# LiveTrax > Live backing track player and audio cue controller for musicians and DJs. (iPhone/iPad app by MasterMedia Productions, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetrax/id412808908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MasterMedia Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299096763) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 2.20/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-02-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetrax/id412808908/reviews.md ## What is LiveTrax? LiveTrax is the original (and still the best) backing tracks player! LiveTrax is an audio cue controller/ backing tracks player for musicians who use tracks during live performances. When a song has finished playing, LiveTrax waits for you to start the next song. LiveTrax is also a cue controller which enables you to create "pages" of sound trigger pads.This function is perfect for for DJ's and Sound Engineers who need a quick and easy way to access and trigger music, sounds or sound effects on the fly. LiveTrax draws music and sounds from playlists you create in iTunes or on the Music app on your device. Here are some of LiveTrax's unique features: • The player stops between songs and waits for the musician to start the next song. • The large play button makes it easy to see and trigger on stage. • The QuickCue Pads function creates "pages" of cues with up to 15 cue pad buttons per "page" (max of 120 songs) all instantly playable by touching a pad. Easily flip through pages of cue pads by swiping horizontally. Reveal or dismiss the pads by swiping vertically. This is perfect solution for Sound Engineers and DJ's who need to trigger music or sound effects on the fly. This function is suited for live events, theater, radio, etc. • Large radial play progress indicator & digital percentage indicator instantly shows the current playback position. • The "Never Sleep" option keeps LiveTrax awake. You'll never miss a cue by having to manually wake your device. • LiveTrax will continue to play when you exit the app so you can use other apps while performing. • 4 different interface style settings. Choose the look that you can most clearly see on stage. • Loop button for infinitely repeating loops. Note: LiveTrax does not create loops. It plays loops previously created and imported into a playlist. • Optional song start delay. • Time display to see at a glance what time it is while performing. If you're a performing musician- LiveTrax is the only way to play live tracks! ## Key features - Stops playback between songs, waits for user input - QuickCue Pads for triggering sounds and music - Integrates with iTunes/Music app playlists - Large, visible play button and progress indicator - "Never Sleep" option to keep app active - Plays audio when app is in background - Customizable interface styles ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetrax/id412808908/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Useless *2023-12-20* Four screens that do nothing, don’t waste you money ### 1/5 — Stay away from this app! *2023-09-08* This product didn’t even come close to working on an iPhone or an iPad. It triggered the wrong songs from the wrong library and was completely unreliable. In my case, I couldn’t possibly use it for live events as it is worse than not working at all — it’s fully unpredictable and only plays the wrong thing. Apple, I tried to request a refund from you. I suspect now that the app is a scam. ### 1/5 — When it plays it is so so *2022-12-12, version 2.5.2* So, you have to create a playlist in the order that you want before you import it. You cannot rearrange that once it is imported. You are stuck with the order as is it is in the playlist. 15 tiles per page is a little shy of the 20 that I am used to. To tap a tile will sometimes play the cue most times it doesn’t. To play from the play page, you may get the song that is displayed but most times you get the next song in the line up. Extremely frustrating to use. The % indicator in the center of the play screen doesn’t give a clear indicator as to what that % is related to. Supposedly the tile is supposed to show the progress of the track as it plays, it turns yellow when it plays(and that is a hit or miss) and then is suppose to turn blue showing what has been played. Not so much. I have been using another track play back app that allows a tap and drag to arrange. You cannot choose a tile and tap it for play. Hit or miss at best. And mostly miss. Good thing it was only $1.99+ tax. Very disappointed. A great concept but execution is absolutely abismal! ### 5/5 — LiveTrax *2022-11-03* I have used this app on my Ipad for a couple of yeras now. It's very user friendly and simple to use. It works from itunes or applemusic playlists. Great display facilities, super fast responses. The only problem I ever had was trying to delete a song from a playlist as that can only be done in the itunes/applemusic playlist. I think it a brilliant app and I use it for all my live performances. ### 1/5 — Not compatible *2022-08-08, version 2.5.2* Downloaded and will not let me import a playlist. No help to tell me how or get a refund. Don’t download this. ### 1/5 — Useless *2022-06-27* If you really have nothing better than wasting your time and getting a headache buy this absolutely useless ‘app’. I thought there was something wrong with my ipad then I put it on another ipad and it did the same useless thing. It does not work, don’t buy, it’s absolutely rubbish. Don’t go cheap, you waste your time. ### 1/5 — Want refund *2022-03-26, version 2.5.2* Just purchased …can’t transfer audio…no support available. ### 1/5 — Cool interface but really needs an update badly. *2022-02-23, version 2.5.2* Cool interface but hasn’t been updated in a very long time now. 4 years? Has performance problems on my 2021 iPad Pro. Had to stop using it. There’s no way to change the order of songs in a playlist or add songs to a playlist. The interface only works in the vertical orientation. Currently, songs aren’t playing in the grid layout and switching to the button interface comes to a different song. ### 1/5 — No stars *2021-10-03* Useless, can’t make it play anything, just skips all but one track in my library. ### 1/5 — LiveTrax *2021-08-11, version 2.5.2* Terrible! Does not work! Waste of money! ## Frequently asked questions about LiveTrax ### What does LiveTrax do? LiveTrax is an audio cue controller and backing track player designed for live performances. It allows musicians to control the playback of backing tracks, pausing between songs until the performer is ready to start the next. It also functions as a cue controller with trigger pads for DJs and sound engineers to instantly play music, sounds, or sound effects. ### How does LiveTrax manage music and sounds? The app draws music and sounds from playlists you create in iTunes or the native Music app on your device. You can organize your audio files into playlists within these applications, and LiveTrax will access them for playback and triggering. ### Is LiveTrax free to use? Based on the provided information, LiveTrax is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full functionality. ### What are the key features for live performers? Key features include a player that stops between songs waiting for your cue, a large play button for easy stage visibility, and QuickCue Pads for triggering up to 120 songs across multiple pages. The 'Never Sleep' option prevents your device from going to sleep, and it can continue playing audio even when the app is in the background. ### Who would benefit most from using LiveTrax? LiveTrax is ideal for performing musicians who rely on backing tracks during live shows, as it offers precise control over playback. DJs and sound engineers will find the QuickCue Pads feature invaluable for triggering music, sound effects, or audio cues on the fly during live events, theater productions, or radio broadcasts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.2 — 2017-11-01 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added battery level indicator on main screen. ### 2.5.0 — 2017-10-02 Minor visual improvements. ### 2.4.9 — 2017-09-29 iOS 9 compatibility ### 2.4.8 — 2016-11-01 Fixed error preventing next song in cue to play (when play butting pressed after current song has finished playing). Added optional Song Start Delay. Creates a pause of X seconds after play button is pushed. Delay time configured in Prefs. ### 2.4.7 — 2016-09-06 • Fixed issue causing LiveTrax to unexpectedly quit. • Fixed error where LiveTrax would not pause between songs. • Misc. tweaks and progress bar improvements. ## Apps similar to LiveTrax | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [LivePlayback](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveplayback/id469746819) | 3.0 (1) | $4.99 | Music | | [Go Button](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-button/id454017315) | 4.6 (167) | Free | Music | | [DrumSetlist Manager Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumsetlist-manager-lite/id357375870) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Cue Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698) | 4.8 (59) | $19.99 | Music | | [Easy Performer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282) | 4.6 (122) | Free | Music | | [GigBag Song Setlist Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigbag-song-setlist-manager/id1639664588) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Music | ## More apps by MasterMedia Productions, Inc. - [Bra Sizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bra-sizer/id421159052) All apps by MasterMedia Productions, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/299096763 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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