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Apple Mainstage 3
Having watched the Pro Tools Expert video on using Mainstage to host AU VIs in Pro Tools using Soundflower, a couple of Mainstage questions/thoughts:
* It appears that one gets all the Logic VIs with Mainstage - is this the case? My understanding is that Logic's standard instruments are one of its strengths, so this looks like pretty good value to supplement our AAX instruments * Assuming that AIR do release an AU version of IEP (Apple already list AIR as a producer of compatible plugins), and assuming that we would get this included with the AAX version most of us here would normally get, I take it Mainstage could be used to host IEP VIs (e.g. Velvet) in a live scenario |
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Re: Apple Mainstage 3
Yes to both questions.
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Re: Apple Mainstage 3
+1 Yep, AIR being untethered from PT-only (w/ the exception of contractual obligs for Creative Collection) allows them to support other host plug formats including AU 64bit.
It's amazing how much updated content Apple throws at LPX/Mainstage when you look at what you get w/ Creative Collection in PT Native for $599. You're spending an additional $199 for upcoming AIR IEP AAX64 (or $99 for upgrade), or buying NI Komplete (not even AAX64 yet) for more $$, only to get some parity w/ LPX stock content. So that makes snagging Mainstage 3 for all those VIs @ $30 attractive for Mac DAW users. Just extra brushes for the pallette -- toss Soundflower at it and make some fun VI noises in PT11 until AIR releases IEP. Avid's emphasis for out-of-box stand-alone composition is minimal nowadays, since mixing/tracking workflow is PT's real bread and butter. Most PT VI users have likely long-ago branched out to 3rd party VI favorites anyway. I love mixing in PT Native, but for $599 I do wish they would unchain a few tiny things like per track input monitoring control (since CPTK is gone, this is an HD-only feature again, among other things). LPX is a loss-leader for Apple, and not a core cash cow like PT is for Avid -- but such small moves like input monitoring wouldn't devalue HD, imho. But back on MainStage - I remember going to a Moody Blues show a couple years back and having sucky seats off at the side near their hired touring keyboard guy. He was right in front of me and I could see his Macbook Pro running MainStage 2 patches for each song on the SetList. Saw the same thing @ a Foster the People concert (hey the HOB tixx were free - lol). So I guess for live Mac performers, MainStage 3 and those VIs are a no-brainer regardless of what DAW you prefer.
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Re: Apple Mainstage 3
Hello. Not to be assuming but.
Does MainStage3 come with any sounds? I imagine it needs Logic X. The optional 35Gb download in logic is no charge (Not an in-app purchase)? Thanks.
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Re: Apple Mainstage 3
MS3 includes ALL the same content LPX does. No in-app purchases, just in-app download of the 35gb (multiple VIs, loops, etc.). All included for $30... :)
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Re: Apple Mainstage 3
Mainstage Rocks. Very versatile keyboard set up for the price you pay.
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