Collection: Backing Track Players

Backing Track Players for Concerts and Rehearsals

A backing track player adds prerecorded audio to a live performance. It can be used for backing vocals, instrumental parts or other recorded sounds. Choose a device around your set, the connections in your sound system and the way you want to control playback on stage.

Stereo Playback or Separate Audio Tracks?

A stereo backing track combines all recorded parts into one mix. A player that supports separate audio tracks offers more routing options: assigning tracks to individual outputs lets the sound engineer adjust their levels independently at the mixing console. Track count and the number of physical audio outputs are different specifications, so consider both.

What to Consider When Choosing a Player

• Audio outputs and connections. Decide how many separate signals need to reach the mixing console and check compatibility with your system's connections.
• Click and headphones. If the performer needs a click, check whether it can be routed to a separate output or headphones.
• Storage and file formats. Consider the size of your set, supported audio formats and how files are transferred.
• Stage control. Depending on the model, playback may be controlled with physical buttons, a pedal, MIDI or a remote control app.
• Additional features. MIDI messages, synchronized video playback and audio recording are available only on models that support them.

Preparing for a Performance

Check the player's supported file formats before transferring your backing tracks. During rehearsal, test the playlist, output routing, click and chosen control method. Each product description lists its connections, storage, track capacity and other features.