66. Pure Solo Our experts We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Founders: David Kaplan and John ThirkellWebsite: www.puresolo.comFans of old fashioned ‘play along’ records, trumpeter John and retired Goldman Sachs financier David launched Pure Solo in September 2008. Providing an easy platform for musicians and singers to record online over high quality backing tracks with professional accompaniment, the iTunes-style service also allows musicians to share their recordings.The Pure Solo ‘breakthrough moment’ came when they partnered with FreemantleMedia Ltd to launch and power The X Factor Karaoke, which has proved enormously popular. Share this post facebook twitter linkedin