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BackTrackR

Live performance · iPad

Live backing tracks, multitrack control, built for iPad

Run your stem-based live show with Timeline, Loops A–L, a cue list, a full mixer, and a performance dashboard you arrange yourself — from rehearsal to encore.

Coming soon to the App Store iPad Requires iPad · iOS 17+
BackTrackR on iPad at a live performance

Who it's for

Built for musicians who perform live with stems

If you play live with separate audio tracks per instrument — not just a single stereo file — BackTrackR gives you the control you need on stage.

Worship teams Solo artists Cover bands Theatre & musical pits Session musicians

Features

Everything you need on stage

A performance console for your backing tracks — not a studio DAW, not a simple MP3 player.

Song Timeline

See every stem as waveforms. Zoom, follow the playhead, and scrub with confidence — so you always know where you are in the arrangement.

Loops A–L

Mark verse, solo or outro regions and arm them from the screen, MIDI or a foot pedal. Queue the next loop at the end, or land on the downbeat with bar timing.

Cue list

Build your running order for the gig. Clear NOW and NEXT indicators, auto-advance between songs, and a performance lock so nothing changes mid-show by accident.

Full mixer

Faders, mute, solo and pan for every stem — plus EQ, compression and reverb. Save your mix per song so it sounds right every time you play it.

Your dashboard

Arrange transport, cue cards, loop buttons, timers and song overview where you want them. Layout presets for all iPads.

Import your songs

Bring in songs from Files, Dropbox or OneDrive. Organise with playlists and search — your library stays on your iPad.

Full overview

Complete feature list

The highlights above cover the main story. Here’s the full set — without the technical deep dive. Details live in the user manual.

Live show

  • Cue list with NOW / NEXT
  • Auto-advance between songs
  • Performance lock for the gig
  • Background audio while multitasking
  • Landscape and portrait support

Timeline & loops

  • Multi-track Song Timeline
  • Zoom, Follow, Focus & Snap
  • Loops A–L (up to 12 regions)
  • At end / Now with bar timing
  • Stem offset — align tracks on iPad

Mixer & sound

  • Per-stem faders, mute, solo, pan
  • EQ, compression & reverb
  • Mix saved per song
  • Live pitch & tempo
  • Mixdown multitrack stems with pitch & tempo applied

Control

  • Custom performance dashboard
  • Loop buttons on your dashboard
  • MIDI — songs, transport, loops
  • Foot pedals (AirTurn, PageFlip & more)
  • Layout presets for all iPads

Library

  • Import from Files, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Setlists & search
  • Songs stored on your iPad
  • Full library backup & restore

Stage routing

  • External audio interface support
  • Click / cue / timecode stems
  • Separate outputs on a multichannel interface
  • Click to the drummer, backing to FOH

Click to the drummer, backing to the house

BackTrackR recognises special tracks like click, cue and timecode stems and can send them to separate outputs on a multichannel audio interface. Your drummer gets the click in their in-ears while the audience hears only the backing — no extra cables or workarounds needed.

How it works

From import to encore in three steps

Import songs

Add your multitrack song bundles from Files, Dropbox or OneDrive. Each song keeps all its separate stems together.

Shape the show

Build your cue list, set the mix, mark loops on the Timeline, and adjust pitch or tempo while you rehearse.

Perform

Lock the show, hit play, arm loops when you need them, and move through your set with clear NOW/NEXT cues.

FAQ

Common questions

Is BackTrackR available on iPhone?

No — BackTrackR is designed for iPad only. The interface is built for live performance on a larger screen in portrait or landscape.

What audio format do I need?

Songs are imported as multitrack bundles with separate WAV files per stem. If you already work with stem-based backing tracks, your existing files should work.

Do I need an audio interface?

Not necessarily — BackTrackR works with the iPad's built-in output. An audio interface is recommended if you want separate outputs for click tracks, in-ear monitors or a full live rig.

Where is my music stored?

On your iPad. Songs and settings stay on your device. Cloud sign-in is only used when you choose to import from your own Dropbox or OneDrive account.

What are Loops A–L?

Each song can have up to twelve loop regions, labelled A through L. You create them on the Timeline, then arm them from the screen, a dashboard widget, MIDI or a foot pedal — useful for repeating a verse, solo or outro on stage.

When will it be on the App Store?

BackTrackR is coming soon. This page will be updated with an App Store link as soon as it's available.

Coming soon to the App Store

BackTrackR is currently in development. Check back here for the download link.

App Store — coming soon