MainStage 3.4 Update

What's New in MainStage Version 3.4

General

Channel Strip MIDI input inspector allows any MIDI CC data to be filtered, transformed or passed through
Text notes can be added to the bottom of channel strips
The Metronome is now fully configurable, with separate settings for Bar, Group, Beat, and Division
This update also contains numerous stability and performance improvements

Sound Library

Plug-Ins

ChromaVerb is a sophisticated new algorithmic reverb with a colorful, interactive interface for creating rich acoustic spaces
Space Designer offers a new design and a scalable, Retina interface
Step FX adds rhythmic multi-effect processing using 3 powerful step sequencers and an X/Y pad
Phat FX makes your tracks bigger and bolder using 9 effects that add warmth and punch to your sounds
The Vintage EQ Collection provides 3 accurate models of vintage analog EQs from the 1950s to the 1970s
Studio Strings and Studio Horns are deeply sampled, realistic ensemble instruments with custom articulation controls
Mellotron is now available as a standalone instrument plug-in
Retro Synth now offers 18 different filter models
The length of individual steps in the Arpeggiator plug-in are adjustable
Loopback now applies a small crossfade at each loop cycle to reduce the likelihood of clicks or other audio artifacts

Alchemy

Alchemy provides drag and drop hot zones that let you select re-synthesis and sampling options while importing audio
Alchemy allows numerical editing of parameter values
Alchemy adds 12 new synthesized formant filter shapes
Alchemy now offers a side chain input that can be used as a source for envelope followers
Alchemy includes an automatic time align feature for improved morphing
New additive effects in Alchemy expand the options for filtering and modulating sound