Hit Trax Video Lessons

How to Download MIDI Files and MP3 Backing Tracks

Description: Hit Trax web site overview. How to find, add and download MIDI Files and MP3 backing tracks, download lyrics, play demo files, view song file inclusions like key, tempo, embedded lyrics (karaoke lyrics), melody lines and so on.

View and Download Sales History

Description: Lost your backing tracks? Computer crashed? Accidently deleted your digital backing band? Ouch !! Don't worry though, this quick video shows how to find and download your previous purchases and sales receipts.

Retrieve Forgotten Password

Description: This short video explains how to retrieve your Hit Trax login and password by instant email.

Manage your 'Wish List' (My Songs)

Description: This short video explains how to add, play demo, remove and download MIDI Files and MP3 backing tracks in a wish list. Hit Trax Wish Lists are called - 'My Songs'

Hit Trax Web Site Menu & Links

Description: A quick overview on our web site links. This video shows you how to 'contact support', download your previous orders', view online tutorials', request custom songs', view prices', 'find backing tracking players' + more. NOTE - our links /menu has changed since this video was produced.

Find MIDI Files with Embedded Karaoke Lyrics and a Melody guide

Description: Learn how to find MIDI File backing tracks on the Hit Trax website that include embedded scrolling lyrics (Karaoke style) and a removable MIDI melody guide.

Learn Merish 4

MERISH 4 MIDI FILE & MP3 BACKING TRACK PLAYER

Merish 4 Promo video with singers, musicians highlighting Merish 4 sounds and on-stage features.

MERISH 4 WHIRLWIND TOUR

A quick peek at Merish 4 front panel features. rear panel connections, MIDI In/Out/THRU and USB to PC ports (1 min 30 sec)

EDIT SONG TITLE, ARTIST AND GENRE

Edit and rename title, artist and genre (1 min)

STEREO / MONO OUT, CLICK OUT, PHANTOM POWER

1: Set stereo output to MONO, adjust Click Track Volume (to drummer), enable/disable Phantom Power for condenser microphones and enable/disable Aux Out (1 min)

TEMPO, TRANSPOSE, MELODY MUTE & SMOOTH

Change Speed (Tempo) and Key (Pitch). Adjust Melody volume (MIDI) and use SMOOTH function (1 min 20 sec)

PLAY PAUSE STOP & MIDI MIXER

Play Pause and Stop functions, using the MIDI mixer to adjust volume or remove instrument groups without editing. (47 sec)

USING SONG MARKERS

Cue next song while current song plays, repeat a verse, chorus or other section using 'Markers', setting cross fades between songs using 'DJ'. (3 min)

DISPLAY FONT & TV OUTPUT SETTINGS

Personalise fonts, colours for lyrics and TV output settings. (1 min)

SYSTEM INFO & UPDATING FIRMWARE

View memory, song count, set language and screen contrast, TV mirroring, update firmware (operating system) and rebuild songs database (1 min 57 sec)

LOAD & DELETE SONG FILES

How to load and delete songs, using the hard drive, USB and manage the songs database. (1 min)

IMPORTANT: In this video, create a new sub folder inside the DEFAULT SONGS folder and transfer the files into the new sub folder which you name as you please. Do not store more than 999 song files in each sub folder. Create as many sub folders as you need but ensure they are inside the DEFAULT SONGS folder. Always rebuild the Hard Disk database whenever new songs added or song files are deleted.

EDIT AND CHANGE MIDI INSTRUMENTS

Replace instruments and edit sounds. (2 min 16 Sec)

SEARCH by TITLE ARTIST & GENRE

Search by title, artist and genre. (50 sec)

IMPORT & WRITE LYRICS

Add chords to MIDI and MP3 song files. Chords will display under the lyrics.

ADD CHORDS TO MIDI & MP3 FILES

Add chords to MIDI and MP3 song files. Chords will display under the lyrics.

