What's new in MainStage
Learn about the latest updates for MainStage 3.4.
MIDI input filtering
Channel Strip MIDI input inspector allows any MIDI CC data to be filtered, transformed or passed through
Content relocation
Relocate the Sound Library to an external storage device to save space on your Mac
ChromaVerb
ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colourful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces
Vintage EQ Collection
The Vintage EQ Collection provides three accurate models of vintage analogue EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s
And more
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 stand-alone 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 artefacts
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 synthesised 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.