Apple MainStage 2 - Manual (Page 29)

You can quickly start working in MainStage by choosing a concert template and trying
out the patch settings in the concert. This chapter provides a brief guided “walkthrough”
you can follow the first time you open MainStage. If you wish to continue learning the
major features of the application in a hands-on manner, consult the Exploring MainStage
guide included in the Logic Studio package.
This chapter covers the following:
• Before You Begin (p. 29)
• Opening MainStage (p. 30)
• Choosing a Concert Template (p. 30)
• Selecting Patch Settings in the Patch Library (p. 31)
• Adding a Patch (p. 32)
• Naming a Patch (p. 33)
• Selecting and Playing Patches (p. 33)
• Adding a Channel Strip (p. 34)
• Changing a Channel Strip Setting (p. 36)
• Learning a Controller Assignment (p. 37)
• Mapping a Screen Control (p. 39)
• Trying Out Full Screen and Perform Modes (p. 39)
Before You Begin
Before you start working in MainStage, you should connect the hardware equipment that
you plan to use, such as your keyboard controller, audio interface, instruments, or
microphones, to your computer. To use keyboard controllers and other MIDI devices with
MainStage, the devices should be capable of sending standard MIDI messages. If you’re
not sure whether this is the case for a particular device, consult the owner’s manual or
the product website. For more information, see
Setting Up Your System .
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Getting Started with MainStage 4