Count In using MIDI

[rockabilly]

Hi
I am a live performer using MIDI drums and Bass backing and need to create something like an 8 beat intro to give me a clue when to start the live bit!!
I figured that moving the tracks and then adding a seperate lead in track might be the answer and then doing a wave file vocal - is there a better way??
Thanx

[ironbaden]

Well here's what I do...... I use cakewalk so I input a measure at the beginning and then add 4 hihat beats to the first 4 beats.... works every time

[pmalcolm]

Thse same method above work on Cubase too, Add the four beats AFTER any set up codes and make sure you start on the first beat of the bar adding a bet on beats 1 2 3 4 (omly if n 4 time) 3 beats for 4 time etc etc

[rockabilly]

Thanks guys - Worked a treat after a bit of fiddling!
I use Cakewalk Pro (mainly) and have Cubase also.
Appreciate the responses - many thanks ;D