I am not sure how to ask this question or if this is the right forum, but here goes:
I want to use BIAB as backing tracks while I play guitar and sing. On most of the songs, I want to start playing with BIAB at the same time. On some songs I would like to start playing my guitar first and then have the track come in later.
During practice at home, I just use the lead in feature of BIAB. But when playing live, I don't want the audience to hear the lead in.
Thanks for the information! I have used the visible metronome in the past and it worked well. But, I want to get away from having the computer next to me. The computer will be operated by a friend, and I will not be able to see the screen.
Can you think of a way to do this? I am a complete novice at using sound equipment, but I know that it can be done because I have been to several concerts where the band uses backing tracks and the audience never hears the cue in.
Thanks for the information! I have used the visible metronome in the past and it worked well. But, I want to get away from having the computer next to me. The computer will be operated by a friend, and I will not be able to see the screen.
Can you think of a way to do this? I am a complete novice at using sound equipment, but I know that it can be done because I have been to several concerts where the band uses backing tracks and the audience never hears the cue in.
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
Gravel
In ear monitors with a click track will do the trick.
This is more line with what I am looking for. I have listened to part of the video and so far it is telling me what I want, but it will take me a little while to process the information! My brain doesn't seem to learn as fast as it use to. Everyone says it is because I am getting old, but I refuse to accept that!
There is a perfect way to do what you want, especially since you don't want the computer next to you however it does involve getting another piece of equipment - a foot switch which send "space bar" to the computer. You also need to set up BIAB to start with one of the spacebar options shown on the first preferences page and select "pause until midi or key received"
This gives you complete flexibility to play whatever length of intro you want, at any tempo you want then bring in BIAB in strict tempo at just the right time. I do it this way for almost every song although I am using a keyboard. I love this method because it allows me to "throw away" the tempo for the intro, this can be very effective.
Foot switches are not expensive and can be easily programmed to sent "spacebar"
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