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24 Apr 2008

BACKING TRACKS?

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Posted By : Emma Forman | Comments : 14

Anyone know about backing tracks and the things you need to play them on? Already have a PA but go no idea where to start when it comes to backing tracks

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# Posted by The Fabulous Eggs - 24/04/2008, 22:38 (GMT)

Yamaha make ace sequencers that run on a hard drive you can go st8 to PA with....Soundcontrol go in and just ask

# Posted by Anthem - 25/04/2008, 13:39 (GMT)

mini disc is the most reliable format for backing tracks

# Posted by Emma Forman - 25/04/2008, 21:17 (GMT)

I'll be in soundcontrol soon so will check that out and look into getting a minidisc player

thanks anthem and the fabulous eggs!

# Posted by Emma Forman - 26/04/2008, 21:56 (GMT)

in the meantime if anyone is selling any backing tracks give me a shout please

# Posted by The Fabulous Eggs - 26/04/2008, 23:42 (GMT)

HW Audio in Bolton have a Plethora (does that mean alot and good selecvtion??_ ) of backing tracks!

# Posted by Emma Forman - 27/04/2008, 00:10 (GMT)

cheers will look them up

# Posted by Without Reason - 28/04/2008, 09:41 (GMT)

Hi Emma
I have a couple of cd's of accoustic rock backing tracks somewhere that I bought off Ebay, but never used them. I've got them on my ipod in case I ever decide to do an impromtu solo slot at a do or something.
Gimme a shout if you want them and I'll see if I can dig them out?

cheers
Scott

# Posted by Emma Forman - 28/04/2008, 13:20 (GMT)

thanks, that sounds great, let me know how much you what for the cds

all the best,
Emma

# Posted by de greasy - 28/04/2008, 22:21 (GMT)

For years I've also played in a duo using backing tracks. As already suggested mini disc is the most user friendly format. You need to make sure the mini disc player has an autmatic pause facility, ie. it pauses at the end of each track. Without this facilty you need to be pretty quick with the remote, not easy with a guitar strapped on!

Buying backing tracks is OK but if you can record your own its far better. It is surprising what 'full' sound you can do with a digital recorder and an Alesis SR16 drum machine. You can layer guitar and keyboard parts and harmony vocals. It takes time and the big plus is you dont feel that you are 'cheating too much'. If this is too much and you are a solo performer I'd still suggest putting the odd harmony/backing vocal on any 'bought' backing track.

Talking of buying tracks - make sure they are in your key, or that you have the facility to change the key.

Good luck.

# Posted by Anthem - 29/04/2008, 03:20 (GMT)

total guitar do some awesome backing tracks

# Posted by Without Reason - 29/04/2008, 09:32 (GMT)

don't be daft, I don't want anything for the cd's.
Send me an email to cryhavocuk@hotmail.com and we'll sort getting the cd's to you.

cheers

Scott

# Posted by Emma Forman - 19/05/2008, 23:53 (GMT)

Ok, I've hit a hurdle here...I can't find anywhere that sells minidisk players anywhere in Glasgow or Dumfries. Anyone know anywhere online that sells them?

# Posted by Big Deal - 20/05/2008, 13:33 (GMT)

We have dispensed with Minidisk for MP3s played on a laptop emma. As long as you get a decent one possibly a dual core with a couple of gig of RAM it will be perfect for your needs.

As for backing tracks, I thought you played your own stuff? if so you are gonna want to make your own surely? easily achieved with a Laptop and a bit of software such as Cakewalk Sonar and its inbuilt softsynth

If your definately set on a minidisc player your best bet is ebay. you can pick up one in perfect condition for about £40 ish

# Posted by Emma Forman - 20/05/2008, 16:57 (GMT)

yip I mainly play my own stuff but been thinking about ways of earning a bit more cash hence the backing tracks idea.

I really do need to get a decent laptop so might have to go down that way in the end, thanks

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