Using Stereo Outputs for your Electronics
This is a short article on how to get true stereo from your electronics. In order for a sound to be stereo, it needs two discrete audio...
EQing Intelligently: Using the Channel EQ Analyzer.
EQing can be a hard thing to master, but luckily there are many tools available to Mainstage users that takes some of the guessing out of...
4 Ways to Make Your Soloist Sound Pristine.
Almost every marching band shows features exposed moments with a soloist or two. These moments can be tremendously effective, giving the...
7 Ways to Manage Feedback
This is a hot issue with many marching ensembles, indoor and outdoor. Often times a group can't get the volume they want out of their system
The Gain Plug-In
Setting constant volume levels in Mainstage can often be unreliable. Either the fader doesn't amplify sounds loud enough, a fader jumps...
Building a Great Mix: the Difference Between Volume and Balance.
One of the biggest mistakes new engineers make when mixing an ensemble is not understanding the differences between volume and balance....
Getting a great keyboard mix from the start: Filters
One of electronics biggest benefits on the marching field is it's ability to amplify instruments, specifically the keyboards, and help...
Assigning and Triggering Samples.
One of Mainstage's most attractive features is it's ability to easily trigger audio samples. This is most easily done through the ESX24...
Recording A Performance Through Mainstage.
One commonly overlooked feature in Mainstage is the ability to record a performance. This allows you record and hear exactly when your...