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77MainStage User Guide
Use Channel EQ in MainStage
The ChannelEQ plug-in allows you to sculpt the sound of the channel strip. It is usually,
but not always, the first audio effect. The graphic controls make it easy to view and change
the audio signal in real time. For full details about the Channel EQ, along with some usage
tips, see the MainStage Effects documentation.
Use the Channel EQ plug-in
1. In MainStage, click the EQ area 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.
Note: Shift-click the EQ area to insert the Linear Phase EQ in the first available Insert
slot. Be aware, however, that the Linear Phase EQ takes more time to process your
signal than the Channel EQ, which makes it less suited to real-time performance.
2. Do one of the following:
• Choose a Channel EQ setting from the Settings pop-up menu at the top of the plug-
in window.
• To graphically edit an EQ band, drag vertically to change the level or drag
horizontally to change the center frequency.
• To numerically edit an EQ band, drag the number to raise or lower the value; or
double-click, then type a new value.
To learn more about using the Channel EQ effect, see the Channel EQ documentation in the
MainStage Effects Users Guide.
Use plug-in settings in MainStage
MainStage plug-ins include a variety of settings, each 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. In MainStage, 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 choose 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
In MainStage, do one of the following:
• 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).
• 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).