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Chapter 1 A First Look at MainStage
Getting Ready
Before you begin, you should install MainStage on your computer. For instructions,
see the Installing Your Software booklet that comes with Logic Studio. You should also
connect the music equipment that you plan to use, such as a MIDI controller, audio
interface, musical instruments, or microphone, to your computer. For more information
about using music hardware with MainStage, see the “Setting Up Your System” chapter
in the MainStage User Manual.
Opening MainStage
You start by opening MainStage and creating a new concert from a template.
Open MainStage:
Double-click the MainStage icon in your Applications folder or click the icon in the Dock. m
When you open MainStage, and each time you create or close a concert, the Choose
Template dialog appears, showing available concert templates for keyboards, guitars,
vocals, and other instruments.