About the Course
Apple's MainStage 3 turns your Mac into a complete live rig, and the course will show you how to bring all your studio tools on stage, in any configuration you can dream up, and make a truly complete live performance package!
The course starts out with the basics, downloading MainStage and setting up your Audio and MIDI Devices. Then, it jumps right into the Factory Templates for Keyboards, Guitars, Drums, Vocals, and so on, designed to get you up and running immediately.
From there, course dives into the real creative potential of MainStage. Starting with an explanation of the menu items, the course offers you a thorough guide to creating Concerts, Sets, and Patches from scratch, covering everything from the basics, to advanced patch creation features and techniques.
We also makes sure you're ready for the band, exploring playing backing tracks and setting up Click Tracks and Multiple Mixes. Whether you're new to MainStage 3 or an experienced user looking to get more out of it, this course can help you get your rig ready for the gig!
Syllabus
Getting Started
• Introduction
• Downloading & Launching
• Setup
• Keyboard Templates
• Guitar, Drums & Vocals Templates
• Menu Items Pt. 1
• Menu Items Pt. 2
• The MainStage UI
Layout Menu
• Layout Menu Pt. 1
• Layout Menu Pt. 2
Patch Creation
• Patch Creation In Multiple Parts
Advanced Patch Creation & Actions
• Click Tracks
• Playback Plug-In
• Loopback Plug-In
Performance & Wrap Up
• Putting it All Together -We begin building a concert using a fictitious set list and incorporate everything we’ve learned so far in the edit menu.
• Troubleshooting
Your Instructor
Shantanu Ravindra Pande
Shantanu Ravindra Pande is a multi-talented musician and composer. He has made a name for himself in the music industry as a composer, arranger, programmer, producer, and keyboardist. Shantanu has worked on a number of films, including Fatteshikast, Pawankhind, Sher Shivraj, Subhedar, TDM, and Chowk. His music is known for its unique style and ability to capture the essence of the film.
Shantanu has always had a passion for music and has been playing the keyboard since he was a child. He honed his skills over the years, studying music theory and composition. His hard work and dedication paid off when he started getting opportunities to work on good music & films. Shantanu's ability to create music that perfectly complements the composition & cmposer/director's visuals on screen has made him a sought-after Composer-Producer in the industry.
In addition to his work in films, Shantanu has also worked on various other projects, including short films, ad jingles and albums. He's also a part of Band Sampoorna and playing freelancing Keyboardist/Pianist for various bands. He's also teaching Keyboard/Piano & Music Production Course to students from all over the globe under his Online & Offline Music Academy. He is a versatile musician who can create music in a variety of genres. Shantanu is truly a master of his craft, and his work is a testament to his talent and passion for music.