Mainstage Mondays: Creating a Hardware/Software Keyboard Rig

I love Mainstage, but like all software, there’s the chance that it could crash live. I love hardware, but it lacks a lot of the functionality and power that software synths offer. Starting last year, I made a decision that if I could help it, I would never rely completely on just hardware or software exclusively, and I started developing a hybrid rig that had redundancy, reliability, and a ton of sonic power. Here’s how I did it: 

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Thankfulness And Christmas

As this year spins to a halt, I am remembering again this week just how thankful I am for so many people. For my wife, my siblings, my family, and my friends. Too many people to name in a blog, too many people to thank on a single day, even if I was kicking up my feet by a fireplace and writing out a list. 

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