Hi Jazzmammal and thanks for your helpful and in-depth reply,

Funnily enough I also often use MIDI files with Sampletank 3 instruments (but in Sonar) as a starting point for backing tracks. However, I couldn't find a convincing MIDI file this time so I just thought I would try something different and see just how close I could get in BIAB. I used guitar chords I found on the web from various sources, substituting ones that didn't sound right for others that did. The main difficulty was finding a BIAB style that worked - after auditioning quite a few I am currently using _SJAZZP1.STY (Smooth Jazz Poppy Rhythm) with tempo set to 105bpm. Not exactly the right feel but good enough and the Electric Piano chords sound very close. Thanks for the RB suggestion for adding the simple HiHat intro.

The SunFly Karaoke and Backing track minus guitar links are very useful thanks and I hadn't seen them before. Your efforts with the MIDI file are great by the way. I think the last time I looked on YT for relevant information I ended up watching hours of Donald Fagen interviews instead explaining how they made various Steely Dan tracks. Fascinating stuff and fills you with admiration for their talent.

I also want to see how well either a backing track or MIDI chord data works to help generate 4 part vocal harmonies with my TC Helicon Voicelive 3. I am curious to find out whether it would be authentic sounding enough to play this live as a one man band (I already do this with simpler songs).

Thanks again,
Rec

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