Backing tracks have been a popular recording technique for musicians for decades, and their use has evolved considerably over the years, especially with the growing popularity of the Internet. A backing track is basically a recorded version of a song on a different digital audio device, such as a digital record, CD, or an online digital audio file such as a MP3 player. A backing track can also be a sample from a live recording, but often a backing track only contains the guitar loop and a few simple chords that are then processed using a digital sampler.
How I Make My Backing Tracks
There are two main types of backing tracks: simple and complex. In a simple backing track, all the sounds are generated using one sample, one instrument, or by a series of effects such as chorus and reverb, which are then combined in the order of the music. In contrast, in a complex backing track, the process of combining the various sounds is done by using several samples, multiple instruments, and/or effects such as distortion and chorus.
These tracks can be very useful in creating unique and original instrumental songs. If the musician uses a basic backing track to record the initial guitar riff, he or she will know exactly what the finished product should sound like. However, if the musician wants to record a complete song with many different sections and effects, he or she will need to use a complicated software program like Cubase.