As many of you know, I’ve been selling stuff on my online store for quite awhile. This last week I just did a major update to my store, added a bunch of features/items, and upgraded a bunch of features. Here’s what’s new:
Read MoreI received this note from a reader this week:
Hi Eric. I'm interested in your thoughts on playing in the box. Like many people you use a Nord Stage which I imagine you like to have available whenever possible as you perform with other people.
Read MoreWe’ve all had that moment onstage when our output level jump from quiet to ear-searing for no apparent reason. There’s a lot of reasons why this could happen (I’d be happy to set up a consultation with you if you need in-depth help with this problem) but the best solution is putting a “brick-wall” limiter on your master output. Here’s how to do it:
Read MoreAlchemy does a ton of cool stuff, including sample playback. Here’s how to import audio files using Alchemy:
Read MoreI didn’t know that you could change the metronome on MainStage really easily- I never liked the Klopgeist plugin’s pulsing sound, so I created my own. Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreMainStage makes an amazing rig for a keyboardist, but it’s not just limited to the black and white imitation ivories. Here are 5 things I bet you didn’t know you can use MainStage for:
Read MoreSeveral of you were writing this week asking if it was possible to change text for each patch-here’s how to do it:
Read MoreThis last week Apple released a tiny update to MainStage, and added some cool new stuff.
The biggest thing I noticed was the cosmetic changes to many of the plugins- these new redesigns look really awesome! Apple has rebuilt several plugins for retina displays, and the GUI are much cleaner then before. Here’s a few of the plugins I thought looked the coolest:
The Bitcrusher plugin is so streamlined.
I like the simplicity of the new Adaptive Limiter plugin!
The new Auto Filter plugin makes all of the parameters easier to read and understand.
The Stereo Spreader looks radically different, but from what i can see the basic features have stayed intact.
Even less popular plugins like Flanger are sporting the facelift. I'm thinking Apple will continue to update their older plugins over the next few months.
There were other subtle tweaks to the program, including a lot of tweaks to Alchemy. If you’re geeky and enjoy this stuff, here’s a link to the complete details.
New to MainStage? This is the most comprehensive guide I've ever created for setting up, managing, and using MainStage live!
Read MoreOne of the constant struggles for keyboard players is getting the levels right. Here are 7 ways I adjust levels to keep them under control:
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