![]() Basically, you can use aliases to create ‘pointers’ that direct MainStage to utilize a previously created patch or channel strip.Īt the channel strip level, this can be helpful to utilize a common sound throughout various combinations and layers. Using aliases is one of the most powerful features of MainStage, and it also helps to make your computer better mimic the behavior of a patch/combi setup of a keyboard workstation. I can simply tweak the sound at the concert level and the adjustments apply across all of my patches. If I determine at sound check that the venue isn’t being kind to a certain frequency, I don’t have to go into each individual patch to make adjustments. I’ll often put some EQ controls at the top level. This is incredibly helpful if you want to create global adjustments. If you select a patch, however, and add a channel, then whatever you created is only available for that patch. Select the entire concert in the browser, then create a reverb channel, that reverb is now available for every single patch in the entire concert. Essentially, anything you create and set at a higher level overrides whatever you set at a lower level. ![]() There is a hierarchy that exists to allow you to have consistency across your sounds, and allow for diversity within patches at the same time. ![]() Understanding the concert, set, and patch paradigm is key to harnessing the power of MainStage. Configuring your MainStage concert files takes some time, and setting things up so that your show runs efficiently and in a stable manner is key for having a successful MainStage experience. You’ll also find MainStage in the backline setup of a multitude of tours, driving both keyboard and guitar setups. You’d be hard pressed to find a Broadway musical these days that doesn’t trigger sounds for the keyboard players using MainStage. I know I couldn't.Apple’s MainStage has quickly become the de facto standard for hosting virtual instruments on Mac platforms. But unable to point that to Kronos audio outs.Ī person who can solve these puzzles could make it a career. I see the meters jumping with Omnis 2 audio in the Kronos, global/audio. I ignored any pref for Kronos in MS3 and MBP. I was able to route some Omnis2 sounds to the headphones of my MBP. I am now in an epic struggle to route Ms3 or Omnis 2 sounds back to my Kronos. I also did the top secret triple handshake authentication code with Spectrasonics. Do whatever Spectrasonics say to activate.ġ7. Next to 'Input' instead of EXS24 you should now see Omnisphere.ġ6. Hover over Spectratronics and you should see Omnisphereġ5. You should see Spectratronics in this list.ġ2. Scroll down to 'AU Instruments' at the foot of the list.ġ1. A menu will appear listing all the Logic instruments firstĩ. On the right hand side of EXS24 when you hover over it an 'up' and 'down' arrow will appear - click on it.Ĩ. Hover over the right hand side of EXS24 (to the right of "input")ħ. ![]() Hover over "EXS24" (at the foot of the channel strip you will see Steinway Piano)Ħ. When opened on the right you will see the "channel strips"ĥ. If not here are the steps, skip the ones you have already done.Ĥ. Hover over that, then "Spectrasonics" from the next menu, then finally "Omnisphere" and "Stereo" (or "Multi-Output (8xStereo)" once you get more up to speed on what you're doing ). At the BOTTOM of that list will be an option for "AU Instruments". The menu that opens will have a number of the Apple-specific plugins listed. That allows you to select an alternative software instrument. You should see a pair of up/down arrows when you hover over the button. ![]() I'd suggest you need to bone up on your Mainstage knowledge Joe has linked to some valuable resources.Īlso, when adding Omnisphere to a Mainstage channel strip, you're not looking for "Omnis2" or anything like that, at least not on the first menu.Ĭlick on the right edge of the Software Instrument label (in your example, the button that says "EVP88"). I will try to get them on the phone Tuesday. I am guessing EVP88 is an Omnisphere instrument. I am making a little progress- I see a channel strip but nothing that says " I/O " and/or EVP88. Spectrasonics Support Page with tutorial on working with Omnisphere in numerous DAWs/hosts, including Mainstage. ![]()
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