Follow the recommendations below in the order in which they're listed until you've isolated or fixed your issue. Before proceeding, make sure to back up the MainStage application.
Logic Pro X version 10.4.2 now allows users to save space on their Mac's hard. While not as popular as Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3 has a big following among. May 15, 2017 Locate MainStage 3 and drag it to the Trash. Reinstall MainStage from the App Store, or restore it from a backup. When restoring a copy of the MainStage application from a backup, you can either drag it from its storage location to your Applications folder, or you can restore it from a Time Machine backup.
1. Make sure MainStage is up to date
Make sure you're using the latest version of MainStage 3. Choose Apple menu () > App Store, then click Updates in the toolbar. If an update is available, click the Update button to download and install it.
2. Check device or software compatibility
If you're using an external audio interface, MIDI interface, storage system, or plug-in not made by Apple, make sure it's compatible with the latest version of MainStage 3. Contact the manufacturer for support. If an update is available, follow the manufacturer's instructions to update the device or software.
3. Check documentation
Check MainStage 3 Help to make sure MainStage is working as expected. You can search help for key terms shown in alerts or error messages.
4. Test using built-in audio
Sometimes an incompatible or malfunctioning external audio interface can cause issues with MainStage. If you're using an external audio interface, try using the built-in audio on your Mac instead of the interface.
To use built-in audio with MainStage:
If using built-in audio resolves your issue, you might need to update or service your audio interface. Contact the manufacturer for support.
5. Create a new concert
Sometimes concert files can become unusable, causing unexpected behavior in MainStage.
To create and test a new project:
Rebuild a damaged concert file
When you rebuild a concert, you export the layout, sets, and patches from your concert, then import them into a new concert.
6. Try a different user account
Open MainStage in another user account on your Mac. Logging in as another user can help you figure out if unexpected behavior is related to a specific user's settings or files.
7. Reset preferences
Resetting MainStage preferences doesn't affect your project files, presets, or patches. However, you do lose any custom preference settings you might have made.
Before resetting preferences, choose MainStage > Preferences and note any specific settings you've made. That way, after resetting preferences, you can go back and reapply your custom settings. For information on different preferences, see Preferences overview in MainStage Help.
To reset your MainStage preferences:
After your Mac restarts, open MainStage and try to reproduce the issue you were experiencing. If the issue no longer occurs, open MainStage preferences and reapply your custom settings.
8. Reinstall MainStage
If the issue persists, remove and reinstall MainStage. Your existing MainStage concerts won't be deleted, and can be opened after reinstallation.
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