PRODUCING YOUR OWN GUITAR BACKING TRACKS

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Ever wanted to create your own professional-sounding backing tracks for guitar playing, singing or recording?

In this practical guide, Guitar Weekends participant Iain Patfield shares his experience of producing a complete backing track for The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night, using affordable recording equipment and a combination of free and low-cost software.

In this PDF, you’ll discover:

  • How to get started with home recording using an audio interface and recording software.
  • Recording guitar, bass and vocals into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
  • Using MIDI files to add drums, piano and other instruments.
  • Building a complete song by recording and arranging individual sections.
  • Mixing your tracks using volume, EQ, compression and effects.
  • Useful software, resources and examples to help you get started.

The guide also includes screenshots, signal-flow diagrams and links to useful recording tools.

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