MainStage for Worship Explained in Under 10 Minutes

MainStage is a favorite of keys players around the world because of its super user friendly workspace, how easy it is to make your own layout, and the fun you can have while designing your perfect sounds.

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!

Strymon Big Sky Shimmer Reverb in MainStage Tutorial

Over the last few years shimmer reverb has exploded in popularity and one of the earliest forerunners of this effect was the Strymon Big Sky Reverb. Originally targeted at electric guitarists the pedal quickly became a hit with keys players and producers alike and many worship bands gravitated to the dense, pitch-shifted shimmer reverb mode.

The good news is that you can dial in a beautiful shimmer reverb in MainStage without having to buy a $450 reverb pedal!

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.

Beginners Guide to Layering Worship Keys Sounds

Layering sounds together as a keys player should be fun. It doesn't have to take hours and it doesn't have to be a guessing game.

Check out the video to see how:

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Intro to MainStage for Worship Teams - What is MainStage?

In this new video you'll get a beginner's guide to MainStage focused on the big picture concepts you need to know to get started on the path to success, without wasting time or budget dollars.

Why Worship Teams Use MainStage for Live Keys

If you're new to the worship keys world (or just to this blog) then you might be wondering

"What's the big deal with MainStage?"

Arpeggiator MIDI FX Tutorial for MainStage and Logic Pro X

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn the basics of MainStage's built in arp midi effect!

Beginner MainStage Keys Rig Setup (Simple MainStage Template)

MainStage doesn’t have to be out of reach for even the least tech-savvy beginner, because the Simple MainStage Template makes it easy.

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Simple MainStage Template Patch Demos

MainStage doesn’t have to be out of reach for even the least tech-savvy beginner, because the Simple MainStage Template makes it easy.

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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.

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Worship Keys Players Feel Left Behind- A conversation w/ David and Ryan

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.

Build My Life - Live Worship Cover by Team Sunday Sounds

When the Sunday Sounds team was together in Boise several weeks ago, we started one of our mornings with a worship set! If you didn't catch the livestream we just released the third music video of us playing "Build My Life".

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MainStage Metronome Tutorial: Create a Tempo Knob

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn

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Keys Tutorial: How to Play Worship Keys in a Crowded Band

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn how to play keys in a way that makes an impact for the better, even in a crowded worship band.

MainStage Tutorial: How to Avoid Reassigning Hardware Every Time You Play

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn how to save each of your midi configurations so you can play anywhere you'd like and be ready to go in under 10 seconds.

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MainStage Metronome Tutorial: How to Change the Click Sound In MainStage

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn how to change the sound of MainStages metronome!

MainStage Tutorial: CPU Optimization in MainStage

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn how to optimize MainStage’s CPU use greatly increasing its reliability during live performance!

Choosing a Computer to Use with MainStage

Learn how to find the right computer to use with MainStage reliably- whether you're in the market for an upgrade or just getting started with Mac. There's a really wide range of Macs out there with various levels of memory, processors, hard drives and more!

We'll help you figure out what you need so you'll never have to worry about a crash.

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Ryan's Sunday Keys MainStage Template Workflow

Hey friends, in this video you'll learn how Ryan uses the Sunday Keys MainStage Template

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