When setting up a new show, I find there are certain tools that are absolutely indispensable for the work I do onsite. For a moderate sum of money, it’s easy to assemble a basic toolkit to bring to the theatre that will cover nearly everything you need. I usually put my tools in a small […]
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NEO Ventilator 2 Leslie Emulator Review
While setting up the new Broadway production Gettin’ the Band Back Together, the NEO Ventilator 2 was an great solution for an accurate Leslie emulator.
Continue readingMore TagThe MainStage Rigs of the Broadway Show Gettin’ the Band Back Together
I recently had the pleasure to set up the MainStage rigs as the synthesizer programmer for the new Broadway production Gettin’ the Band Back Together.
Continue readingMore TagMainStage 3 Tutorial: Optimizing Computer Performance
Here is a checklist to do prior to using MainStage 3 in a live situation. By making these adjustments, you’ll notice an improvement in computer performance.
Continue readingMore TagHow to Build a Redundant MainStage Rig on a Budget
I created an earlier post providing step by step instructions for building a redundant rig for MainStage. While this setup works incredibly well, it’s not necessarily within the budget for all productions nor is it always portable enough to be easily transported. In this post, we’ll take a look at how to create a redundant […]
Continue readingMore TagThe Ultimate Guide to Building a MainStage Keyboard Programming Rig on a Budget
I see many forum posts in which people are attempting to build MainStage rigs for musical theatre on a budget, so I thought it would be helpful to offer some suggestions for combinations of gear that would allow someone to assemble a MainStage rig for live performance that won’t break the bank. There are many […]
Continue readingMore TagMainStage 3 Tutorial: Editing EXS24 Strings for Greater Playability
MainStage comes with a lot of great stock orchestral patches, though they often get a bad rap as these patches aren’t necessarily optimized for musical playability right out of the box. Many of the patches sound dull, are difficultly to control, and lack the needed response to be able to use them effectively. While I […]
Continue readingMore TagMainStage 3 Tutorial: How to Share MainStage Patches Between Concerts
When doing keyboard programming using MainStage, it’s often much easier and more convenient to share individual patches and sets rather than uploading an entirely new concert if it’s necessary to add incremental updates to the file. This is especially true when collaborating over long distances. In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to collaborate using […]
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