What's new in MainStage

Learn about the latest updates for MainStage 3.4.

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 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.