The backing track player for live shows

No laptop. No tech crew. Used by 100+ artists and bands.

✓ Ships 8 June  ·  ✓ Built in Berlin  ·  ✓ 30 day returns

The laptop on stage isn't working

Here's what does

  • Hands-free

    Control your show with footswitches. Stay in the moment. No more shuffling to the side of the stage for next track.

  • Plug & play

    Drag and drop your tracks. Plug into the sound system. Soundcheck in seconds. No stress before the show.

  • Made for life on tour

    A metal case built to survive the gig and the bag it got thrown into afterwards.
Andrea Tichy performing live with the A piece of cake pedal

"I don't have to carry my laptop, my laptop stand, my keyboard, my keyboard stand and all this extra stuff anymore."

Andrea Tichy, solo artist based in Berlin

What's inside the pink box?

  • Stereo output

    Track to front of house. Loud and clean.

  • Click output

    Metronome to your in-ears.

  • 20GB storage

    Roughly 400 songs.

  • Three foot-switches

    Seamless control over your set.

  • 24-bit DAC

    Looks cute, sounds pro.

  • USB-C

    Power and file transfer in one cable.
Rob McDonnell reviewing A piece of cake on The Guitar Effect

"Everything you need to get your tracks going and nothing you don't."

Rob McDonnell, The Guitar Effect

Made by three friends in Berlin

Zibi, Robin and Szymon, founders of A piece of cake

We're Zibi, Robin and Szymon. Two musicians, a sound engineer, a marketer. Friends kept calling us for help with backing tracks for their live shows. We stopped fixing the problem and a solution.

Ready when you are

Plug in. Hit the footswitch. Perform.

✓ Ships 8 June · ✓ Built in Berlin · ✓ 30 day returns

FAQs

How many tracks can it store?

The device comes with 20GB internal storage, so you’ve got plenty of space!

As an example: A typical 3-minute song in WAV format is about 50 MB, so that's enough for approximately 400 songs. That would be one hell of a gig!

What is the size and weight?

Size: 165 x 134 x 61 mm; weight: 525g

What is the shipping cost?

Exact shipping is calculated at checkout but approximate costs are: Germany: ~€6. EU: ~€12. International: ~€20.

What file formats are supported?

Standard 44.1kHz, 16-bit WAV audio files for professional sound quality.

How do I use the metronome (click track)?

The built-in metronome generates a click in sync with your tracks. Just add the BPM to the filename (e.g., "mySong_120bpm.wav"), and the device takes care of the rest.

Which time signatures (meters) are supported?

A huge range, from simple counts like 3/4 and 4/4, to more complex ones like 5/4, 7/8 and 12/8. We've tested all the time signatures in between.

The device always defaults to 4/4, so you only need to specify time signature (meter) if you're using something other than 4/4.

Can I change bpm or add bpm changes during a song?

No, think of this like a traditional metronome: it’s “set and forget” for every song. That means the tempo runs from start to finish, and doesn’t support mid-song bpm changes or breaks.

What if I want to change time signatures during the song?

In this case we suggest setting the time signature to 1/1 (no accent) so that you can switch between time signatures without being distracted by downbeats.

Do you have a quick start guide or troubleshooting page?

Yes! Check out:

• Quick start guide
• Troubleshooting page

What's your return policy?

Returns within 30 days of delivery.