MainStage Tutorial: How to Use MainStage as a Vocoder - Part 2

Several weeks ago we put out a tutorial on using MainStage as a vocoder and the response was strong - you guys are super into vocoding!
I wanted to follow up on that video with tips that will really help you dial in an awesome live vocoding sound using only MainStage's built-in plugins and a microphone.
Here's Part 1 in case you've missed it.
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[@inlightmedia]

I find that turning up "resonance" to its maximum (which is labeled "high") and changing the "mode" to "blend" gives you a more human like and understandable sound if you're going for that (though not as much as adding a pitch corrected vocal channel). Also, I used a noise gate to prevent background sounds from entering the pitch corrected strip and taking away from the on/off digital feel. I love how big this makes the vocals feel especially when you're singing by yourself.

[@RockyMountainSounds]

Well done!

[@SundaySounds]

Thanks, man!

[@JNTHNDVD]

A shiver just went down my back when I realised I don't need anything other than MainStage to sound cool. 😎 But seriously though, this is good stuff!👌🏻🙏🏻✌🏻

[@SundaySounds]

Thanks Jonathan! :)

[@alexandercook9614]

Wow!!!!! That sounds Awesome!!!
Great vocals too.

[@SundaySounds]

Thanks! :)

[@jerrycordato3489]

I just came across your vid today. I’ve used the vocoder for effects only (Bulletproof Citizen Way-You’ve already won me). I never considered it for background vocals. Great idea! I’m gonna try it this Sunday!

[@jzr_f5560]

Yooo give it a try! The youth will love it. The message is the same, the method is different. Is still part of praise and worship!

[@tatonascto]

Amazing, amazing, amazing... How great... Excelent work! Thanks

[@zacktaylorzeusandloki4800]

Good stuff, man! This is awesome!

[@caseyshannon4447]

Thank you sooo much for this

[@crazylegscooper100]

Thank you very much

[@andrelindenau3856]

Brilliant as ever!! Thank you very very much for all the great and inspiring stuff you are providing over the years, Mr. Ex-Dpfaltsound 😉

[@briansanders8748]

Bon Iver worship :)

[@alexcooper3911]

Dude. This is unreal. Thank you!!!!!

[@SundaySounds]

Absolutely! :)

[@jeremymerc]

Thank you so much for this!!! So inspiring 🎉🎉🎉

[@winifredho8213]

This is so cool, thanks for sharing :)

[@dsza3261]

Super

[@reinsphoenix]

6:20 divine

[@hyperfee]

Sounds amazing! I don't imagine it sounding too jarring and unnatural in the context of a church service either.

[@SundaySounds]

So fun! You'll have to let us know if you try it out!

[@Jonathan-Hamlett]

And now I want to race home to play with Mainstage... dang UA-cam making me practice when I want to take a night off.

[@SundaySounds]

It's so fun! :)

[@kels1170]

🔥

[@papeleriahigueyana6298]

Excellent tutorial, you can do mainstage 3 tutorials in Spanish? Blessings from Dominican Republic

[@SundaySounds]

We aren't doing any in Spanish at this time, but perhaps in the future! Thank you :)

[@MrRyancangri]

Sick!!!

[@davidjonathandiazrivera4808]

Wow. !!!👍👍👍👍

[@rors4stu]

That's so cool, one my song it sound like a choir or backing vocal just need a little more tweeting, are all those plugin are with mainstage or need logic pro ?

[@SundaySounds]

This is showing it done with MainStage so you can do it live, but MainStage and Logic share the same plugins.

[@toddmullins2251]

What song are you using for the demo? This has me stunned!!!

[@SundaySounds]

Here As In Heaven by Elevation Worship.

[@ghale94]

wwowowwwww! this is so cool! thank you for this! I've never done a live performance with tech equipment. im guessing your MacBook is connected to an audio interface, and then you have a speak connected to the audio interface- correct? where is the mic output coming from? sorry for my ignorance!

[@SundaySounds]

You can connect instrument cables out the back of the interface to send to a mixer.

[@Pianista2go]

Hi, question, do I need an audio interface to been able to use a mic with mainstage? Right now im stuck un that part. Help!!!!

[@SundaySounds]

Yes, you do.

[@inlightmedia]

I'm using a USB Microphone and it works pretty well. But a regular mic will need an interface for sure.

[@edinshealtiel3754]

THANKS .......

[@SundaySounds]

You're welcome!

[@jackmansfield9707]

Hey David got a question I’ve been doing some searching for 2 good speakers to to produce the sound for my keyboard setup.Which ones do you use in this video

[@SundaySounds]

We recommend these: sundaysounds.com/studio-monitors

[@sloopfan3706]

using this to play let go

[@MrLuke1404]

Is the effect also with a guitar possible?
Is a Loopstation in MainStage possible?

[@SundaySounds]

Hi, yes you can create loops in MainStage with the Loopback plugin.

[@JesseALwood]

Sk2 user weekly patch with modifiers?

[@SundaySounds]

If you head over to the Sunday Keys Resource Page you can learn how to put the weekly patch into the sections!