How To SET UP Your BACKING TRACK/CLICK RIG For Big And Small Gigs

[@synthhero1347]

Honestly who gives this a thumbs down, the man is trying to help you, not even asking for a pennie(or cent) in his case. His knowledge and how he explains things is top class, I would to work with you Rob anyday

[@tambian89]

Idiots…the answer is idiots, because this video is a GOLDMINE. Thank you as always Rob

[@xOWARx]

The Internet doesn't know how to act

[@jonjeffries3265]

Punk kids..

[@toddscotdrumcovers2341]

This is the best explanation I have ever seen on this topic.

[@johndeer4936]

for real!

[@cosmewilliams]

Definitely

[@JJ-bm2jj]

I Agree 💯

[@anxee]

Agreed 💯

[@RJWPG]

Fan-bloody-tastic! Simple, straightforward explanation - in terms even a drummer can understand!😂 Thanks Rob!

[@russellknipe5202]

Mate, you're a legend. Why other people can't make their explanations as easy as you have done, is beyond me. Thanks for this info and keep up the good work.

[@sssrbandtn]

I've watched a lot of these videos trying to figure out what setup I want to go with as my band starts implementing tracks and this is HANDS DOWN the BEST video! Thank you so much for walking through your gear!!

[@SuperZombie07]

This is cool, only thing I do differently is a mic stand and SM57 over my shoulder into the second XLR Jack in the mixer , so when someone turns around, I have ambient sounds and they can talk to me. I also just get kick drum in my mix from the board because I don’t like gated sounds of snare and Tom, I can get that in my over the shoulder mic. 👍

[@minhuang8848]

Also make sure you need additional confirmation on your app of choice so you don't accidentally hit it or some residual sweat sends a touch input on touch screens - don't want to cue another track right in the middle of your performance

[@Frankisoul]

Getting a tutorial from a humble guy is refreshing

[@downswingdegen]

This is the best set up I seen. Clean and simple. Can’t wait to use it.

[@twoheronsdrumcircle8389]

This is awesome! Makes the whole process of getting started with live click SO much easier

[@markprobin2995]

I went out bought the same mixer, got the same program for the ipad and this is all in a carry case and its just awesome, thanks so much.

[@chrislysiak9561]

Hey Rob. Thx for the video. Would it be easier in the wedges situation to send the track to the DI box first, and then back to your channel on the mixer, while sending the click straight to the mixer?

[@stevenmejia4982]

Was searching info on this topic for DAYS. Saw Rob pop up on my KZbin feed. Clicked on the video, liked it before I watched it, cause it’s Rob duh.finished the video. Thanks for the heads up Rob! You my dawg!

[@brianbenedetti3225]

Love this Rob. So helpful. I just followed your instructions to a T and it all works great. The only difference is I can't find SoundCue anymore, looks like they may be out of business? I used Stage Traxx instead which seems to be doing the job well. If you or anyone else has a better option for a playback app, please let me know. Thanks again!

[@ksantarem]

Thanks for this, brother. Best video I’ve found so far about how to set up a backing track rig.

[@falquezfalquez]

Great video, just what I needed. Any chance you explain how to send the tracks in stereo to FOH?

[@bryllexdrums]

if you have single/mono DI box you can plug your left(click) direct to your mixer, and your right(backing track) to your DI box. from DI box use guitar cable(thru) going to your mixer. and thats it!! you have control both of your left and right.

[@doughuntart]

Had to laugh…. I was very impressed with your presentation and wanted to tell you, then I glanced at a couple other comments and notice I wasn’t the only one! You are very easy to listen to.Thank you for you clarity and the information. Nicely done.

[@j.jerome4073]

You are a treasure!!! Seriously great tutorial without all the personality bullshit! Love your style and knowledge man!

[@cbusdrummer2011]

I am in the process of having in ears made. I have been looking for a simple explanation of how to set up a rig. Thank you thank you thank you for going through EXACTLY what to get and EXACTLY where to put it. This was very helpful. I've saved this video so I can reference it when my ears arrive. Thanks again, Dan Harper

[@ontheone9559]

Just watched this again, and it’s fantastic explanation of how to get there!

[@ThomasBottiglia]

Thx Rob, I really appreciate your help!

[@TWMTWM-eb1lw]

Rob, thanks so much. Great tutorial. I wish everyone would do clear and focused explanations on their channels. Keep it going!

[@christianovalle4039]

How would this work with a sampling pad? Will i still need a duel box

[@howiethedrummer]

Great tutorial! The only piece of advice I think was missing is to always to bring back up cables to just in case one craps out. 👍

[@MidlifeRenaissanceMan]

Spares of everything ! I have backing tracks on an old iPhone as well as the laptop.