RECORD GIGS, REHEARSALS and MAKE YOUR OWN DEMO'S

One of Merish 4's coolest features - record a performance to MP3 file. Make your own demo's for free, record rehearsal, jam sessions and gigs. (1 min 27 sec)

Learn Merish 3

Merish 3: Quick Look (2 min 37 sec)

Quick look introduction to Merish 3. Let our video sales team show you the amazing features of Merish 3 through this whirlwind video tour.

Merish 3: Setup Screen & Global Settings (3 min 33 sec)

A full tour of the main MENU screen.

Personalise the lyrics view screen on Merish 3 (1 min 39 sec)

Merish 3: Select font & font size for lyrics display. Open full screen & adjust lyric highlighter.

Merish 3: How to load MIDI and MP3 song files (2 min 54 sec)

Learn how to load backing tracks into Merish 3 internal hard drive and use external USB drives.
IMPORTANT: In this video, create a new sub folder inside the DEFAULT SONGS folder and transfer the files into the new sub folder which you name as you please. Do not store more than 999 song files in each sub folder. Create as many sub folders as you need but ensure they are inside the DEFAULT SONGS folder. Always rebuild the Hard Disk database whenever new songs added or song files are deleted.

Merish 3: Edit MIDI Instruments using the MIDI Mixer (3 min 20 sec)

One of Merish 3's most powerful and easy to use features. This video shows you how to select, change and customise MIDI Instruments in backing tracks. Change instruments, set effects, pan, volume etc.

Merish 3: Change Speed (Tempo) and Key Changes (1 min 25 sec)

Make fast and easy tempo and key changes to MIDI and MP3 backing tracks and save changes to the song.

Merish 3: Import and sync lyrics to MIDI and MP3 songs (2 min 58 sec)

The #1 feature everyone wants - the ability to import and sync scrolling 'karaoke style' lyrics. We show you how to prepare and import a text (.txt) file into a backing track that does not have a melody guide or scrolling lyrics. It's easy to do and just takes a few minutes. This is one of Merish 3's most powerful features.

Merish 3: Using Merish 3 with live musicians (1 min 27 sec)

Expand your gigging opportunities. Do you play solo or duo? Great, but now you can score more gigs as a 3 or 4 piece by adding one or more musicians to the line up without editing any of your backing tacks !

Merish 3: Update Merish 3 Plus Firmware (1 min 36 sec)

Learn how to update Merish 3 firmware. Firmware is the Operating System. The manufacture can fix bugs, enhance and add new features through a simple firmware update. Best of all - updating Merish 3 firmware is easy.

Learn Merish PLUS and Merish 2

Merish PLUS/2 Quick Start Tour

Description: Quick Start introduction to Merish PLUS. Learn about the features in Merish PLUS through our whirlwind video tour.

Hard Moulded Gig Case

Description: Tough Hard Molded outer and interior padded gig case for MERISH PLUS and any backing track player or electronic device, including cameras. Available through Hit Trax - www.midi.com.au and we ship worldwide.

Merish PLUS/2 Full Video Presentation

Description: Full overview on the MERISH Plus MIDI File and MP3 backing track player. This is essential viewing for any performer looking for a powerful and versatile backing track player.

Add Song Title Artist & other Meta data using Merish-PC/Mac)

Description: Learn how to embed song title, artist, genre, key and tempo into any MIDI File and MP3 backing track.

Transpose and Change Tempo on Merish PLUS/2

Description: Learn how to change tempo (speed) and key (transpose) on a MERISH PLUS

Optimize Memory function

Description: Learn how to use Optimize memory and fix any problems relating to playback, play lists and damaged system files on your Merish PLUS. The Optimize Memory function will fix almost any operating issue in Merish Plus in just a few seconds.

Update Merish Plus/2 Firmware

Description: Learn how to update Merish Plus firmware and keep your player up to date with all bug fixes and new features.