I tend to think the MIDI tracks sound less like karaoke.

The RTs sound so much like a pre-recorded backing track that they tend to shout "Karaoke" while the MIDI tracks sound more synth like - as a real small act would.

Also with MIDI you can pump up the snare (if necessary) or anything else for more of a live balance than a pre-recorded balance.

I've been gigging with tracks that I make myself since 1985 http://www.s-cats.com and I've tried MIDI, RTs, and even purchased Karaoke Tracks, and found MIDI to be the least karaoke sounding and the most customizable.

Of course, that depends on good sound modules and some skill on your part.

Here is how I do it:
http://www.nortonmusic.com/backing_tracks.html

That's my $.02 anyway

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