Comparing Sennheiser In-Ears for Worship

There have never been more choices on the market for in-ear monitors with the quality ranging from total garbage to incredible value and everywhere in-between.

Can a Macbook Air M1 run MainStage?

When I unpacked my new MacBook Air M1 I was REALLY hoping to be blown away - what's better than a crazy fast new Mac at the lowest price we've seen, well... ever?!

I was so excited to find out that this thing is a BEAST!

STOP using Music Stands! (BEST Laptop Stands for Musicians)

Your laptop is likely the most expensive part of your keys rig...

So why are you trusting its well-being to some wobbly music stand every Sunday?

Have you ever had your laptop fall in the middle of a worship set?!

My heart jumps out of my chest just thinking about it.

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The World's Cleanest Keyboard Rig EVER

It doesn't have to take an extra 30 minutes every setup to get things looking clean.

We put this theory to the test in our new video where we attempted to build the world's cleanest worship keys rig without blowing the budget.

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Sunday Sounds Studio Tour 2021 - New Gear and Synths!

At the end of each year as we plan out the next one I like to take the opportunity to evaluate the way I have my home studio set up, the basic functionality of it and the gear I'm using alike.

so I documented the whole process in this new video.

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Apple M1 Mac Mini for MainStage - the BEST computer for a 2021 Keys Rig?

New M1 Macs- Game changer for your keys rig or just hype?

When Apple first announced their new, in-house developed Apple Silicon based Macs the tech world was skeptical.

BEST In-Ear Monitors under $100 - (KZ, TFZ, AS16, SE215, and More!)

Early last year I reviewed a few of the budget in-ear models and the resulting video ended up being incredibly popular

Soooooo.... we decided to go all in this time around and do a mega review to find the absolute best in-ear monitors around for under $100.

How to Setup a Software Worship Keys Rig

If you're not sure about how to begin the transition to a software keys rig, this new video is a quick crash course in midi, audio, what keyboard and computer to pick, and how to get yourself set up fast for success.

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Two New Sunday Keys Decal Sheets Available Now!

We've designed two brand new Sunday Keys decals, one designed as a complement to our nanoKontrol2 skin that covers all the Tonic and auxiliary controls and another that gives you all the color-coded labels you'd need, in a variety of sizes, to label any midi keyboard or controller for Sunday Keys!

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Best Budget Midi Keyboard! M-Audio Keystation 88

"What keyboard should I buy?" is one of the questions I'm asked most often around here! Today, we have a new tutorial to show you one of the best midi keyboards you can buy on a budget.

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Studio Tour 2020 plus Budget Home Studio Gear and Workflow Recommendations!

We are thrilled to show you around David's home studio so you can see all his favorite gear and set up!

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Remote / At Home Worship Band Video Recording Tutorial

In this video you're going to learn how to record and put together a remote worship band or choir using just the gear you team already has…

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How to Use Multiple Keyboards with your MainStage Keyboard Rig Tutorial

Check out this video with Joy as she shows you how she likes to use a two keyboard rig and how easy it is to get started.

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Worship Keyboard Myths and Lies!

In this new video Ryan and I share some of our own experiences, doubts, and failures from when we were first testing the waters of the software world.

Best Budget In-Ear Monitors! (KZ ZST, ZS10, AS16, SE215, and More!)

There are lots of choices for great in-ear monitors, and it can be confusing which ones to pick! I must confess I've tried a LOT of the budget in-ear options out there.

In this video I'll share the ones I liked, loved, and hated.

How to Pick the Right Mac for MainStage and Ableton Keys Rig 2020

Choosing a Mac is the most important factor when it comes to building your worship keys rig. With all the choices and options in new and used markets, it can be hard to make the right choice!

New tutorial: How to set up a Worship Keys Rig in 2020

If you're just getting started putting together your worship keys rig or if you're looking for new ideas, this video is a must-watch!

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Don't Let These Software Problems Stop You from Playing Worship Keys

Whether you're the keys player or a worship leader leading keys players, this conversation is important and can help start conversations amongst your own team.