Apple MainStage 3 - Manual (Page 67)

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Save changes to a plug-in setting
Do one of the following:
m To save the current plug-in parameter values as the setting: Choose Save Setting. This overwrites the
existing setting.
m To name and save a setting, including its folder location: Choose Save Setting As. You can create a
new folder in the Save As dialog, if you wish.
Note: Subfolders must be located in the folder for the corresponding plug-in. For example, you
could save a setting called “Euro Lead” in the Lead Synths subfolder of the ES2 folder.
Revert to a plug-in’s default settings
m Choose Reset Setting from the Settings pop-up menu.
Create a default setting
m Save a setting called “#default” in the Settings folder for the plug-in.
Delete a plug-in setting
m Choose Delete Setting from the Settings pop-up menu.
Adjust plug-in parameters
Each plug-in window contains controls to adjust the values of the parameters for that plug-in.
Some controls, such as buttons, knobs, and sliders, are shared by different plug-ins, while
others are unique to a particular plug-in. Most controls are labeled to show the parameter they
affect. Full details on the parameters of each individual plug-in can be found in the MainStage
Instruments and MainStage Effects manuals.
Adjust plug-in parameters
Do any of the following:
m Click buttons to switch them on or off.
m Drag knobs vertically to adjust their value.
m Drag sliders horizontally or vertically, depending on their orientation.
m Enter a value in a numbered field.
m Select a control, then move your mouse wheel or swipe your trackpad to adjust the value.
Reset a parameter to its default value
m Option-click the parameter.
Adjust a parameter in finer increments
m Hold down the Shift key before manipulating a control.