Tommybrady Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Mainstage seems to sustain notes at random, and other notes on the keyboard stop working. Im left with 1 or two notes constantly ringing until i actually go to my laptop and shut down mainstage!!!! Does anyone have an idea what might be causing this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougb256 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 What type of keyboard are you using, where is it plugged, does it have its own port, etc? It sounds like there is congestion wherever your MIDI input is coming in to your Macbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty1962 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I used Mainstage recently for bass on the left and piano on the right and it was cutting out like crazy and locked up on me. I was afraid to use the sustain pedal for fear it would lock up. Its unusable for me.. I have a Novation SL-61, MacBook Pro, 4 gigs ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncontrollableman Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yes I have also had this problem . I'm using the latest Mac book pro 2.4 GHz intel duo etc etc with a firewire 410 (just for the midi as the new Mac book pros won't support USB and midi at the same time) my controller is the Axiom 61. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommybrady Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 What type of keyboard are you using, where is it plugged, does it have its own port, etc? It sounds like there is congestion wherever your MIDI input is coming in to your Macbook. Its a old school casio AZ-1, running through an echo audio fire4 interface could it be that the interface is not compatible with the contoller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nygplayer Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hi, You must have your settings in the "environment" setup incorrectly. Do your routing trough the environment window and you can do what you say you can't. There aren't too many things Logic cannot do its a mater of learning where they are (what you want) and how to employ them. Logic Pro 8 is the most complete and intelligent studio on the market. there are a few quirks but they are all explainable and have workarounds. Most end up with problems do due the plug-ins!! Universal Binary plug-ins are key, also make sure they are updated and re-start Logic or Mainstage so that the changes can take effect. As far as Mainstage and CPU turn off whatever part of an EQ, channel strip etc. or other plug-in that you are not using these open ended non-used areas eat CPU in Mainstage. As someone else stated, Mainstage is the most reliable on stage live computer program when setup correctly. Its not Mainstage giving you problems, its how you are leaving Mainstage's CPU usage available to items you are not using. It is recommended to close any and all other applications not being used even if this means blocking them while using Mainstage. Also clear the startup programs not needed you will notice an immediate difference in Mainstage. As ar as latency issues this can be controlled by setting up Logic Global Preferences so that the latency level is set to a usable setting not allowing latency to takeover. This setting is automatically picked up by Mainstage. Hope this helps someone. Rock On! NY'er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhudson Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 So if I go buy the new Mainstage 17" Macbook Pro w/4Gbytes RAM and not go nuts with third party plugins or Space Designer, what are the odds that I can actually rely on this onstage? Such a mixed bag of comments on the Internet about this thing and its hard to shell out $$ for a MBP when I'd only be buying the MBP for Mainstage and live use (already have an iMac at home) (and not buying a better keyboard)...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nygplayer Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hi, All I can say is that I'm using a MBP 15 inch with 4gig of ram (upgraded from 2) and have had no issues. I can't say what will happen if you do what you say only my experience with Mainstage. I will add that the settings you make ultimately determine how Mainstage reacts. Also your interface or all interfaces for that matter have a certain degree of latency. I use Duet by Apogee its a perfect match for the MPB. Best of Luck! NY'er Maybe macprovideo.com might be of some assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keysync Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I use a Roland keyboard through the midi input in a MOTU Ultralite (Firewire), and a CASIO AZ-1 through an M-Audio USB input into my Macbook. No problems. Just make sure all the settings are correct in your Layout page before each gig. Sometimes Mainstage has a problem seeing everything when it starts up. I also like to check each patch (a bit of a pain), especially if I've been working on some changes at home, but once set - it works perfectly. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 just for the midi as the new Mac book pros won't support USB and midi at the same time. ?? What do you mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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