OK, so you've been using BIAB to create backing tracks for solo gigs. The question of how to deliver the trax arises occasionally. Here are a few old ways, plus a new one I just discovered (at the end)



1) some people use a laptop and deliver the tracks directly from BIAB or their DAW of preference.

Advantages of using BIAB or a DAW:
... BIAB is made to emulate live players by making changes on the fly.
... with BIAB or RB You have little/no extra processing to do to your files
... with BIAB or RB you can use jukebox in conjunction with a USB foot pedal for hands free operation
... with any DAW you can embed MIDI commands in the file to control gear (assuming your gear is MIDI controllable)
... you can set the song up to include lyrics, chords, sheet music etc... hands free

Disadvantages of using BIAB or a DAW
... requires a computer, and all the setup time associated with that. In venues like open mic where people move on and off the stage very quickly, a computer based deliver would be impractical



2) some people use a tablet, MP3 player or phone to deliver MP3s

Advantages of tablets and phones:
... they are highly portable
... you probably already have one
... there are all sorts of accessories available for mounting them to a mic stand etc
... with some tablet apps you can view chords, lyrics or sheet music
... would work well in venues where you had very little time to set up

Disadvantages:
... no hands free operation that I'm aware of
... depending on app used, probably can't use MIDI to control gear



3) I just discovered that you can use Looping pedals for this purpose too... and the Digitech JamMan Stereo has some useful features:

Advantages:

... if you play guitar, the JamMan fits nicely on your pedal board
... If you don't play guitar, it's small and easy to bring on stage
... it sets up as easily as any pedal
... it stores files in high quality WAV format
... it has stereo outputs in case you want to route L and R to different PA speakers
... the pedal has 4 buttons: PLAY, STOP, NEXT SONG, PREV SONG, which makes delivery totally hands free
... accepts an SD card to allow 16 hours of playback time (or 198 songs, whichever comes first)
... if you like looping pedals, it can also be used that way
... it allows direct recording of songs, or use of a library program that stores and rearranges songs on the unit
... If you prefer stomp boxes, this approach to delivering trax is most compatible with what you already do.


Disadvantages:

... no way to use MIDI to change patches or effects on MIDI compliant gear.
... no way to display sheet music or lyrics



DIGITECH JAM MAN STEREO

Last edited by Pat Marr; 12/15/18 02:13 PM.
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