About the MainStage Documentation

MainStage includes several documents that will introduce you to the application, help you get started working, and provide detailed information about MainStage features and controls.

• MainStage User Manual: This onscreen manual (the MainStage User Manual) describes the MainStage interface, commands, and menus, and gives step-by-step instructions for creating MainStage concerts and for accomplishing specific tasks. It also includes information on setting up your system. It is designed to provide the information you need to get up to speed quickly so you can make use of the intuitive interface and powerful features of MainStage.

  If you want to start by learning how to set up audio and MIDI hardware to use with MainStage, read Setting Up Your System. If you want to learn about the features and controls in the MainStage interface, read The MainStage Interface. If you want to jump right in and start using the application, skip ahead to Getting Started with MainStage, then read the chapters on Edit mode, working with concerts, and Layout mode. If you want to read about using MainStage in live performance, turn to Performing Live with MainStage.

• Exploring MainStage: This booklet introduces the basics of MainStage in an easy, approachable way. It aims to get new users up and running with MainStage quickly so you can have confidence and continue learning at your own pace. Each chapter presents major features and guides you in trying things out.
• Logic Pro Instruments: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for using the powerful collection of instruments included with Logic Pro and MainStage.
• Logic Pro Effects: This onscreen manual provides comprehensive instructions for using the powerful collection of effects included with Logic Pro and MainStage.
• Working with Apogee Hardware: This onscreen manual describes the use of Apogee hardware with Logic Pro and MainStage.