Backing Tracks - Where can I find them...

Just getting into recording guitar on computer. I have Logic Pro 9.

What I want to do is simply find backing tracks for songs I like and play along.

For example, where can I find bass and drum tracks for lets say some Godsmack songs that I can use with in Logic?

I simply want to play along with whatever Im in the mood for and record....

I know this is a noob question, but I'm becoming really aggravated trying to find out HOW to do this and WHERE I can find the "backing tracks"....

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

iMac / Macbook / iPhone 3g / iPhone 3Gs, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Dec 1, 2009 4:34 PM

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Dec 1, 2009 7:23 PM in response to reifel tower

Typically, if one want this kind of stuff, one makes it oneself. Musicianship and all that, you know.

I've never tried or cared to buy "backing tracks" and, honestly, I'm not so sure that exists as a commercial product anyway.

That being said...

Melodyne just released a product that "breaks" apart the instruments in a mix onto different tracks for pitch manipulation, so that might be a solution for you. Never tried it, but it might help you. Check out their website.

Dec 3, 2009 5:57 AM in response to orbiter1

You have Logic. You need midi files you can edit, not karaoke mp3s. Sure, there are millions of free midi files on the web, but most of them are really bad and will require you to spend a lot of time editing. At least you'll get good at editing midi information. If you don't mind spending a few dollars to get excellent files try: http://www.hittrax.com.au/

I also recommend that you get Band-in-a-Box from PG Music. It writes cheesy midi files that you can import to Logic and make sound good. Great for jamming and practicing.

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