MainStage Backing Track Course from Nothing to Full Build
Build a full MainStage backing track with me! I’ll take you through opening MainStage for the first time, building a click track, making your custom MainStage preset, the hardware needed for live on stage, and finally MIDI controlling it with something like the Roland SPD-SX. But there really is no limit to what you can do, use, or control.
What you’ll learn
- Build a fully working MainStage backing track rig.
- Create backing tracks and click tracks.
- Custom builds to your needs.
- Start from scratch to a full rig (hardware included!).
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Making the Click Track –> 1 lecture • 10min.
- Building the MainStage Rig –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- Hardware for Audio Outputs –> 1 lecture • 4min.
- Outputting the Tracks from MainStage –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- MIDI Controlling with the SPD-SX –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Conclusion –> 1 lecture • 1min.
Requirements
Build a full MainStage backing track with me! I’ll take you through opening MainStage for the first time, building a click track, making your custom MainStage preset, the hardware needed for live on stage, and finally MIDI controlling it with something like the Roland SPD-SX. But there really is no limit to what you can do, use, or control.
Mainstage is a great first step into the world of backing tracks and customisable software. You can use it not just for backing tracks, but for virtual instruments, MIDI controlling things, and so much more. But I’m getting ahead of myself!
My goal is to help you build something you’ll see live on pub stages, arena stages, and everything in-between to gain an understanding of how it works. By the end of the course, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to use it with your band or live show.
I also include all of the stems and project templates I use throughout the course for you to download and use with me.
I will also mention that there’s no right or wrong way to do this. MainStage is incredibly customisable, so my hope is to give you the tools you need to create what you want for your project. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Let’s get started!