Media playable with selectable performers

A media processor for customizing a media file, the media processor comprising:

• a processor programmed to carry out a media customization process;
• a memory communicating with the processor, the memory storing a media file with selectable tracks including a recording of a performer performing a part of a particular composition including a plurality of parts, wherein the selectable tracks include multiple performances of at least one of the plurality of parts by different performers, wherein the media file comprises a primary track;
• and
• a user interface communicating with the processor, the user interface enabling a user to select one or more of the tracks,
• wherein the processor is programmed to prepare a customized media file based on the user selected tracks and including the primary track.

A method of customizing a media composition comprising:

• (a) recording a plurality of media files for the media composition, the media files including digital media tracks and a primary track synchronized with one another, each track including a recording of a performer performing a part of a particular composition including a plurality of parts, wherein the selectable tracks include multiple performances of at least one of the plurality of parts by different performers;
• (b) providing a user an option to select one or more of the digital media tracks;
• (c) combining the selected tracks with the primary track into a customized media file;
• (d) enabling the user to preview the customized media file, and providing the user with an option to repeat steps (b) and (c);
• and
• (e) when prompted by the user, finalizing the customized media file based on the user selected tracks.