In order to run tracks with the template, we strongly recommend:

1. Mac OS 10.14.6 or higher, 2.2 GHz intel core i7 processor or M1 chip, and 16 GB RAM or higher (minimum 8 GB)

2. MainStage 3 version 3.2 or higher

3. Logic Pro 10.2+

4. Multitracks or backing track stems

5. Audio Output Device (8 outs recommended)

6. iPad or MIDI controller (optional)

7. Touch OSC App (optional)

8. In-Ear Monitors implemented at your church

9. Minimum 1 DI box and a couple of XLR/quarter-inch cables

10. Stage snake to connect to your soundboard (if necessary)

Getting your tracks properly connected to your sound system is an important step, and there are two ways of doing this depending on the equipment you have:

1. The easiest way is to use the headphone jack on your Mac, and use a splitter cable to split your 1/8" jack into two mono 1/4" jacks. Then connect the 1/4" jacks either into a DI box, straight into your soundboard, or into your stage snake. Once you're in MainStage, make sure you pan all of your instrument stems hard left, and pan your clicks and cues hard right. This method is simple and quick, but doesn't give your sound guy control over each of the stems individually.

2. If you need more mixing control over each instrument track, you'll need to use an audio output interface that has minimum 8 XLR or 1/4" outputs (ex. Roland Stage Capture, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20). Then connect your interface outs into your soundboard or stage snake. Once done, open up MainStage and assign each instrument channel's output to one of the outs on your interface in your desired order.

Yes! This template is free for all members. Check out our membership page for more information!

When you purchase, you'll receive a MainStage template file and a Touch OSC template file if you intend on using your iPad to control your tracks. You'll also receive step-by-step instructions on how to use this template properly for worship at your church.

Yes! If you have stems from another third-party site, those will certainly be compatible. If you want to create your own minimalist tracks, our template includes an ambient pad generator and an arp machine that both snap to the key and BPM of your song. So if you don't have backing tracks, you can still add movement and character to fill out your sound.