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!

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.

Troubleshoot Rig Problems Fast w/ These Tutorials

In this video you'll learn what to prioritize first when you need to troubleshoot, so things get back up and running as quickly as possible.

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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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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.

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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