Backing Track Download

A backing track is an audio recording on audiotape, CD or a digital recording medium or a MIDI recording of synthesized instruments, sometimes of purely rhythmic accompaniment, often of a rhythm section or other accompaniment parts that live musicians play along with or sing along to. Backing tracks enable singers and bands to add parts to their music which would be impractical or impossible to perform live,[1] such as string section or choir parts which were recorded in the studio. A backing track can be used by a one person band (e.g., a singer-guitarist) to add any amount of bass, drums and keyboards to their live shows without the cost of hiring extra musicians. A small pop group or rock band (e.g., a power trio) can use backing tracks to add a string section, horn section, drumming or backing vocals to their live shows.

Bands or solo musicians may use backing tracks to add extra instrumental or vocal tracks to a live performance, to enhance the sound (as in the employment of doubled backing vocals) or to replicate more closely the instrumentation heard on a recording (as in the use of additional recorded parts such as string sections which would be costly to reproduce live.) A singer or vocal group performing without a backup band may sing along to pre-recorded music. A music track without lead vocals may also be called a karaoke, minus-one track or playback. Music backing tracks are also available for instrumental practice and jamming by jazz musicians, to help beginning to intermediate performers play to a song's rhythm part or learn to improvise over chord progressions. Backing tracks are also known as jam tracks,[2] accompaniment tracks, karaoke tracks or performance tracks. If bought commercially, backing tracks often use session musicians to play the instruments and backing vocals, rather than using the original recording of a song, because the rights to use the original performance of the backing parts of a song by a well-known band would be very costly to purchase.

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In electronic music, some parts which have been programmed are too fast or complex to be played by a live musician. Backing tracks are also used when some or all members of a group are miming the playing of their instruments, lip-synching or using guide tracks.

Also, certain situations may dictate that a backing track must be used; some television programs require that reality TV singing contestants perform only the vocals live to simplify the process of mixing the performance, because it means that the sound engineers do not have to set up microphones for different backing bands.

Prior to the advent of computers, backing tracks were generally employed through the use of audio tape synced with the live performance. In the 1980s, Timbuk 3 was an early band which openly used backing tracks in live performances. The band openly displayed their "boom-box" as the third (3) member in the band. Singer-songwriter Pat MacDonald wrote, performed and pre-recorded all the tracks. T3 started out as a cheaper way to busk on the streets of Austin, Texas.

Digital sequencers afforded a new option for bands based on electronic music: a sequencer could be programmed with the MIDI control data to play back an entire song live, by generating the instrument sounds from synthesizers.[3] Sparks were one of the earliest bands to use computer backing trackings, touring with a desktop in 1994.[4] However, it was not until the advent of the inexpensive portable computer (and more specifically, the digital audio workstation) that musicians were given any real choice beyond the use of tape. In the 2000s, the methods used for backing tracks vary; smaller bands frequently use CDs, DAT playback, MiniDisc or even an MP3 player; larger acts more commonly use computers or standalone MIDI-and-audio[5] playback devices with onboard sound modules.

The use of backing tracks has drawn criticism from some music critics. Many fans dislike the use of tracks live, feeling that they detract from the integrity and honesty of a live performance. The amount of criticism tends to vary with the number of backing tracks used.[citation needed] The playback of additional audio such as rapid, complex synthesizer parts or string section parts while a band plays live tends to draw the least criticism; the heaviest is usually reserved for backup tracks that include all or most of the backup band's performance.[citation needed] Some musicians have spoken out against the use of backing tracks; notably, Elton John said in 2004 that "anyone who lip-syncs in public onstage when you pay 75 pounds to see them should be shot." (Specifically, he levied this criticism at Madonna, who does use backing tracks on tour, although accusations of lip synching were denied by her management, who argued it is not the same as miming. John later rescinded his claims of lip synching, although he continued to criticize her use of backing tracks.)

