Music Glossary: tracks

Pre-recorded parts used to augment live performance; typically routed to IEMs with click/cues. more

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backing tracks general concept production

Comparing tonal balance and loudness-normalized reference mixes to avoid being misled by level differences. more

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reference tracks level-matching mixing mastering

Separate audio stems (drums, bass, keys, BVs) for live mixing. Provides flexibility for FOH and failover if parts drop out. more

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stems backing tracks live tech