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Important - Setup 'Session Cookies' on first time use
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Avoid Problems When Buying and Making Payment
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Menu/Website navigation
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Customer Service & Technical Support
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Free Backing Tracks & Discounts
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Search engine & purchasing backing tracks
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Purchasing 520 Musicshop items
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Buy MIDI, Buy MP3, Ring tone & My Songs Buttons
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About - MP3 Backing Tracks
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Downloading backing tracks after payment
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Song Demo's
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Lyrics, embedded lyrics & track sheets
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Printed version of the Song Catalogue
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Custom songs and special orders
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Instrumental Melody Guides
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Split MIDI File from merged to separate tracks
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I want to change my email address or password (Log in)

IMPORTANT: Set up 'Session Cookies' on first time use

'Session Cookies' must be enabled on this web site. Session Cookies 'remember' your login. song selections, free backing tracks, discounts and other important details relevant to your order. Setup instructions for all main web browsers are shown below and take only a few seconds to do. We highly recommend checking the settings on your browser.

Note: This is a one time setup however some web browsers will reset this configuration on a major update. If you experience songs disappearing from the shopping cart or songs not saving in 'My Favorites', then set up 'Session Cookies' using the guides below:

SET UP SESSION COOKIES IN INTERNET EXPLORER:

* Go: Tools>Internet Options
* Click the on the Privacy tab then select the Advanced button
* Check 'Override automatic cookie handling
* Check Accept in 'First party Cookies'
* Check Prompt in 'Third party Cookies'
* Check 'always allow session cookies'
* Click OK, then OK again to close the Internet Options box. Internet Explorer will remember these settings.

SET UP SESSION COOKIES IN FIREFOX:

* Go: Firefox>Tools>Options (PC)
* Go: Firefox>Preferences (MAC)
* Click the on the Privacy tab
* Click the down arrow on 'Firefox will:
* Select 'Use custom settings for history'
* Check the 'Accept cookies from sites' and 'Accept third-party cookies'.
* Keep until: 'they expire'

SET UP SESSION COOKIES IN SAFARI (MAC):

* Go: Safari>Preferences
* Click the on the Security tab
* Select: Accept cookies Always

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Avoid Problems When Buying and Making Payment

The Hit Trax web site uses the the new HTML web coding features and many of our online stores have been streamlined for better service.

We highly recommend updating your web browsr to take advantage of these new features. Having the latest web browser installed ensures there are no problems playing demo's, making payment and downloading your song files. Older versions may cause issues when making payment or downloading due to internet technology advances. Updating the web browser is quick and easy. Simply use the help or about menus in the browser and select 'check for updates'

Internet Explorer - update to version 9. Click here to update via Microsoft

FireFox (MAC & PC) - update to version 3.1.12 (or later) Click hrer to update Firefox

Safari (MAC & PC) - update to version 5 (or later) Go: Click here to update via Apple/Safari

Step 2:

After updating the web browser, follow the quick one time procedure below.

  1. In your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome etc..), open Bookmarks/Favorites and delete all bookmarks/favorites to Hit Trax.

  2. Next,' Clear Recent History', sometimes referred to as 'Cache'. This is done under under Internet Options or Preferences

  3. Now, go: http://www.hittrax.co.au/endsession.asp to formerly end any previous connection to an old Hit Trax page

  4. Then, click the link to return to Hit Trax from the end session page and Bookmark/Favorite the new and updated Hit Trax Web site.

We also suggest reading the section above 'Session Cookies' and to follow those steps. The advantage of following these steps will be a better experience on all web sites !

Need help with this topic? Contact Customer support for personal service.


Menu/Website navigation

A full site map is available to view the location and function of each main page. Click here to view the site map

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Customer Service & Technical Support

By Email:           Contact Hit Trax
By Phone or fax: (03) 9887 8127 within Australia
By Phone or fax: +613 9887 8127 outside Australia
SKYPE:              hittrax
Live Chat:          Real time assistance is available most times Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm through LIVE CHAT

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Free Backing Tracks & Discounts

Quite simply, the more backing tracks you buy the more discounts and free backing tracks will apply to your purchase. Full details on the PRICES page.

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Search engine & Purchasing backing tracks

  • Enter a song or artist name and press the GO button. Part name searches can be used such as BEATLES (instead of 'the beatles), or TOOK THE WORD (instead of 'took the words right out of my mouth'). If a search fails, try different spelling or use shorter phrases.