[@VibrantFunk22]

True, I always buy atleast 2 of each to have spares handy

[@RexyFan]

Van Allen You laugh until your gear craps out just before you go on stage. And then you have to approach one of those guys you laughed at to ask if you can borrow a lead ... lol

[@stephenlennartz3466]

@@RexyFan Truth RexyFan! I have a buddy who plays in a duo professionally ... seriously it's all he does. He plays 6 days a week with an occasional 2 gigs a day. The iPad is at the heart of his system and yes he has a backup system -- another ipad PLUS a third system made up of CDs (yes he knows ... the CD thing is archaic). With all of the gigs he's played ... and he's been at it for 20+ years ... he did have to go to his backup twice. Not bad statistically. And honestly if one of my family members is getting married or I'm putting on a corporate event I want 'that guy or gal' who is professional enough and well prepared ... even when the main rig goes down. Thanks for your comment.

[@RexyFan]

Stephen Lennartz Agreed. I’d want them to be well prepared too. He sounds like someone I’d hire or recommend to others. 👍

[@underwhelmer47]

Hi Rob , I loved your video, great explaination, alot of my doubts were solved in this very video however there's one doubt that still remains - How is the spliter cable actually separating the click track and the backing track. Could you explain the routing please?

[@memphistennessee7266]

Stereo to two monos

[@jairocerritos3213]

Very helpful! I will try this method once I get my set up! Seems very streamlined and super easy!

[@emilyangell]

Thanks!! This was super helpful!

[@cameronpatrickscott]

Good stuff Rob, thanks, subbed.

[@fuzzylogickben]

Really simple explanation, not sure why you send the track via the mixer in the second option. The first option reduces the chance of accidentally sending the click to front of house.

[@alancarver2511]

Exactly. I don't want to be responsible for any fuck up during a show.

[@mickwade9499]

Great video. Concise, helpful, explained in a straightforward manner. Thank you, Mr. Brown. I do have one question since it wasn't something specifically covered: you're running your IEMs from the headphone out on your submixer, correct?

[@ianmclean5541]

I love this guy! Rob...you rock. You are an incredible wealth of information to the working man and hobbyist drummer. All your videos are a tremendous resource. Thanks man.

[@erinhatcher1225]

Do I need a di box if I’m running my presonus 16.0.2 mixer? Beginner at setting up backing tracks. Thank you

[@RamonChicharron]

Awesome, thanks for the information 👍🏽

[@oscarplascencia7149]

Thank you! This was supper helpful

[@tjnugent62]

I want to put together a way to play along with backing tracks. I just wanted to know exactly what I would need. I really appreciate your effort here. You are helping a lot of people. Merry Christmas!

[@guhtsband]

Fantastic explanation and video, thank you!

[@megachunk6680]

Question on the backing track, is the click track added to the mix or does the sound cue app add it?

[@grantmiller2040]

Thank you for this! Could not find any videos explaining this as good as you!

[@8evolutions]

Thank you! Much appreciated info for setting this up.

[@SingerOfTruth76]

Just recently found your channel while looking for cheap in-ears. You recommended the KZTs. Thy're awesome. Now I'm obsessed with IEMs and want customs. Debating between 64 or UE. Love your content!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

This video will be very helpful for many. 😊

[@thejackbutlersociety-footh3275]

I love coming back to this every time I need it. Thank you beatdown!!!

[@davidmulholland6054]

Hi do you need one of those small boxes to play backing tracks on a mixer via a comp? I thought you could just connect directly?

[@chrismcentyre1604]

Absolutely fabulous video. I’ve watched it at least two dozen time already. @6:30 you mention tracks being sent to you. Where can I get click tracks?

[@grarialdynamicsllc6082]

Man great video. Thanks for sharing and ol it’s of all putting in the extra effort for the musician that is currently working on this subject

[@XxDRUMMERKIDD22xX]

awesome video man! I'm the "kid" trying to show the big boys what i got right now and i was stressing about how to set up a click with a backing track but your video nailed it! super simple and affordable set up, thanks again!

[@monktimusprime]

Thanks Rob I appreciate it. Good information ! Can you give a sample to where to do as if your on stage and play?

[@BretSmith777]

Hi Rob, would you still use the wedge input (for your ear input), if it was a passive speaker and the input was powered? Might be too hot?

[@mohiuddinahmed9788]

hey so once you have the track feed going through FX send to the house and you turn up the FX send up so the track plays out there, which input do you plug in your in ear monitors to on the sub mixer? in phones or above the click input (white side of splitter cable) where it says L and then turn up that FX send knob?

