How to Launch AppleScripts with MainStage

AppleScript is a powerful scripting language for Mac OS X. It lets you to do cool things like control iTunes, launch applications and files, and even shut down your computer. A little known fact is that you can launch AppleScripts with MainStage. Here’s how you do it. AppleScripts can be assigned to any controller in MainStage via the Assignments & Mappings window. In the screenshot below, CC#85 is mapped to a screen control element named “Launch AppleScript”.

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How to Rebuild a Corrupt MainStage Concert

A corrupt MainStage concert has got to be one of the worst things in the world, especially if you’ve been working on it for a long time. While all may seem lost, it’s actually possible to rebuild a MainStage concert in some cases. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to turn a corrupt MainStage concert into a patch file that can be easily imported into a new concert file. Create & Import the Patch File Did you know a MainStage concert is actually a folder in disguise?

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How to Enable the Sustain Pedal in Vintage B3 Organ

Vintage B3 Organ is a Hammond B3 emulation plugin, which ships with MainStage 3 and Logic Pro X. It’s a great sounding virtual instrument, and emulates many Hammond B3 physical traits as well — such as the lack of a sustain pedal. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to enable sustain in the Virtual B3 Organ plugin.

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How to Gain Stage Properly in Apple MainStage

In the world of audio, gain staging refers to optimizing the level of a signal from source to output, while minimizing noise and distortion. The principles of gain staging can be applied to everything from plugging an iPhone into a PA system to recording vocals for Beyoncé’s next album. Proper gain staging is also vital when creating patches in MainStage. In this post, I’ll share a few tips and tricks on how to properly gain stage to maximize dynamic range and sound quality in Apple MainStage.

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Apple MainStage Keyboard Programming

Introduction to MainStage Keyboard Programming In this series, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at all the possibilities that MainStage offers, and how to integrate these concepts into your own keyboard programming. Choosing Hardware for Apple MainStage A basic keyboard rig consists of a keyboard and associated pedals, a computer, and an audio interface. In this chapter, you’ll find out exactly what to look for when shopping for gear. At the end of the chapter, we’ll take a brief look at how keyboard rigs are set up on Broadway shows.

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Choosing Hardware for Apple MainStage

A basic keyboard rig consists of a keyboard and associated pedals, a computer, and an audio interface. In this chapter, you’ll find out exactly what to look for when shopping for gear. At the end of the chapter, we’ll take a brief look at how keyboard rigs are set up on Broadway shows.

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