What is a click track?

[merv the perv]

???

[thecrowing776]

It's basically a computer generated metronome track that be exported as a WAV or MP3 file and is just basically used to keep a steady rhythym when recording. Most drummers (with the obvious exception of Converge and Dillinger) use 'em.

[merv the perv]

Is it just to help the drummer out?

[shermanology]

A click track is basiclly a metronome. It keeps a beat, and just helps things line up. Not only should drummers use them, but bassists, rhythem guitar players, hell any musician should use em. Good time is a very good skill.