How to Setup a Software Worship Keys Rig

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Watch any music video from a popular worship artist and you will probably notice a Mac computer near the keys player. When these sounds are in your computer, you can take them anywhere you go without having to lug around and set up a heavy keyboard every week.
Using MainStage or Ableton Live is amazing because they give you nearly unlimited sound options right at your fingertips, but you might find yourself asking if you can confidently transition from your traditional hardware keyboard to a software based setup.
If you're not sure about how to begin the transition to a software keys rig, this new video is a quick crash course in midi, audio, what keyboard and computer to pick, and how to get yourself set up fast for success.
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► ENTRY-LEVEL KEYS RIG
SOFTWARE:
MainStage 3 (Mac Only): www.apple.com/mainstage/
SOUNDS:
Sunday Keys MainStage Template: sundaysounds.com/sunday-keys
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HARDWARE:
BEST Cheap Midi Keyboard: amzn.to/3adtnZc
(or use what you already own with below adaptor)
Midi to USB interface/adaptor: amzn.to/2G0ZBZP
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Audio Interface: amzn.to/2QUx12l
(or just use headphone jack with below cable)
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Laptop Stand: amzn.to/2QUq29q
COMPUTER SPECS:
Model: MacBook Pro 2014-2015 (15" recommended)
Processor: i5 Quad Core MacBook Pro 2.2 GHz or higher
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 256GB SSD or more
Computer Buying Guide:
sundaysounds.com/computers
► MID-RANGE KEYS RIG
SOFTWARE:
MainStage 3 (Mac Only): www.apple.com/mainstage/
Ableton Live Intro (PC or Mac): amzn.to/2Tp4rYK
Ableton Live Standard (PC or Mac): amzn.to/2tXn9vF
(Ableton Live "Lite" NOT recommended)
SOUNDS:
Sunday Keys MainStage Template: sundaysounds.com/sunday-keys
Sunday Keys for Ableton Live Template: sundaysounds.com/sunday-keys-...
Song Specific Patches: sundaysounds.com/song
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COMPUTER SPECS:
Model: MacBook Pro 2015-2019 (15" recommended)
Processor: i7 Quad Core MacBook Pro 2.2 GHz or higher
Memory: 16 GB-32GB RAM
Storage: 256GB-512GB SSD
► PRO-LEVEL KEYS RIG
SOFTWARE:
MainStage 3 (Mac Only): www.apple.com/mainstage/
Ableton Live Standard or Suite (PC or Mac): amzn.to/2tXn9vF
SOUNDS:
Sunday Keys MainStage Template: sundaysounds.com/sunday-keys
Sunday Keys for Ableton Live Template: sundaysounds.com/sunday-keys-...
Song Specific Patches: sundaysounds.com/song
3rd Party:
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Midi Controller: amzn.to/387d528
Midi Controller Skin: sundaysounds.com/patches/sk-skin
Audio Interface (8 outputs): amzn.to/2NrXnGV
Laptop Stand: amzn.to/35Vq5pQ
USB Cables: www.amazon.com/s?k=cable+matt...
COMPUTER SPECS:
Model: 16-inch MacBook Pro
Processor: i7 6-Core 9th Gen
Memory: 32 GB RAM or more
Storage: 1TB SSD or more
Gear We Use:
BEST Cheap Midi Keyboard ► amzn.to/3adtnZc
BEST Cheap Midi Controller ► amzn.to/387d528
NanoKontrol 2 Skin ► sundaysounds.com/patches/sk-skin
Audio Interface ► amzn.to/2NrXnGV
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@jocelynmendez7489 3 жыл бұрын

hey i just want to say THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO. i have been trying to see how and where to start and go into using software in my worship piano. There are so many videos but all of them are so difficult to understand. This video has been sooo helpful. THANK YOU

@kendallfrazier9325 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are awesome...Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@it-is-I-here-2727 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using Mainstage with Omnisphere -(its what is the best setup for our church but others may find Abelton Live better for them so your bringing up great points) --and I use awesome products such as Sunday keys for a few years now for sure buy yeah this is a very good video for many people starting out as I remember the earlier stages when starting out so keep up the GREAT work there man like totally good stuff you guys put out

@jerzboybeats9555 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video. Thanks for sharing your ministry.

@Akulyemakilyo 3 ай бұрын

Really helpful, thanks for sharing and may God bless your ministry 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@walterc77 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If you’re having trouble getting audio to your PA’s then this is your video! 12:12 really helped a lot.

@DenroyRobyn 3 жыл бұрын

SK 2021 for Mainstage has been amazing.

@TemporalLobeMusic 3 ай бұрын

Another quality and informative video from Sunday Sounds! I'm looking for the one on how to set-up and play various patches in Ableton LIve. Thanks!!

@voluntarymusic 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and good advice. Thanks!

@justinjoshua1648 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@carlosantos7824 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!im so glad! I feel this video is for me (xd)✌🏻😅 because last last week,im asking,same topic in this video Thankyou all Godbless!

