What's new in MainStage

Learn about the latest updates for MainStage 3.4.

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MIDI input filtering

Channel Strip MIDI input inspector allows any MIDI CC data to be filtered, transformed or passed through

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Content relocation

Relocate the Sound Library to an external storage device to save space on your Mac

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ChromaVerb

ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colorful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces

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Vintage EQ Collection

The Vintage EQ Collection provides three accurate models of vintage analog EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s

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General

  • Channel Strip MIDI input inspector allows any MIDI CC data to be filtered, transformed or passed through

  • Text notes can be added to the bottom of channel strips

  • The Metronome is now fully configurable, with separate settings for Bar, Group, Beat, and Division

  • This update also contains numerous stability and performance improvements

Sound Library

  • 2 vintage brush kits for Drum Kit Designer

  • More than 800 new loops in a variety of instruments and genres

  • New Visions library for Alchemy adds 150 cinematic presets

Plug-Ins

  • Space Designer offers a new design and a scalable, Retina interface

  • Step FX adds rhythmic multi-effect processing using three powerful step sequencers and an X/Y pad

  • Phat FX makes your tracks bigger and bolder using nine effects that add warmth and punch to your sounds

  • Studio Strings and Studio Horns are deeply sampled, realistic ensemble instruments with custom articulation controls

  • Mellotron is now available as a standalone instrument plug-in

  • Retro Synth now offers 18 different filter models

  • The length of individual steps in the Arpeggiator plug-in are adjustable

  • Loopback now applies a small crossfade at each loop cycle to reduce the likelihood of clicks or other audio artifacts

Alchemy

  • Alchemy provides drag and drop hot zones that let you select re-synthesis and sampling options while importing audio

  • Alchemy allows numerical editing of parameter values

  • Alchemy adds 12 new synthesized formant filter shapes

  • Alchemy now offers a side chain input that can be used as a source for envelope followers

  • Alchemy includes an automatic time align feature for improved morphing

  • New additive effects in Alchemy expand the options for filtering and modulating sound

Get more information on MainStage features. For a detailed list of enhancements and fixes in current and previous versions of Logic Pro X, refer to the MainStage release notes.

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