Apple MainStage 3 - Manual (Page 66)

Chapter 5 Work in Edit mode 66
Use Channel EQ
The Channel EQ plug-in allows you to sculpt the sound of the channel strip before applying
other effects.
Use the Channel EQ plug-in
1 Double-click the EQ icon at the top of the channel strip.
The Channel EQ plug-in is added to the first available Insert slot and the plug-in window opens.
2 Do one of the following:
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Choose a Channel EQ setting from the Settings pop-up menu at the top of the
plug-in window.
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To graphically edit an EQ band, drag vertically to change the level or drag horizontally to
change the center frequency.
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To numerically edit an EQ band, drag the number to raise or lower the value; or double-click,
then type a new value.
For information about using the Channel EQ effect, see the MainStage Effects manual.
Use plug-in settings
MainStage plug-ins include settings that combine a set of parameter values optimized for a
specific result. For an instrument plug-in, a setting may re-create the characteristic sound of
a particular instrument, while for an effect plug-in, it may be tailored for use with a specific
instrument or to create a particular sound. You can choose settings, copy and paste settings, save
settings, and perform other functions in the Settings pop-up menu for each plug-in.
Choose a plug-in setting
1 To open the plug-in window, double-click the plug-in slot.
2 Click the Settings pop-up menu (at the top of the plug-in window), browse to the setting you
want, then select it.
Tip: You can also select the plug-in slot, then choose a plug-in setting in the Channel
Strip Inspector.
Choose the previous or next plug-in setting
Do one of the following:
m To choose the previous plug-in setting: Click the left arrow next to the Settings pop-up menu (or
choose Previous Setting from the Settings pop-up menu).
m To choose the next plug-in setting: Click the right arrow next to the Settings pop-up menu (or
choose Next Setting from the Settings pop-up menu).
Copy and paste plug-in settings
1 Click the Copy button in the plug-in window header (or choose Copy Setting from the Settings
pop-up menu).
All parameter setting are copied to a plug-in settings Clipboard, which is independent of the
OS X Clipboard.
2 Click the Paste button in the plug-in window header (or choose Paste Setting from the Settings
pop-up menu).