nah jammin with others is totally differen't you can follow there lead and they can follow your lead. if you get behind just a smidge a good rythem player will make up for it by goin with you. it allows you to do so much more. a good crachendo they will go with you too. as you get louder so will they till you pop out the face melting end of your solo. jamming with others is the only reason i am still playing. back tracking is still fun but playing with others lets you know really how god you are and where to go next.