@rios_5314 3 жыл бұрын

You should make a Sunday Keys With Keyscape & Omnisphere brother, imagine using the rhodes from keyscape & Acoustic Pianos aswell and pads from Omnisphere.

@justinjoshua1648 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@CollinsMhalila Ай бұрын

I loved you have experienced me to love it

@MAJORSVNVLOGS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuuuuu

@moments_with_IH 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Is that a Fender Rodes I see in the back?! Sweet

@josuelopez-le9up 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video step by step and links to all the gear?

@josuelopez-le9up 3 жыл бұрын

What would be really helpful

@elspuffricho3305 2 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you for your video! I am trying to set this up on a M1 Macbook air. It doesn't have a headphone jack and I am not sure I want to buy an interface thing yet but I do have this midi to USB interface cord already. What would you use to then hook the sound up to speakers at chuch?

@imashikda 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a dedicated video for windows

@cgonzt5636 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, What specific DI box are you referring to? Standard DI for instruments or those specific for Laptop/ multimedia use? (Samson MCD2, Radial Pro AV1)

@cgonzt5636 2 жыл бұрын

What cable can you recommend from Audio interface stereo output going into a DI mono only? Because there’s just only one room left in main FOH console. Thanks 🙏

@josuelopez-le9up 3 жыл бұрын

What DI Box should I buy?

@JYKorea1 3 жыл бұрын

@12:13 Which is the best option to connect keyboard to mac, 1 or 3??

@zamora_5312 3 жыл бұрын

Sunday Keys 2021 is amazing but one main downside I’ve seen is that the EP Piano needs and update like asap, stock EP from main-stage 3 is so outdated that it needs and update.

@JhonThijzen 3 жыл бұрын

hi David i need the link to download my SK 2021

@dsertile Жыл бұрын

What’s the workflow for zoom using midi and audio for let’s say classes or live performance on a live stream

@albertwingz 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question 🙋🏻‍♂️ in time 12:11 from Interface to DI box using TS cable is possible? Because my Interface is balanced output, supposed to connect TRS cable. Or it is fine to connect TS cable? I’m just worried I will harm my church Mixer, thanks for help.

@zhaoxie8928 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, how do u fix a problem with ableton regarding the latency?

@poolsinfinite7055 Жыл бұрын

David, what to do when the layout for any reason, (accident or not) messed up the Sundays keys layout, how can it be reverted?

@josuelopez-le9up 3 жыл бұрын

Can you show all the cable that we need

@Lemyuwell13 3 жыл бұрын

Can i use YAMAHA PSR E410 to the SUNDAY KEYS ?

@priscilasantos1584 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know a safe driver link for casio PriviaI? I was not able to find a driver for my Casio Privia PX-575R that the MacBook would allow to install because is not from a trusted website. The mainstage, MacBook air and cables did work with the Yamaha Motif from church, but I was not able to conect with my Casio Privia at home.

@stephenlennartz3466 2 жыл бұрын

Will an iPad work with this setup? Thank you for a great video!

@SundaySounds 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, MainStage won't work on an iPad, only on Mac OS.

@MarriageTalkWithMaduIbeh 5 ай бұрын

I can't get sound out from the mainstage version of Sunday keys. The same equipment I get sound using the Ipad version of Sunday keys. What could possibly be the issue?

@ryanabella4225 3 жыл бұрын

12:10 That second with only DI box ,Is it good to use only DI box ? Does it not gonna interupt the Worship ? Cause I watch ChurchFront they just only use DI box through mixer ?Thanks :D.

@Bobby_Sanford 3 жыл бұрын

This is how we are currently running our keys rig at our church and it works just fine! :) But as David mentioned, there are some great benefits to adding an audio interface when the budget permits. I actually re-looked up this video because I am about to add one to my rig. And also, MAKE SURE TO TURN ON 'DO NOT DISTURB'. Otherwise you might end up on a worship fails video! ;)

@edsn0124 3 жыл бұрын

How do you exactly connect your laptop to the main mixer thru your headphone jack? I saw that you use a 3.5mm jack to a two pl jack (im not sure) how do u exactly did that?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

You can use something like this to connect: www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-153-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B000068O3C

@ashishchaudhari92 8 ай бұрын

I want mainstage

@aiveijob8625 Жыл бұрын

How can I purchase the app am from Papua New Guinea

@ptworship 3 жыл бұрын

Hi david and all folks here, If i already have audio interface, to connect mixer console, can we just connect directly from audio interface out to mixer console using 1/4” to XLR cable instead (so not using DI box) ?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

You could, although we would recommend a DI box.

@troyhumol207 2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for a D.I Box that is good for this setup? thanks Man.

@SundaySounds 2 жыл бұрын

Anything from Radial

@pabitrababu283 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am am Indian keyboard player and following you from this year. Please suggest me the best DAW on windows for live in stage also playing Indian vst's. I already have a free Ableton live lite is it enough for my requirements.

