Collab has a TikTok-like endless scrolling feed of video
uploads which users can browse through, and select whichever they like. Users
can also like musicians on the app so that they can receive notifications on
when a new video is posted. Collab features three different videos split into
three tabs to make one collaborative piece. You can either create your own
arrangement or pick clips from other users to make a new arrangement.
All videos posted on Collab are public so anyone can pick
them and add it to their own mix. The original artist will get credited
whenever their video clips are used for a new collaborative video. Collab also
lets users share their videos to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other social
media platforms. Collab videos shared on other platforms feature the app’s
watermark.
Facebook launched Collab in beta in May this year for users
in the US and Canada. During its beta stage, Facebook made some improvements to
the app’s audio-syncing capabilities, and compatibility with different
headsets, TechCrunch reported. Facebook also added support for electronic
instruments on Collab. TechCrunch also highlighted indie pop artist morgxn who
uploaded his song Home on Collab that led to 43 million streams.
Collab is still limited to users in the US only. There’s no
word on when Facebook will expand it to other markets. It does look like a big
step ahead for an experimental app by Facebook as most of these shut down quite
frequently.