However, some musicians defend the use of tracks. For instance, Pet Shop Boys state that "There's no sneaky secrecy about it" and that their electronically based music would sound "sloppy" if played live, a view that has been echoed by other electronic groups.[6] Roger Waters has admitted to using a pre-recorded vocal track to augment his live vocals on certain songs; his band member Norbert Stachel has agreed that it would be better for Waters to use the track than to lose his voice.[7]

Sorry I know this is probably asked 1000 times over, but I want to be able to play over a backing track "JAM TRACK IN A MINOR" , for instance w/o getting stuck into sounding like I am just playing the scale with whole, 1/4 and eight notes

I know my major scale shapes very well, I know the 5 penta patterns very well too. I can play them very well with a metronome, and I *can* play with a backing track, but it just sounds like i'm playing structured notes in a scale.

Dare I say it, but I've neglected my Kemper for too long and now I can't remember what the set up is to play and MP3 or other source through it. I want to be able to plug my headphones in and play along to a backing track a night without disturbing anyone. I have hooked my MP3 into the Alternative input and the return input as I thought, but thats as much as I can remember. I recall I had to change something in the input, but the only one I can get a sound out of is by setting the input source to "Return Input Reamp", but then it takes on the characteristics of the profile i.e the gain, reverb etc.

thanks for the reply , Each song has about 8 stems drum track bass guitar vocals fx etc all mp3 .they all start together when i hit play .they are stored on my pc . the helix is just a guitar effects processor so as i play along i trigger different sounds chorus verse solo etc .As the song starts i would like to be able to mute certain tracks .For example if im playing one song i might want to play the bass part so i mute that track .or i might want to play the rhythm guitar so i mute that part leaving me free to jam along .I would like seperate volume control for each track . each stem is roughly 8 8 MB .

Hi Keyman thanks for the reply , The problem im having is I loaded about 10 tracks into setlist with audio file player associated with each track .This set up seemed to crash GP4 on start up also took about 10 mins loading before crashing . I dont need any effects or vsts as helix handles that .Im guessing its back to trusty reaper .

Thanks Vindes ,Yes this is just practicing at home ,jamming with friends set up .I`ll give the predictive loading a shot . The set up you mentioned is how I had it set so Im on the right rack there . with reaper I have it set up in one project , each track is then a sub project .Click on a track it opens up the sub project you can make changes then save that reflects on to main project .its a good work flow . Anyway thanks for taking the time to help most appreciated .if the predictive loading works ill let you know . Cheers mate

Noob question about playing with backing track: I have computer connected via USB to play backing tracks + headphones connected to Pod Go via Phones input. All works great with this setup. Now I want to do the same but without headphones using my valve amp, so I connect it to Pod Go via Amp Out. The problem is I hear only guitar in Amp, backing track is not passing through Pod Go to my amp (I still hear it in headphones though). What am I missing, how can I pass sound that is coming from computer through Pod Go to my amp?

I have Amp Out setting configured as Main Out. Tried to disable cab/ir block in preset but nothing changed. Interestingly I tried to use MAIN OUT (left/mono) instead of AMP OUT to connect to my amp - and now I'm getting backing track in my amp, but no guitar sound, so it's the opposite problem...

Backing tracks can be linked to each of your chord charts allowing you to play a song in an instant. Just tap or tap and hold on the Audio Live Bar Button to link or toggle audio playback. Use the Playback Menu to perform more advanced functions. You can even configure audio playback to crossfade between two playing tracks in Settings Live Settings Live Bar Audio.

You can use iTunes technologies to transfer music and media to your device. That advantage to this is you get the full playback abilities of the built-in Music player and tracks are shared between apps. You can also playback tracks that are stored in the cloud. Learn more about linking to tracks your iTunes Music Library

If you don't prefer to use iTunes to manage your music, you can import backing tracks directly into your OnSong media library and manage them inside of the app. This is a great option if you don't have access to a laptop for synchronizing content.

You should always be on separate tracks for everything. Audacity will play everything at once unless you tell it not to (MUTE and SOLO on the left), and it will smash all the tracks into one single show when you export.

In general, you play the backing track directly into the new performance, play back the result and see how far off they are from each other. This is most handy with a click track. Apply the correction to Edit > Preferences > Devices > Latency > Latency. 006ab0faaa