  • To find all songs by a performer, enter the performer name and all songs will display
  • To find all versions of a song, enter the song name

The orange buttons under the artist name have the following functions:

  • LYR               .. view and print song lyrics
  • INFO             .. view artist and arrangement when song is a medley
  • MIDI KAR       .. This song may include embedded scrolling lyrics
  • MIDI MELODY  .. The MIDI File version may include a removable melody line
  • YOU TUBE      .. A You Tube video to this song title may be available for viewing
  • LIVE BAND + BACKING VOCALS .. includes live instruments and backing vocals (where original song has backing vocals). NOTE - some songs may not include backing vocals even where stated as an inclusion. Buyer purchases this range of backing tracks under knowledge and agreement that non inclusion of backing vocals does not entitle a refund or exchange. This condition is clearly stated under 'Terms and Conditions' in the end user agreement(
  • ARRANGED ENDING .. applies to LIVE BAND MP3's. Song has arranged ending (doesn't fade out)
  • FADES OUT .. applies to LIVE BAND MP3's. Song has 'fade out' ending

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The 'buy' buttons and 'Add to my Songs'

  • Buy MIDI           .. download the MIDI File version
  • Buy MP3            .. download a full quality MP3 mix. MP3 versions are minus vocals.
  • Buy Ring tone      .. download MP3 ring tone for your phone.
  • Add to Favorites .. Add any song to your own 'favorites' to purchase at another time.

NOTE 1: MIDI File's require a MIDI File player or software capable of play/edit MIDI File. MP3's are more suited to play on a computer or transfer to a CD.

NOTE 2: MIDI Files cannot be played on a CD and require a dedicated device like the OkyWeb3 player. If you are unsure about MIDI Files, we recommend purchasing the MP3 version. If the MP3 version is not unavailable, contact Hit Trax and we will have make it available, usually same day.

NOTE 3: tempo, pitch/key and instruments can be changed on a MIDI File without loss of quality. MP3 files cannot be changed except for small shifts in pitch/key by some 3rd party programs.

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About MP3 Backing Tracks

MP3 backing tracks are audio song files minus vocals. Instrumentation is recorded using sampled instruments and/or high quality MIDI sound sources.. Select this format to play backing tracks on any computer, mp3 player, iPad/iPod/iPhone, iTunes, Windows media player and similar programs, and any device dedicated to playing a standard audio file.

Live Band + Backing Vocal MP3 files

These backing tracks are recorded using primarily live instruments. Some MIDI instrumnents may exist. Backing vocals are included where indicated. The endings of LIVE BAND backing tracks are indicated by 'Arranged Ending' or 'Fades Out'.

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Purchasing 520 Musicshop items

A selected range of quality Backing Track Players, electric Guitars and Basses and Guitar effects pedals are available though our 520MusicShop online store. We stock Okyweb, G&L, JJ Moon (guitars) and BBE guitar effects.

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Downloading backing tracks after payment

Download MIDI File and MP3 backing tracks immediately after payment. There are 2 secure payment methods:

  • PayPal .. to download after payment, click 'return to Hit Trax' to access the download page
  • Credit Card .. automatically redirect to the download page.

If you forget to download your songs, click here to view and download all your purchases through Hit trax. Select the order and download. If you are having problems downloading, contact customer service. Please do not initiate any claims through PayPal or credit card if you cannot download your order as doing so means we cannot send the song files until the claim is cleared. Customer service is available Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm Australian eastern time.

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Song Demo's

A 30 second MP3 demo of the song file is available by clicking the 'demo' button. If there is no sound, check the volume is on the computer. If the demo is slow to load or stutters during playback, wait a few seconds allowing the file to fully load then play again.

Some demo's include a instrumental melody guide for reference only. Full versions of MP3 backing tracks do not include the melody guide. The full MIDI File versions include a melody guide where indicated.

The demo player requires flash player installed on the computer. Click here to download the flash player.

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Lyrics and embedded lyrics

Most song titles include print lyrics and others also include embedded lyrics. Print and embedded lyrics do not form part of the sale and no refund/exchange is made on song files without lyrics. MP3 audio files do not have any embedded lyrics. To see if print lyrics are available, click the orange 'LYR button under the artist name.

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Printed Catalogue

PDF version of the full song catalogue is updated monthly. Click here to download.

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Custom songs and special orders

Need a song that is not in the catalogue? Hit Trax 'special orders' team will create almost any song. This is a premium service however the production is subsidised to save you money. A standard chart or pop/rock song is AU$150.00 and includes a fully produced MIDI file, MP3 audio mix and lyrics. Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days. Songs with longer than normal length and complexity will be quoted. To receive a free quote, click here and follow the prompts.

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Instrumental Melody Guides

Demo Files ...... Some demo files include an instrumental melody guide for reference only.
Full MP3 Backing Tracks ...... No melody guides are included in the full MP3 backing track.
Full MIDI File ...... Removable instrumental melody guides are included where indicated.

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How to split MIDI File from merged to separate tracks

All Hit Trax MIDI Files are provided in format 0 (merged). Most sequencing programs automatically split tracks on loading. The process can be found in the help section or user manual under 'demix tracks' or 'split tracks'. If your sequencing program does not have this feature, use one of the programs below to split the tracks:

Hit Trax MIDI Files and MP3 Backing Tracks FAQ page Download MIDI Format Converter for PC
Hit Trax MIDI Files and MP3 Backing Tracks FAQ page Download MIDI Format Converter for MAC

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How to change your email address, password and other contact details (Update Profile)

Log into Hit Trax using your current details. Scroll over 'My Hit Trax then click 'Update Profile' on the blue menu bar. Change details as requiured then click the 'Update Profile' button at the end of the page.

If you have fotrgotten your login or password, click here to resend login/password:

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