@pabitrababu283 3 жыл бұрын

@@daniloribeiro-antigo Thanks. I will try more on it.

@JASON-nv8qg 2 ай бұрын

It only works on midi keyboard??

@japhmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, please explain why you using a di box to send to front of house. Can't you send the line output from the focusrite to front of house

@SundaySounds 2 жыл бұрын

You can use a line output but if it's unbalanced you might get interference.

@sergiorenta2581 3 жыл бұрын

I just started, have main stage and an apple laptop so how do I access the patches?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

You can find patches under "Instrument" after you choose View > Show Inspectors from the menus.

@ericjamesmusic 3 жыл бұрын

I just got Sunday Keys and it was working. But now i tried to use it again and i am having trouble getting the midi board to work w it again

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, thanks for your purchase! You should first review the SK video tutorials included in your download, specifically the video on connecting your keyboard: sundaysounds.com/skstart If you're still having trouble after that please reach out to us to request support: sundaysounds.com/contact

@Jay32711 2 жыл бұрын

I was trying to use some vsts on my Mac book pro… but just end up getting a headache…. It sounds really good with my headphones at home when I practice but when I take my lab top to the church and go thru the system it has a lot of static and sounds cheap…. 🤦🏽‍♂️ I have this really nice keyscape piano that I really wish I can use! I literally looked it up everywhere on the internet but just end up with a headache

@SundaySounds 2 жыл бұрын

could be a bad cable. we would recommend using an audio interface and balanced cables to get your keys sounds from your computer to the sound board.

@ryanabella4225 3 жыл бұрын

Can i connect the laptop to mixer without Direct Box ?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

It is ideal to use a direct box.

@josuelopez-le9up 3 жыл бұрын

What interface you recommend

@3rdlvlsccf612 3 жыл бұрын

Focusrite is good

@silaschris6393 2 жыл бұрын

So how do u a sign your layers to the faders

@SundaySounds 2 жыл бұрын

you have to first add faders to the workspace, then assign your hardware to those faders, then create mappings to those faders. We cover this and much more in our free MainStage Basics Course: sundaysounds.com/pages/mainstage-basics-course

@d4r13n_9 3 жыл бұрын

What's the Audio Interface you use ?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

We like the FocusRite line.

@willcruz1882 2 жыл бұрын

Could I download it with my windows laptop?

@SundaySounds 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, check out Sunday Keys for Ableton Live, good to go on Windows machines!

@AlyanaVasco Ай бұрын

Gig performer is much better than mainstage base on my experience, and it also can run on windows

@Ambientes 3 жыл бұрын

11:40

@wilmabueno3267 Жыл бұрын

quick question does Korg N5ex work well with midi plugins?

@jakeyboy2929 3 жыл бұрын

Why not go from interface to FOH? Why bother with the DI Box?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

A DI (Direct Box) is not always necessary, but is a good idea and removes some potential hum. A good DI also protects both sides and eliminates noise. It may be unnecessary, but is good to have on hand in case you need it. As long as your XLR outs on the keyboard have a ground lift you don’t need a DI box. Powered audio sources like keyboards and audio interfaces should use passive DIs. Quality passive DI transformers transmit the audio spectrum faithfully but dampen other frequencies. They block DC current from dodgy circuitry. They limit transient noise, like when plugging/unplugging, and they clip too-hot signals in a pleasant way. The cheapest solution for hum is to use a direct box with a ground lift switch engaged.

@maykolfernando4769 Жыл бұрын

How to buy your program

@SundaySounds Жыл бұрын

sundaysounds.com/pages/sunday-keys-versions

@cubanheelsbeerbelly 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an athiest and I appreciate this info.

@Karll541 2 жыл бұрын

lol 😂

@rivercountry7053 3 жыл бұрын

Can a MacBook air work?

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the specs, check out more of our thoughts here: sundaysounds.com/computers

@josuelopez-le9up 3 жыл бұрын

How to do the connections

@SundaySounds 3 жыл бұрын

You can set up most midi keyboards with a USB cable. You might also like to check out our free MainStage Basics Course here: sundaysounds.com/mainstage-basics-course

@femibrooks 2 жыл бұрын

Please, Windows users want to praise God too😁😂. Thank you 🙏

@Sazailoveu 3 ай бұрын

I need a mac pc first😂

@hoyvintagecycles2936 Жыл бұрын

more of a talk about how. but not an actual how to.

@SuperEddietv 3 жыл бұрын

VSTs are the bane of quality sound. No real dynamics, just cookie cutter sounds with a very narrow range. I'm gonna pass. Sounds like every "worship" band these days. That is a path all it's own. VST's sound fake. Controllers have horrible feel on top of that. No good keybeds out there as I have tried them all. I run this type of VST setup with hard synths live at my working gigs. The Synths absolutely out perform sounds on VSTs. KRONOS, MONTAGE is where the players keyboards are at! Nice service you provide on guidance with playing within the sterile environment though. Great for beginners. Bring back the old school!!! PS: we skip the first 30 minutes of service...................