MainStage Tutorial: Mapping MIDI FX To Plugin Parameters In MainStage 3.3

The truth is that this new MainStage feature is a real game changer for patch creation. Being able to modify (modulate) any audio FX...

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffMarch 31, 2017MIDI FX, MIDI effects, MIDI tutorial, Mainstage MIDI FX lesson, MIDI FX Tutorial, MainStage 3 MIDI, MainStage 3 Tutorial, MainStage 3 Lesson, MainStage tutorialComment

MainStage 3.3 - New Midi FX Features

Quick intro to the new midi FX features in MainStage 3.3. These new functions open up a level of automation and control not possible before in MainStage....

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffMarch 30, 2017MIDI FX, MIDI Effects, MIDI Overview, MainStage Update, MainStage 3 Update, MainStage 3.3, MainStage Tutorial Comments

MainStage 3.3 First Impressions- What's New?

MainStage 3.3 is finally here! After a couple long months of waiting for the update we all hoped was coming, is it everything we hoped it would be?

In this video I give a brief overview of some of the new features included in MainStage 3.3...

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffMarch 29, 2017MainStage 3.3 Update, MainStage Update, MainStage Features, MainStage New Features, MainStage Video LessonComment

MAINSTAGE PATCH TUTORIAL: How To Get More From Aliased Channel Strips!

A few days ago I received this question: "I want to use two patches specifically on my keyboard. I want to play a Rhodes EP patch over the entire keyboard and I also want a Square Pad patch available on the...

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffMarch 23, 2017MainStage Alias Velocity, MainStage Alias, MainStage Velocity, MainStage Lesson, MainStage TutorialComment

MainStage Patch Tutorial: How To Balance Your Volume Levels Across MainStage Patches

This is a question I get all the time "How can I keep my sounds consistent" or "Why do my patches sound great at home and like garbage in the venue"? It can be hard to keep pads balanced with lead synths, pianos balanced with organs.

MainStage Tutorial, Sound Design Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffMarch 9, 2017MainStage Balance Patches, Balancing Patches, Balance Channels, Level Audio, Balance Audio, MainStage Video Tutorial, MainStage Lesson, Set up VolumeComment

MainStage Patch Design Tutorial: Choosing The Right Order For Your Audio Effects

...the truth is that the choices you make about where in the order each audio fx goes can have a big impact on the finished sound.

Check out this video for some examples...

Sound Design Tutorial, MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffMarch 2, 2017MainStage Tutorial, MainStage MIDI FX Order, MIDI Effects, MIDI Effect Order, MainStage Effects Order, MainStage Sound Design, MainStage Video Lesson, Logic Pro X, Logic X Effects OrderComment

MainStage As A Step Sequencer Part 2! MainStage Tutorial

After I released a video for a step/midi sequencing technique for MainStage, I got some great feedback and questions on how far this technique could be taken. So I shot a part 2 video where I go even more in-depth.

Sound Design Tutorial, MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffFebruary 16, 2017MainStage Step Sequencer, Step Sequencing, MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Lesson, MainStage Video, Chord Trigger, Arp, Arpeggiator, MainStage Program, Programming Notes Comment

How To Use MainStage As A Step Sequencer: MainStage Tutorial

Hey friends, while MainStage packs an amazing amount of value into that $30 package, there are a few features that I really wish the software included that are unfortunately not available.

One of those is a midi/step sequencer. A step sequencer allows you to trigger a...

MainStage Tutorial, Sound Design Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffFebruary 10, 2017MainStage Step Sequencer, Step Sequencing, MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Lesson, MainStage Video, Chord Trigger, Arp, Arpeggiator, MainStage Program, Programming Notes Comments

MainStage 3 Tutorial: Using The MainStage Metronome And Creating An Aggregate Audio Device

Hey friends, in this MainStage 3 tutorial we discuss how to use the Klopfgeist plugin within MainStage as your metronome/click track. We also explain how to create an aggregate audio device on your computer to combine your audio interface with the headphone output on your computer and/or another interface.

