Mainstage AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Mainstage

Mainstage is described as 'MainStage lets you take your Mac to the stage with a full-screen interface optimized for live performance, flexible hardware control, and a massive collection of plug-ins and sounds that are fully compatible with Logic Pro' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Mainstage for a variety of platforms, including iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best Mainstage alternative is GarageBand, which is free. Other great apps like Mainstage are Carla, Cantabile, MyMotif - Add music to video and Gig Performer.

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  1. GarageBand icon

    GarageBand

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    Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

    103 GarageBand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • GarageBand is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Mainstage.

    • GarageBand is the most popular free alternative to Mainstage.

    • GarageBand is Free and ProprietaryMainstage is Paid and Proprietary
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    Carla

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    Carla is an audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats. It has some nice features like automation of parameters via MIDI CC (and send output back as MIDI too) and full OSC control.

    44 Carla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Carla is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Mainstage.

    • Carla is the most popular Open Source alternative to Mainstage.

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceMainstage is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Cantabile icon

    Cantabile

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    Cantabile is a music workstation for live performing musicians. Build your ideal rig - one that leaves you free to focus on giving your best performance.

    30 Cantabile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Most users think Cantabile is a great Mainstage alternative.

    • Cantabile is the most popular commercial alternative to Mainstage.

    • Cantabile is Paid and ProprietaryMainstage is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. MyMotif - Add music to video icon

    MyMotif - Add music to video

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    Everyone want to have music to their videos, so why not creating it yourself? Even with ZERO knowledge of music, anyone can put together their own special soundtrack by using MyMotif’s sounds, melodies and beats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  6. Gig Performer icon

    Gig Performer

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    Build and control your live music rig with Gig Performer to transform and elevate your live performing experience by gaining complete control over the sound of your instrument or voice.

    28 Gig Performer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Modular Synthesizer icon

    Modular Synthesizer

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    Modular is a powerful sound design tool which allows you to build your own custom synthesizer by connecting different sound modules together. By separating each synthesis process, modules can be connected in any way.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. nlog Synth icon

    nlog Synth

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    Professional Virtual Analogue Synthesizer ::: check nlogmusic at YouTube :::

    NLogPoly Synth app is a polyphonic and multi-timbral virtual analogue synth with optional free Audio Unit (see below). Compatible with Lion. For set-up support, please use email!

    You have 8 synths in.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Splash Pro icon

    Splash Pro

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    Splash Pro is a totally new, simple, and powerful music creation tool and the easiest way to get creative in Garageband, Logic Pro X, or your favourite DAW. Using exclusive A.I technology, Splash Pro allows YOU to generate an infinite number of unique musical ideas, melodies...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. VHS Synth icon

    VHS Synth

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    Vintage Synths Recorded to VHS Tape.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. AudioKit Digitalism 2000 icon

    AudioKit Digitalism 2000

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    DIGITALISM 2000 is a new vintage synth module featuring exclusive sounds recorded from Digital Synths from the early 2000s. Retro and modern.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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