

Now you can choose the Patch that you want. “Loopback”, and set the Input to any free Bus, e.g. To do this, add a new Channel Strip on Concert level - first click on “Untitled Concert” on Patch ListĪnd then click the ⚙ icon and add a new Aux Channel Strip Thanks to this you will be able to easily change Programs (Patches) during the performance, and the looping tool will work with each of them. Go to the “Edit” view if you are not in it.īefore you choose the Patch you are interested in, first configure Loopback so that it is available for every Patch.

Start Mainstage 3 and create a new “Concert” - e.g. Part 1: Several different sound sources on one loop
Apple mainstage setup how to#
In this series of three blog posts, based on the example of MainStage 3, I will describe how to configure the built-in Loopback plugin and show how to control it without using your hands during live performances and achieve the same effect as when using dedicated looping equipment (e.g.

DAWs such as Apple Mainstage or Ableton Live are dedicated to live music. OK, great - we know what benefits a virtual studio provides in music production, but what about live performances or rehearsals? Nowadays, when virtual instruments sound at least as good as, and often better, than real instruments, anyone can create any track using MIDI at home, without spending money on an expensive studio, equipment and session musicians.