MainStage 3 Tutorials: How To Fix An Inverted Or Backwards Sustain Pedal

Hey folks, here's a quick video on how to fix an inverted or backwards sustain pedal in MainStage 3.

MainStage 3 Tutorial: Get More From Your Mod-Wheel!

Want to upgrade your MainStage patches? Here's a little tutorial about how you can add tons of extra functionality to control tons of different midi parameters by using the "Midi Modifier" FX in MainStage and connecting it to your mod wheel.

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffJanuary 13, 2017Mod Wheel, Modwheel, Mod Wheel Tutorial, Mainstage Mod Wheel, Modwheel Lesson, MainStage Tutorial, Volume Fade, Filter Comment

How To Change The Key Of A Song Specific Patch

Here's a quick video on how to transpose one of the song specific patches on our site to any other key. It's quick and easy!

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffOctober 31, 2016Change Key, Transpose, Transposition, Song Specific Patch, Transpose Song Patch, Transpose Song Specific, Transpose Lesson, How to Transpose, Transposition Tutorial, MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Lesson, Transpose Chord Trigger, Transpose Chords Comment

MainStage Tutorial: Patch Organization

Hey friends, here's a quick tutorial on the method I use to keep my MainStage patches organized. Special guest appearance from my kid.

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffOctober 7, 2016Patch Organization, Importing Patches, MainStage Tutorial, Organizing MainStage, Folder Heirarchy, Folder Structure, Patch Structure, Concert Organization, Store Patches, Organized, Workflow, work flow Comments

Solving MainStage Audio Issues: Latency, Audio Dropouts, Crackling...

Hey friends, here's a video where we discuss several different aspects of MainStage that you can optimize to get the most out of your Mac CPU.

Tutorial: How To Add A High Cut Control To Your MainStage Concerts!

Hey friends, this latest quick video demonstrates how to map an on-screen knob or fader to a global high cut (low pass) filter in your MainStage concert:

MainStage Tutorial, Sound Design Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffSeptember 10, 2016MainStage High Cut, MainStage Filter, High Cut Control, MainStage EQ, MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Lesson, HPF, LPF Comments

MainStage Tips And Tricks: Automatic Plugin Bypass Tutorial

Hey friends, if you're trying to save CPU check out this quick video on setting up automatic plugin bypass in MainStage!

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffAugust 29, 2016MainStage Tips, MainStage Tricks, MainStage Plugin Bypass, Plugin Bypass, Bypass Tutorial, MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Lesson, CPU Save, Save CPU, CPU Settings, MainStage Performance, Performance Optimization, Speed up MainStage, MainStage Glitch Comment

Technique Thursday: How To Make Your Digital Synths Sound Analog

Here's a quick video on how to make your digital synths sound analog...

Sound Design Tutorial, MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffAugust 4, 2016MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Analog Sound, Digital Sound, Digital Synth, Digital to Analog, Make Digital Synth Sound Analog, Make Sound Warm, MainStage LessonComment

MainStage Tips And Tricks: Chord Trigger In 3 Minutes

Three minute video on how to use the chord trigger plugin in MainStage and Logic.

MainStage Tutorial, Sound Design Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffJune 16, 2016Chord Trigger, Chord Trigger Tutorial, Chord Trigger Lesson, Chord Trigger MainStage, MIDI Effect, MIDI FX, MainStage Tutorial Comment

Worship Leading Tips: How I Record Custom Guide Cues

Hey friends, here's a quick video on how I record custom guide cues to use for worship using multitracks.

MainStage Tips And Tricks: Mono Output In MainStage

How to sum your MainStage output to mono using the "gain" plugin. If you're only sending one signal to your soundboard you definitely need to do this!

MainStage Tutorial, Video Tutorial 1David PfaltzgraffApril 17, 2016Mono Output, MainStage Output, Stereo to Mono, Sum to Mono, Summing to Mono, MainStage Mono, MainStage Tutorial, MainStage Lesson Comments

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