Comments on: A Studio Session with MainStage: First Impressions http://www.moanincronin.com/2007/09/25/a-studio-session-with-mainstage-first-impressions/ Music, Machines, Macs, Movies, Miscellaneous Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:24:48 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Felix Mercer http://www.moanincronin.com/2007/09/25/a-studio-session-with-mainstage-first-impressions/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Felix Mercer Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:14:43 +0000 http://moanincronin.optophonic.com/?p=34#comment-327 I am using logic 8 to run backing tracks while at the same time using mainstage for my soft synths. Is there a way to get logic to send instrument change data per song (all of the songs exist in the same session divided by markers) so I don't have to do so manually live? Thanks I am using logic 8 to run backing tracks while at the same time using mainstage for my soft synths. Is there a way to get logic to send instrument change data per song (all of the songs exist in the same session divided by markers) so I don’t have to do so manually live?

Thanks

]]> By: soerena http://www.moanincronin.com/2007/09/25/a-studio-session-with-mainstage-first-impressions/comment-page-1/#comment-125 soerena Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:12:23 +0000 http://moanincronin.optophonic.com/?p=34#comment-125 Hi I'm using Mainstage as well. I run 5 vocals through my Firepod and out into the mixer, but I'm having severe feedback problems with my vocals. I can't turn the mixer up to a fair level of volume without the microphones (Shure Beta 58a) capturing every little single sound in the room and converting it to high freq feed. This is very annoying, and I believe it might be because of the very short latency that mainstage applies to my vocals. But my softsynths work just fine.. I've had some issues with my alesis controlpad: mainstage doesn't always receive the midisignals from the controlpad, and I don't know what to do about it. It's absolutely unacceptable in a live-show. Hi

I’m using Mainstage as well. I run 5 vocals through my Firepod and out into the mixer, but I’m having severe feedback problems with my vocals. I can’t turn the mixer up to a fair level of volume without the microphones (Shure Beta 58a) capturing every little single sound in the room and converting it to high freq feed.

This is very annoying, and I believe it might be because of the very short latency that mainstage applies to my vocals.

But my softsynths work just fine.. I’ve had some issues with my alesis controlpad: mainstage doesn’t always receive the midisignals from the controlpad, and I don’t know what to do about it. It’s absolutely unacceptable in a live-show.

]]> By: Fred http://www.moanincronin.com/2007/09/25/a-studio-session-with-mainstage-first-impressions/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Fred Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:31:17 +0000 http://moanincronin.optophonic.com/?p=34#comment-64 Hi, I am having the same issues but have a fix!! Logic P8 and Mainstage are almost 1 program and when MIDI IS IN use they merge based up what you are asking your controller to do. Turn all non-essential programs off. Use MIDI/Audio devices in Utility section to choose your setup. Any effect in LP8 can either be imported or setup as a BUS and are both MIDI controllable. Parameter Mapping is the key to keeping the CPU levels down so the program won't lock up. Another interesting FACT if you install Maestro an use DUET Logic pro 8 runs smooth as could be. Disconnect DUET and LP8 shows an error in LP8 and locks up. Plug Duet back in no problem anymore. Mainstage is an incredible piece of software that has its bugs and there are workarounds to the issues on the logic site of Apple. Best setup ever for guitar players or bass players or even vocalits. 1) MAC Laptop 1) external drive, 1 or 2 powered PA Speakers (or straight into the PA after you route it) for live sound and your guitar/guitars your good to go. Now just take your Laptop, Duet and your instrument anywhere and play and record. battery is good for close to 4 hours with no power just a battery. Duet, Apple and Logic Pro, Mainstage or Garageband together is all you need! NY-G-player Hi, I am having the same issues but have a fix!!
Logic P8 and Mainstage are almost 1 program and when MIDI IS IN use they merge based up what you are asking your controller to do. Turn all non-essential programs off. Use MIDI/Audio devices in Utility section to choose your setup. Any effect in LP8 can either be imported or setup as a BUS and are both MIDI controllable. Parameter Mapping is the key to keeping the CPU levels down so the program won’t lock up.

Another interesting FACT if you install Maestro an use DUET Logic pro 8 runs smooth as could be. Disconnect DUET and LP8 shows an error in LP8 and locks up. Plug Duet back in no problem anymore. Mainstage is an incredible piece of software that has its bugs and there are workarounds to the issues on the logic site of Apple.

Best setup ever for guitar players or bass players or even vocalits.

1) MAC Laptop 1) external drive, 1 or 2 powered PA Speakers (or straight into the PA after you route it) for live sound and your guitar/guitars your good to go. Now just take your Laptop, Duet and your instrument anywhere and play and record. battery is good for close to 4 hours with no power just a battery. Duet, Apple and Logic Pro, Mainstage or Garageband together is all you need!

NY-G-player

]]> By: Fred http://www.moanincronin.com/2007/09/25/a-studio-session-with-mainstage-first-impressions/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Fred Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:27:00 +0000 http://moanincronin.optophonic.com/?p=34#comment-63 Hi, I am having the same issues but have a fix!! Logic P8 and Mainstage are almost 1 program and when MIDI IS IN use they merge based up what you are asking your controller to do. Turn all non-essential programs off. Use MIDI/Audio devices in Utility section to choose your setup. Any effect in LP8 can either be imported or setup as a BUS and are both MIDI controllable. Parameter Mapping is the key to keeping the CPU levels down so the program won't lock up. Another interesting FACT if you install Maestro an use DUET Logic pro 8 runs smooth as could be. Disconnect DUET and LP8 shows an error in LP8 and locks up. Plug Duet back in no problem anymore. Mainstage is an incredible piece of software that has its bugs and there are workarounds to the issues on the logic site of Apple. Best setup ever for guitar players or bass players or even vocalits. 1) laptop 1) external drive, 1 or 2 powered PA Speakers (or straight into the PA after you route it) and your guitar/guitars your good to go. Now just take your Laptop. Duet and your instrument anywhere and play and record. battery is good for close to 4 hours with no power just a battery. NY-G-player Hi, I am having the same issues but have a fix!!
Logic P8 and Mainstage are almost 1 program and when MIDI IS IN use they merge based up what you are asking your controller to do. Turn all non-essential programs off. Use MIDI/Audio devices in Utility section to choose your setup. Any effect in LP8 can either be imported or setup as a BUS and are both MIDI controllable. Parameter Mapping is the key to keeping the CPU levels down so the program won’t lock up.

Another interesting FACT if you install Maestro an use DUET Logic pro 8 runs smooth as could be. Disconnect DUET and LP8 shows an error in LP8 and locks up. Plug Duet back in no problem anymore. Mainstage is an incredible piece of software that has its bugs and there are workarounds to the issues on the logic site of Apple.

Best setup ever for guitar players or bass players or even vocalits.

1) laptop 1) external drive, 1 or 2 powered PA Speakers (or straight into the PA after you route it) and your guitar/guitars your good to go. Now just take your Laptop. Duet and your instrument anywhere and play and record. battery is good for close to 4 hours with no power just a battery.

NY-G-player

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