[@lookmanostrings]

Great info!! I literally just bought that same mixer last week to set up for my drummer. But I don't use a DI box, I am going from tablet straight to the mixer L/R. Click is on the left, and drummer plugs into headphone, while I take the main out and send to FOH. I never want the FOH guy to get any click track LOL. I'm glad to see I'm on the right track. Thanks for this. Super helpful.

[@lookmanostrings]

@MR EW if you're not used to having a click I would first just have your practice sessions with a click, like a phone app. So you get used to it. A lot of drummers don't like a click because they can't ebb and flow up/down like old classic rock drummers. Click doesn't forgive lol

[@memphistennessee7266]

Can you do all of this same thing without a DI box? I assume you only send right Main Out (track) to FOH? You could also use left Main Out to send click to FOH if you wanted. (Also, note that that mixer has a "Control Room Out.") I saw some other comment about the DI box reducing mixer bleed. What is that? Is that why Rob uses DI box?

[@lookmanostrings]

@@memphistennessee7266 oh man this is like 3 or 4 configurations ago. I think I took right main out straight into a channel, 1/4 inch to 1/4 inch. Nowadays I have a digital mixer ( Behringer XR18) and I have a tablet, take 3.5mm headphone jack into split 1/4 inch left and right, into an ART DI box, and take the XLR Left and Right from the DI box and plug into the mixer. That way everyone that's connected to the mixer via IEM can hear the click and track.

[@dieselman7453]

Thank you from Ireland 🇮🇪 ur a good guy much appreciated

[@Ralkaneous]

Appreciate the video! Really gave me exactly the info I was looking for regarding setup and separating the click from the backing track!

[@jackmcallister1440]

Thanks for the help. My band is transitioning to click and tracks as we progress in the local scene. Much to learn!

[@matthewvoros9821]

This was awesome. I've been playing live gigs for over 10 years and am only now thinking about adding backing tracks. I knew nothing about the process and this video answered all my questions.

[@thomashoy5484]

With a little more investment, you can muktitracker and a 4/4 Audio interface like a behringer umc404, and run stereo backing tracks with the click on a separate channel. If you load tracks as stems onto the iPad, you will have mix control over each instrument in your track. Multitracker is pretty slick. This, though, is a fantastic explanation for running mono backing tracks. Using a usb interface to output your tracks w/ m/t gives you four channels usb out of you include both the usb out and the headphone out. And a Bluetooth footswitch will allow you hands free operation of tracks. There’s a few good ones with 2, 4, or 6 buttons

[@SockerConny80]

Just what i needed, my own stuff was getting outdated and i just wanted someone to tell me whats worth getting. Thank you so much! (ordered the Behringer 802 and the dPDB DI as you made your closing comments)

[@JTStix84]

Hey rob I watch your videos all the time.😊😊 I had a question for the first example which knobs on the mixer did you turn to Pan the Click and the track to the Left and Right???? I want to have a set up just like yours because you’re right it is very easy to set up for both examples. Thanks (JT Stix)

[@wayneallen378]

Great video,Rob! One question, why the DI box? Why not go directly to mixer?

[@jeffmitchell172]

Awesome video, thanks for actually showing me by hooking up the units. Makes it really easy to understand.

[@MichaelDionneDrummer]

I don't know why, but I just love going back to this video and see how you set this up! Makes me wanna get a similar system, even if I don't use a click or backing tracks live!

[@derekparker1071]

Hi Rob apple have revoked the licence for the sound cue system can you recommend a replacement system ?

[@wegogreycup]

Following…

[@witherbloommedia]

I've been trying to purchase the soundcue app but it's not available 😕

[@luapluap333]

can I use an audio interface as a sub mixer?

[@CumulusSkies]

Hi Rob. Would you please make a video on backing tracks for those of us who’ve never used them and are completely ignorant on the subject? That would be greatly appreciated.

[@davidthomas2542]

Thank you Rob. Great stuff man!

[@bryanmckenzie1089]

Thanks so much for all the info you provide! I bought my in ears that you gave a review on the KZ ZS10 Pro's. They are awesome! I play guitar but enjoy the drums as well. I am currently trying to connect a mixer and other equipment for recording at home, you info is a big help! Thanks.

[@GoSutto]

Thank you! This is the most clear and concise description of this type of setup I've been able to find!

[@mdrumt]

I've started playing nearly all songs in my band to click, important for us as we are a two piece and do live loops. I use my Android phone and a click app, Apple usb to aux, kz nz zs10 pros. I also have a duplicate of this setup in case I forget a particular bag or a cable dies. Man, it takes the guys work out of tempo, love it!

[@Flamadiddle2]

curious what click app you wold recommend?

[@frasierbeast]

Thanks, Rob! Great video... didn't think of the dual-channel DI!

