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The Best Backing Track Apps for Live Performance
- Ableton Live — most common software for running tracks.
- Digital Performer — Utilized by Playback Control (a company that designs a done-for-you playback system)
- Idoru — no laptop needed, not available yet.
- LiveTraker — a dedicated backing tracks software.
- What is needed to play backing tracks?
- What is the best backing track player?
- What's the best backing track app?
What is needed to play backing tracks?
What you will need. If you're going to run your backing track straight out of a computer / tablet / phone headphone socket, you'll need a cable with a stereo ⅛” / 3.5mm minijack on one end and 2 normal sized mono jacks on the other.
What is the best backing track player?
DAW of your choice: Ableton Live is a fantastic option for playing backing tracks (among many other things). Other software options include LiveTraker and Digital Performer to set up your tracks for the show. Reaper is also great for multi-track playback.
What's the best backing track app?
Best app for playing backing tracks for musicians on stage
- #1 SoundCloud (iOS & Android)
- #2 GarageBand (iOS)
- #3 iReal Pro (iOS)
- #4 Reason Compact (iOS)
- #5 Setlist Helper (iOS and Android)
- #6 Backing Track Studio (Android)
- #7 BackTrax Classic (iOS)
- #8 Musixmatch (Android)
