Originally Posted By: Pat Marr
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)


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

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


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Nope.
$10 IOS/Android Gig worthy backing track app allows use of bluetooth keyboard/pedal to send midi instructions to.

I use next/prev song, next/prev loop section, start/stop play, Loop on/off.
You can even hook in an expression pedal if you like for volume control. For me its not necessary.

So both things are easily doable.

Gigging with tracks is a lot more than just playing back tracks.
Library management (hundreds of tunes)
Creating Setlists - be prepared (10-20 songs per set)
Navigating songs as they play. Id sections (intro, head, outtro, Solos)
Looping sections of a song (eg more choruses for improv)
Slow down, speed up (if you like).
Change Key (if a singer shows up).
Eq sound for a particular song (sometimes one is just too boomy)

Mp3 files and a solid IOS app is my choice.
I use a tablet and have a mirror copy on my phone.
It just works.
Easy, reliable.

Still looking for a better/easier/faster approach.
Haven't found one on this forum... yet.

I don't gig full time. I do 50-100 gigs per year.
I value great sound, simplicity and reliability.
I can't see ever toting a computer or a dedicated track player or looper to a gig. Complications, points of failure.

My setup is 2 trips packin/out. Nothing weighs more than 32lbs.
I arrive at a gig and can start to play within 10 minutes, if necessary.

Everyone is different and deserves their own approach.
What works for me may not work for others.
I know there will come a better mousetrap than what I am using.
But it will be in the future not the past.

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