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Offline MrJkeys

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Tracks: how the pro's do it
« on: September 08, 2010, 04:09:08 AM »
Hi brothers & sisters,

I would like to start creating tracks & drum/percussion loops (for live playing) but here where I stay, musicians don't do that. Can anyone give me sum advice on how to get started and which software to use please?

How do the pro's do it and use it at live concerts/recordings.


I currently have Fruity Loops 8.0
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2010, 03:18:38 PM »
Me personally I use Adobe Audition or Pro Tools 7.4 M powered.

basically what i do is i record my synth/brass sounds/pad sounds on separate tracks. once i have inside my laptop i can mix it the way i want and control it on the fly then i play live keyboard sounds with the track to make it sound full. I know there are other that other musicians use but this is what i do and i works for me.
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010, 03:48:12 AM »
Hey man, Thanx a mil for your reply!!!

What I have is a keyboard connected to pc via midi, so I want to record my own drum sequence tracks, synth, bass, etc..  I have Cakewalk Sonar 6.5 and I can get Cubase, Adobe Audition...which is more user friendly to use for my needs

So what I want to do is to have each instrument have it's own individual channel so that I can mute/unmute when I dont have the live musicians... what do I need to do this?

I think it's called 'Assigning parts'
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 08:06:31 AM »
ok so all you have to do is record your parts on separate tracks in your software program..If it were me i would probably do Track 1 Piano Track 2 Synth Track 3 Bass Track 4 Drums. all you need to do is find the program that will work best for you. You need to record each part separately/one at a time. and then you can edit your volume/pan controls.  When you open up your program ie:Adobe Audition you would need to go to preferences/options and make sure the midi keyboard shows up as the record source. if it does, then you can start recording, if you not you assign it.
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2010, 11:35:54 AM »
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2010, 11:40:53 AM »
I know what you mean, everybody doesn't have the oppurtunity to play with a whole band etc. so there are other ways to get the whole full band sound.
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2010, 02:16:01 AM »
Hey minofmusic, thanx alot 4 all your help!!!

I'll workk with what you've given me, will ask Qs again when I get to the assigning part...Thanx

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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2010, 12:05:53 PM »
Alot of the time, when I use accompaniment tracks with live playing, I do all the initial recording with Pro Tools. For example, for a band with keys, organ, bass & drums, I recorded a drum loop (to keep the drummer on beat), guitar, brass, synth, flute, etc, and sometimes vocals to help out the group/choir.

Then, I will export all the tracks into a Roland 1680, which is very easy to control during a live performance. You can quickly adjust volumes while playing, and you get a separate volume & mix for the drummer.

I would suggest using a 1680 for performance, and if not, then Pro Tools. I've seen 1680's on ebay/craigslist for under $200.

Just my 2 cents lol
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Re: Tracks: how the pro's do it
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2011, 04:08:35 PM »
saw this, I thought you all might like it

YellowChops - Creating Backing Tracks
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