Ask Patch Foundry: Balancing MainStage/Hardware Levels
I received this email from a reader this week:
I bought a MOTU MicroBook based on this advice and it's a wonderful piece of equipment. Many thanks. I am still getting my head around things and I'd love to hear your thoughts on a couple of points.
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3 Tips For Piano EQ
We received this email from a reader this week:
I use Mainstage in worship, using macpro, the church keyboard is dated and is a 15 year old alesis which I midi and then out put is via a DI. We have analog desk at one church site and a digital desk at the other.
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7 Tricks For Playing Pads
Pads (typically a synth patch with a long attack and release) are a great way to fill out the sound in any band, but can be tricky to use live. Here are 7 ways to tame your pad sounds:
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5 Signs You Need An Audio Interface
Many MainStage users settle for using the headphones out on their laptop for audio, while most pro users of MainStage rely on audio interfaces. How do you know if an audio interface is worth the investment? Here are 5 signs you need an audio interface:
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MainStage Tidbits: 5 General Tips For Crafting Great Sounds
While it’s helps to purchase patches for live use, most people will end up needing to adjust a few parameters to get the sound they’re looking for live. Here are 5 tips that can help you make on-the-go adjustments:
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