Exploring Main Stage

MainStage 2 Exploring MainStage KKApple Inc. Apple Copyright © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014 Your rights to the software are governed by the 408-996-1010 accompanying software license agreement. The owner www.apple.com or authorized user of a valid copy of Logic Studio software may reproduce this publication for the Apple, the Apple logo, Logic, Logic Studio, and purpose of learning to use such software. No part of MainStage are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this publication may be reproduced or transmitted the U.S. and other countries. for commercial purposes, such as selling copies of this Finder is a trademark of Apple Inc. publication or for providing paid for support services. Other company and product names mentioned herein The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” of third-party products is for informational purposes Apple logo (Shift-Option-K) for commercial purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a without the prior written consent of Apple may recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with constitute trademark infringement and unfair regard to the performance or use of these products. competition in violation of federal and state laws. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. Contents 7 Chapter 1: A First Look at MainStage 8 Getting Ready 8 Opening MainStage 11 Exploring Edit Mode 15 Exploring Layout Mode 18 Exploring Perform Mode 20 Exploring Full Screen Mode 22 Key Concepts 23 Chapter 2: Adding and Organizing Patches 23 Getting Ready 24 Adding a Patch 26 Selecting Patches 27 Organizing Patches in the Patch List 30 Playing Patches 31 Key Concepts 3 33 Chapter 3: Editing Patches 33 Adding a Channel Strip 37 Changing the Channel Strip Setting 38 Adding a Plug-in 40 Creating a…