MainStage Mondays: Using Click Tracks Live
This week I help a MainStage keyboard player send a click track to his own monitor, but not the FOH mixer.
Read MoreThis week I help a MainStage keyboard player send a click track to his own monitor, but not the FOH mixer.
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Read MoreOne of the most frequent questions I get about Mainstage 3 is how to map your physical midi control knobs, sliders, and buttons to Mainstage 3’s new Smart Controls. Here’s how to do it quickly:
Read MoreWhile I don’t always recommend it, using two keyboard controllers with Mainstage can be a lot of fun live. Here’s how to pull it off:
Read MoreAs many of you know, I’m an avid fan of Mainstage 3 for live use- if you haven’t bought a copy yet, be sure to pick one up for $29.99 on the Mac App Store. (note: I am not compensated in any way for recommending Mainstage. It’s just that great.)
1. Open Mainstage. Select a project you’d like to use.
2. Make sure that you’ve connected your midi controller (you should see midi CC numbers coming in on the top dash of Mainstage if it’s properly connected)
3. Click on the button in the RH corner of the screen labeled “Assign and Map”.
4. Click on the on-screen control you’d like to map to your midi controller (note: if you want to make concert level maps that apply no matter which preset you select, click on the folder icon in the LH corner of the screen first, then begin mapping.)
5. Move/push the controller you’d like to use. It should now be mapped.
6. Repeat.
Important: if you’re using “smart” controls, you’ll need to map the midi controllers for each patch to control the smart panel.
Since I’ve been playing out, I’ve had everything from power surges to stunned June beetles try to ruin my performances. Here’s my top 5 preventable train wrecks onstage, and how I would prevent them from happening now:
Read MoreSo you’ve installed Mainstage on your computer, and you’re all set to hit the stage. Mid way through the set, Mainstage crashes. The CPU meter is pegging out at 90%, the hard drive isn’t keeping up with Mainstage’s massive sample library, and you’re convinced you’re going to have to upgrade your computer to use it. Here’s 10 tricks to try before you head to the Apple Store:
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