Yamaha Launches Extrack App in the U.S. and Europe, Bringing Band-Level Practice to Everyone
Yamaha Corporation announced today the U.S. and European launch of Extrack, an iOS/Android music app that allows users to practice and play their instruments along with their favorite songs as if they are part of the band, following its successful debut in Japan.
Built by musicians for musicians, Extrack makes it easy and fun for a user to learn, practice and play along with their own library of songs. Extrack uses proprietary stem separation technology to automatically extract individual instrumental parts such as guitar, drums, bass, piano or vocals from the user’s own audio files on a mobile device, making it possible to adjust the volume, mute or isolate individual instruments.
Extrack automatically transcribes chords for guitar and piano, helping users learn their favorite songs with confidence. It also features song structure analysis, allowing users to repeat sections, skip by measure, and adjust playback speed.
“Extrack offers a new level of freedom in music practice and has been welcomed by many in Japan since its March launch,” said Shoji Mita, senior general manager of the Music Connect Division. “At Yamaha, we strive to enhance musical experiences through innovation. Extrack makes daily practice more engaging and enjoyable. We’re thrilled to be expanding its availability to more countries, empowering even more users to connect more deeply with their favorite music.”
Key Features
• Automatic stem separation
• Song structure analysis
• Chord display with notation, tablature and chord charts
• Tempo control with metronome
Pricing and Availability
• Free Plan: Four instrument separation, five songs per month
• Paid Subscription Plan: £5.99/month or €6.99/month, £39.99/year or €49.99/year, seven instrument separation, unlimited songs