Question 1

What is StagePlayer?

Accepted Answer

StagePlayer is a macOS Audio Unit (AUv3) instrument plugin built specifically for Apple MainStage. It gives you 16 independent audio tracks and 16 independent MIDI tracks in one plugin instance, letting you run backing tracks and automation — lighting cues, patch changes, outboard gear — from a single, reliable source during a live show.

Question 2

How is this different from MainStage's built-in Playback plugin?

Accepted Answer

MainStage's Playback plugin handles audio only — it has no way to send MIDI automation. StagePlayer adds full MIDI track support alongside audio, so cues, program changes, and CC automation can run in perfect sync with your tracks, all from inside MainStage.

Question 3

Do I need MainStage to use StagePlayer?

Accepted Answer

Yes — StagePlayer is built as an Audio Unit instrument specifically for MainStage. It is not a standalone application.

Question 4

What do I need to run StagePlayer?

Accepted Answer

A Mac with Apple Silicon, running macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later, with Apple MainStage installed.

Question 5

Does StagePlayer work on Intel Macs?

Accepted Answer

No — StagePlayer is built for Apple Silicon only.

Question 6

Purchasing & Licensing

Accepted Answer

Directly from this website, or through the Mac App Store (coming soon).

Question 7

What does a license cover?

Accepted Answer

Your purchase gives you a personal, non-transferable license to use StagePlayer on your own systems. Redistributing, reselling, or sharing the software file with others isn't permitted.

Question 8

Can I use StagePlayer on more than one Mac?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on systems you personally own and use.

Question 9

How do I receive my download after purchase?

Accepted Answer

You'll get an email with a secure download link right after payment clears, valid for 30 days.

Question 10

My download link expired — what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Contact us at organicsoundlabs@gmail.com and we'll issue you a new one.

Question 11

Do updates cost extra?

Accepted Answer

Free updates are included within the same major version of StagePlayer. Future major versions may be offered as a separate purchase.

Question 12

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Since StagePlayer is a digital product delivered instantly on purchase, all sales are final once the download link has been issued. If you run into a technical issue preventing you from downloading or using the software, reach out — we'll do what we can to help.

Question 13

Which version of MainStage does StagePlayer work with?

Accepted Answer

StagePlayer requires MainStage 3.6 or later.

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