- #Apple mainstage live performance how to#
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I might be able to leave the G3X in the bag and plug acoustic into the ZED, get some cool sounding patches using SGear and built in stuff in Mainstage.
#Apple mainstage live performance how to#
I have an acoustic show on Friday, I'm already wondering how to build a rig to get my feet wet.
It should also have multiple dedicated outs so for example the click could be routed to a dedicated output and possibly even a dense mix (percussion, bass, softsynths) could have dedicated outs which would run to an upstream FOH mixer? So I need to figure out how I want to control everything (I need a midi keyboard controller for recording anyway) and I'm thinking the interface IN/OUT of the Mac should have 5 pin midi I/O for use with a foot controller. I had a Presonus 16.0.2 which I loved, I bet that would integrate beautifully with this type of setup. I need to map things out but this could be tremendous for stepping this up at cover AND original gigs (including acoustic). I think they also bundle those with Ableton Live Lite and some nice plugins as well.
I've seen some cool vids with a guy using Mainstage and a Focusrite. I need to consider a dedicated sound card and have a lot of experience with Focusrite (Scarlett and Saffire) on the PC side. Mainstage loaded up with some killer stems + live guitar(s) using SGear and possibly live stabs/triggers using a foot controller / USB midi keyboard and SynthMasters.
Keep in mind this is using my ZED 10FX which only has a stereo out (L/R) so there are no real options for routing and such, but I'm starting to think this could be an insane rig. so in seconds I'm jamming to the backing tracks (testing mode) and playing SGear in realtime! Mainstage found SGear, my softsynth SynthMasters. I was checking the amp sims (pretty cool) and then I realized for the original recording (in Reaper) my guitars are using SGear so why not try to incorporate both. I bought Mainstage ($30!) and I was able to export stems from Reaper as a test, bring them into Mainstage and do some testing.
#Apple mainstage live performance full#
Hit the link for the full scoop on Logic Studio.Thanks so much for the replies guys. Quite the deal when you look at other professional options like ProTools. One of the cooler features is how the UI is specifically setup to be viewed on stage from a distance with dim lighting. You can control effects and setups with MIDI and can customize sound settings to your liking all in a few clicks. Think of it as a mashup of Logic, GarageBand, Guitar Rig, and a bunch of DSP plug-ins. Included with Logic Studio is MainStage, a new app that is designed for live performance or band rehearsals. You’ll also have 80 pro plug-ins, 40 virtual instruments, and powerful live performance utilities. Included is Soundtrack Pro 2, which allows for seamless post-production (Soundtrack really shines at this) without a cluttered interface.
#Apple mainstage live performance upgrade#
An upgrade to Logic Pro, you now have a single-window UI that allows for total music production with the power of Logic Pro 8. Apple continues its streak of releasing new products this time with an updated piece of software, Logic Studio.