a model that safeguards musicians’ rights and creative involvement. The transaction is poised to reinforce BandLab’s standing in the expanding market for AI‑enhanced music creation tools.