Is it possible to get MainStage to route audio to multiple outputs? For example:
Looks like an aggregate device should be able to do this, but I think I'm missing how to set up the tracks. Thanks in advance for any help!
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15
Yes, the aggregate device does. Just create one in the Audio Midi Setup. Than, select this device in MainStage and select the output. Unfortunately, the selection of the outputs is a blind flight. You need to select an output in the channel strip and listen, where it ends up.
Best,
DaCaptain
It's very possible, I've done it on many occasions successfully!
Multiple output routing is contingent on your audio interface. The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (FS 18i8) is one of my interfaces and I've used MainStage to route both a pre-recorded metronome and audible cues to only the headphone outputs of this interface to avoid the audience hearing these musician friendly helpful tools (LOL). And with the FS 18i8, if the house is running mono.. I've also set up the 2nd main output of the FS 18i8 to act as a 3rd output increasing my number of routing options.
In addition to setting up the output routing sources within MainStage, the FS 18i8 has its own software mixer I have to use in addition to MainStage to successfully route things where I want them to go.
As for an "aggregate"... it will work, but with what you have. If you have an audio interface with multiple outputs, you should not need an aggregate (in my opinion). However, if your audio interface does not have multiple outputs, then an aggregate may come in handy in this scenario but it all comes down to how many outputs you need vs what you have available.
Which audio interface do you have?
Route vocals (or other tracks) to a different output
