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Software - Jam track

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Fri, 05/29/2015 - 13:16
msudvm97
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I would like to create a  'jam track' by removing the harmonica solos from songs.

Is there any software that I can do this with ?

        Thank you for your time

                         Steven Barta

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Tue, 06/02/2015 - 03:51
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HarpNinja
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That's pretty tricky to do

That's pretty tricky to do Steven.

It depends greatly on how the original audio was recorded, and where the harp track was panned, in addition to other instruments, in order to be able to try and filter it out of the mix. 

The sophistication of the software you're using helps but generally it'll never be perfect if you're using a single mastered audio track.

You can try experimenting with Audacity http://web.audacityteam.org/  (free) or Riffstation (demo/Paid) http://www.riffstation.com/ and see how you go. You need to get familiar with the filters. Google for some tutorials.

If you just want to jam to some familiar tunes Shoji at http://www.bluesharptracks.com/ makes jam track clones (with sly titles;-) of well known blues tracks that might work for you. This would be easier and save you a lot of time (and headache)

Other jam track collections like GrooveTrax from Jimi Lee and Ultimate Jam Tracks (including the Cuban series) are more generic in style but cover most well known rhythmic styles as well.Hope that helps!

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