[@kivy1984]

SoundCue isn’t available anymore. Any alternates?

[@JacktheDrummer1824]

Thank You Soo much for making this easy to understand.. You have opened my eyes and have given me courage to try this.. bless You!

[@jeffkazmusic]

that was great! straight, simple, looks doalble.... like this afternon 🙂

[@jeffgibbs8477]

Hey Rob - what is your resource for the backing tracks w/click?

[@joelonsdale]

If your Send is not PFL, adjusting the volume on your desk will adjust the level of the send, in other words when you turn up the backing track in your headphones, the becoming track will turn up through the PA too...

[@donnacompton4894]

I definitely agree. Excellent explanation!! What do you use for headphones?

[@neurotypicalgirlfriend5954]

Hey Rob, this is a great tutorial. Just about to do my first full band gig with clicks/tracks. I have a Soundcraft Notepad 124FX that I’ll be using for my drummer in a combo set up (some of us are on in ears and some are using wedges). Thanks for the clear and concise explanation... now off to buy the right cables. I’ll let you know how I get on 🙂

[@wayanoiddrummer2998]

Hi Rob, just find this video. Very insightful, love it! I just wondering, after five years, do you have any update/improvement regarding this set up? If so, love to see the video about it :) Greetings from Indonesia!

[@TomMulvey]

What is the name and brand of the DI Box used here?

[@andruskj1]

What app are you using now for tracks since Soundque is no longer available on the Canadian App Store?

[@norraun7943]

You are the best ... the best tutorial I have ever seen.... thanks

[@rmanning4]

Thank you for your video, super nice! What type of DI Box are you using and a link would be helpful to purchase the DI Box and cables. Thanks again.

[@WestonWrathSimmons]

Hey bro thanks for this video I used this method and it works great

[@69garyo]

Great demo and advice, thank you for sharing your knowledge.....just one thing, one the latter scenario with just the drummer having the click, due to having panned the audio all the way , will it be in one speaker FOH coming from the di box??? Thanks again .

[@drag0n3y3]

I would suggest using option 1 because you wont have to go through the mixer to get to FOH. I have a similar mixer and it adds "character" to the tracks which i don't like. At least with option 1, only the drummer will hear the added "color" that mixers give to the input.

[@maldios17]

Thanks so much for making this video! I have been playing for 30 plus years and I now find myself having to run backing tracks. This tutorial is a life saver.

[@EldredMerricks]

Bro I think you just helped me get rid of the buzzing noise that I get from connecting into the mixer from the Mac first and not the DI.. looks like I got that backwards - hopefully the buzzing will go away going into the DI box FIRST!!!

[@memphistennessee7266]

Thank you! I kept wondering why the DI box was necessary. Now I see that it is.

[@patrickr.452]

Thank you for posting this. I used this same basic setup for all of my 2019 gigs and it was sold as a rock.

[@theinterworks]

Simple and to the point. Exactly what I was looking for. Gotta ask, where'd you got that splitter?

[@michaelfraters831]

Rob is one the most awesome drumming resources on social media!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks, man 🙂

[@alfiecasares9727]

Yea man excellent tutorial. Good lighting and angle shots and explanation.

[@najibpestman81]

Does the click sound automatically comes from the left side splitter cable or from the song insert in the ‘sound que app’

[@rickyrocket12]

Question, should you always use a D.I. between the sound source and the mixer and if so why?

[@davidvanlaningham4030]

Really nice video! Made the process seem very simple and approachable.

[@terrellmalcolmdrums]

Thank you for explaining it in a very simple term man.

[@mathroots]

would have loved to see the end result, showing you behind the drums, controlling the sound, and to hear exactly what that sound is that you're talking about putting into the mix of the band.

[@AngelAsylum78]

This is awesome and simple… would you recommend plugging your inears direct to the phones out or would you put a headphone amp in line (like the behringer single set pack p1 or p2) ?

[@martycann1]

Thanks man! Is it possible to do this without a DI box? Marty

[@memphistennessee7266]

It looks possible by using left and right on mixer, instead of separate inputs. But somebody mentioned something about the DI box eliminating "mixer bleed." What is that about?

[@zacdrake]

Great stuff as always! Solid and very relevant for the modern drummer. Now, if we can just get the singer and lead guitarist on board with the "click track thing," maybe our shows will start being more consistent!

[@backbeatben]

Zac Drake plot twist, guitarist and singers cant perform to a click 😂

[@barfgameplay]

@@backbeatben My guitarist can't even play while tapping the rhythm with his foot x'D

[@thesillybilly]

So in doing this set up when you have your headphones on or in-ears in the backing track will only play through the right ear, and the click track plays through left ear? If so that would be hard to get use too. Or am I wrong??