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Using synth backing tracks etc at gigs?

  • 19-01-2009 2:04pm
    #1
    Denalihighway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    We want to try to recreate the synthy-type sounds on our record live - the obvious way to do this is hire a programmer/synth person and we will def consider this but I wanted to know what is involved hardware wise to do it by ripping music from the record and playing it live via backing tracks through a laptop or whatever?

    Would love to know how people have approached it and the pitfalls etc?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    novarock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭novarock


    Hi there,

    My Band use a lot of Synth/Sequences live. We basically mix down all the backing tracks into a WAV file, and put it on to a Roland SPD-S. The drummer controls the whole show. He has a metronome and a headphone amp also to boost the signal for the whole deal.

    We have previously gone down the laptop route - but then you are relying on a computer - midi controller - sound card set up. In my experience this can lead to a lot of trouble and all that extra kit is a load of hassle.

    I would definitely recommend using a sampler like the SPD-S though. It really gives the control over the sequences that is necessary to make it seem seamless..

    Kev


  • #3
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    The Akai MPC's also do a similar job to the Roland. :)

    I think if you program it right and take some time creating the backing tracks you can enhance your gig a lot. I saw a band play last year (can't remember the name) but they ran synth backing tracks with some extra guitars here and there. It was bloody awesome, very professional sounding. :)


  • #4
    Denalihighway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭Denalihighway


    thanks lads, I'll start investigating
    cheers


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