Tour Backing Track Programming
Tour Backing Track Programming turns your studio productions into reliable show assets with tight click tracks, musical cues, stem splits, and redundant playback files that translate on any stage and
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Tour Backing Track Programming turns your studio productions into reliable show assets with tight click tracks, musical cues, stem splits, and redundant playback files that translate on any stage and any desk.
Tour Backing Track Programming
Bring the record to the stage without the stress. I prep stems, design click and cue systems, and build show files that stay locked to tempo maps and transitions. Your MD and FOH get consistent routing and gain structure. Your band gets clear cues and solid timing you can trust night after night.
This service integrates with Custom Click Tracks for Live Shows, Live Backing Tracks, and Live Vocal FX Processing Setup. If you need a branded show open, pair with Live Intros and Show Intro / Outro Audio Production.
Show playback programming for reliable touring
We build a robust show file with tempo maps, markers, count ins, and cues. Stems are arranged into practical busses for FOH control and recorded for quick virtual soundcheck. The result is a repeatable rig that scales from clubs to festivals.
Who this is for
- Bands running synths, subs, pads, gang vocals, or extra guitars from playback.
- MDs and engineers who want consistent routing, levels, and show structure across dates.
- Artists with complex tempo maps, meter changes, or medleys that must lock every night.
- Tours moving between house desks and fly rigs that need simple patching and fast soundchecks.
What you get
- Cleaned stems arranged into FOH friendly groups such as Drums Aux Perc Bass Guitars Keys FX BGVs.
- Click and cues with musical count ins, section calls, and visual bar markers where needed.
- Show file with markers, tempo map, and song notes. Medley and talk tracks optional.
- Redundancy ready mirrored renders for A and B playback with easy switchover.
- Patch and gain sheet with channel list, nominal levels, and bus descriptions for FOH.
- Virtual soundcheck prints for engineer prep and festival changeovers.
How the tour programming workflow runs
- 1. Asset intake gather stems and session files. If edits are required see Drum Editing, Guitar Editing, and Vocal Editing.
- 2. Session build set the global tempo map, bar markers, and song order with consistent track naming.
- 3. Click and cues program musical count ins, section calls, and safe stop points. Align with Custom Click Tracks for Live Shows.
- 4. Stem grouping route stems to practical FOH busses and normalise headroom for desk gain at unity.
- 5. Redundancy prepare A and B renders and session duplication for dual devices.
- 6. Delivery provide show file, renders, patch sheet, and quick guide. Optional rehearsal premixes for in ears.
Deliverables and formats
- 24 bit WAV stems at show sample rate.
- Click and cue prints on dedicated outputs.
- DAW session and consolidated renders for backup rigs.
- Channel list, patch plan, and notes for FOH and monitors.
Further reading
Tour Backing Track Programming FAQs
What do you need from us to start?
Send final stems or a clean session export, tempo information, any medley notes, and a rough set list. If DI tracks need work, I can help via Guitar DI Cleaning & Tightening or Re-Amping.
How are clicks and cues routed on stage?
Clicks and cues go to band ears only and never to FOH. Stems are split across separate outputs so the engineer can balance the mix. I supply a patch plan with clear channel labeling.
Do you support MIDI cues for lights or FX changes?
Yes. I can embed MIDI notes or program changes to trigger lighting snapshots, guitar scenes, or sampler hits. These cues are documented in the patch and show notes.
Can you build a redundant A and B playback setup?
Absolutely. I prepare mirrored renders and sessions for two playback devices with a simple failover plan. You also receive a quick test routine to verify both paths daily.
What if our songs have tempo or meter changes?
Tempo and meter changes are mapped into the session and reflected in click and cue phrasing. Count ins and section calls are aligned to the grid so transitions remain tight on stage.
Do you provide rehearsal or practice mixes?
Yes. I can supply premixed practice versions with click and cues for at home rehearsal and a no click variant for live room run throughs. This speeds up band prep before production rehearsals.
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