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How to make a drum-only backing track #512964 12/26/18 05:22 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 5 Texas, USA Dave Hein OP Newbie
OP Dave Hein Newbie Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 5 Texas, USA	I'd like to make a backing track that is just drums. No harmony needed. Just rhythm. I'm using BIAB 2018 on a Mac. I'm stumped on how to do this because everything seems to require starting with a "style" and the styles all have various comping tracks along with drums. I just want to specify the RealDrums Style I want and that's it. Is there any way to do this, or do we always have to choose an overall style? Is there a web site or video that shows how to make just a rhythm-only backing track? Dave Hein (electric bass enthusiast, BIAB 2019 (Mac), BIAB newbie)

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Dave Hein #512970 12/26/18 05:56 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,283 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,283 Melbourne, Australia	Welcome to the forums. One easy way is to just reduce the volume to zero on all other tracks in the mixer. You can also Mute the other tracks (but this setting is not saved with the song) - see screen capture. You could also clear all tracks and only select the Drums track. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 2018-12-27_14-54-09.jpg (106.54 KB, 84 downloads) BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Dave Hein #512987 12/26/18 09:23 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 547 Florida Samuel Davis Journeyman
Samuel Davis Journeyman Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 547 Florida	All of the above would work. You can also choose a blank style and then just add the drums to it. Samuel Davis Jr BIAB 2018 + Cubase + Ignite BMI www.sammycountry.com

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Samuel Davis #512998 12/26/18 11:32 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,250 WEST MIDLANDS, UK sixchannel Veteran
sixchannel Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,250 WEST MIDLANDS, UK	Originally Posted By: Samuel Davis All of the above would work. You can also choose a blank style and then just add the drums to it. Happy Christmas to all. Thats what we do on occasion. Works very well but remember that as there are NO musical clues,you need to be spot on with your playing. Cheers Ian Old Guys Rule.The older I get,the better I was! BB2023 ULTRA, 1013, Win 7 and 10 ALL TRACKS - https://app.box.com/s/501rnzrbadng1elvi45hbf7y08kl5oxp SOUNDCLOUD-tracks using BB- http://soundcloud.com/sixchannel Videos- https://youtube.com/user/Sixchannel1

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Dave Hein #513034 12/27/18 03:57 AM Beginners Forum
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Notes Norton Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,342 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.A.	Depending on your version of BiaB, you might also be able to solo the drum part, which will mute the other parts with one click. Insights and incites by Notes Bob "Notes" Norton Norton Music https://www.nortonmusic.com 100% MIDI Super-Styles recorded by live, pro, studio musicians for a live groove & Fake Disks for MIDI and/or RealTracks

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Samuel Davis #513064 12/27/18 06:04 AM Beginners Forum
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 260 D Danna Apprentice
Danna Apprentice D Joined: May 2008 Posts: 260	Originally Posted By: Samuel Davis You can also choose a blank style and then just add the drums to it. How do you choose a blank style ?

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Danna #513093 12/27/18 08:03 AM Beginners Forum
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 5 Texas, USA Dave Hein OP Newbie
OP Dave Hein Newbie Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 5 Texas, USA	Originally Posted By: Danna Originally Posted By: Samuel Davis You can also choose a blank style and then just add the drums to it. How do you choose a blank style ? You can filter on "BLANK" in the style picker. I found 4 blank styles: two 3/4, two 4/4; a swing and even feel for each time signature. I also found this thread: https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=398867#Post398867 which leads to this YT video showing how to build up a set of instruments starting from a blank style. I learned a few tricks from the video: https://youtu.be/kDxAsBWvGN0 Thanks for all the helpful responses. Dave Hein (electric bass enthusiast, BIAB 2019 (Mac), BIAB newbie)

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Danna #513113 12/27/18 08:54 AM Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,283 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,283 Melbourne, Australia	Originally Posted By: Danna Originally Posted By: Samuel Davis You can also choose a blank style and then just add the drums to it. How do you choose a blank style ? Steps: Tip: Replace the MIDI drums with RealDrums if required. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 2018-12-28_05-49-41.jpg (53.3 KB, 55 downloads) 2018-12-28_05-50-33.jpg (131.17 KB, 55 downloads) 2018-12-28_05-53-03.jpg (115.39 KB, 55 downloads) BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Danna #513121 12/27/18 09:48 AM Beginners Forum
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 547 Florida Samuel Davis Journeyman
Samuel Davis Journeyman Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 547 Florida	Originally Posted By: Danna Originally Posted By: Samuel Davis You can also choose a blank style and then just add the drums to it. How do you choose a blank style ? In the styl picker search for blank and there will be a few different blank styles to choose from. Samuel Davis Jr BIAB 2018 + Cubase + Ignite BMI www.sammycountry.com

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Dave Hein #513199 12/27/18 03:15 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 260 D Danna Apprentice
Danna Apprentice D Joined: May 2008 Posts: 260	VideoTrack ... thanks for those images, that's very helpful. Dave and Samuel, thank you for the reply's and info.

Re: How to make a drum-only backing track Danna #513214 12/27/18 04:52 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,283 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,283 Melbourne, Australia	Originally Posted By: Danna VideoTrack ... thanks for those images, that's very helpful. Dave and Samuel, thank you for the reply's and info. You're welcome Danna. I'm pleased that this was useful. BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

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