AFFORDABLE WORSHIP KEYBOARD SETUP THAT SOUNDS AMAZING
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Selecting the right keyboard rig for your worship band can be a daunting task. In this video, I’m going to walk you through the setup we use at our church plant. Rather than spending thousands of dollars on a Nord, Roland, or Yamaha keyboard, we are able to produce amazing sounds with an inexpensive MIDI keyboard and Mainstage running on a Macbook Air. Keep watching this video and you’ll know exactly what to buy and how to set this up at your church.
Gear mentioned in this video
M Audio Hammer 88 - amzn.to/2KCFIZ2
Keyboard Stand - amzn.to/2IUOTqw
M-Audio Keyboard Sustain Pedal - amzn.to/2GxBXSj
MacBook Air (Used) - amzn.to/2Iub9Z4
Audio Interface - amzn.to/2Pf1ODq (I recommend using this interface instead of using the headphone jack. The headphone jack works but you will want a more powerful computer. I was experiencing some issues with my Macbook Air. With this interface you can go directly from the usb out on your computer to two XLR outputs. Then you can go directly into your sound system. No DI Box Required.
Is there something that I can use with KeyScape just to help me layer more than 2-3 sounds or at least have several sounds, 8 or more, available to me?
Jake, don’t stop! Your videos are SUPER helpful! You are blessing our ministry so much with your ideas, knowledge, and input. I’m always going to recommend this channel as a resource and I hope others do as well. Stay encouraged 🙌🏼
Thanks Anthony! I really appreciate the encouragement. What church are you serving at?
Churchfront with Jake Gosselin Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville, PA bethanywes.org
I've been watching your videos for a couple of months and just subscribed to your channel. BRO... thank you for making the answers about the 'church work' questions SO SIMPLE & CLEAR! Be Blessed Man!
thanks for subscribing!
Love this video man! The tips are definitely something i might use 🙏
Thanks Phillip!
Great video!! I love your content! It helps a lot!! May God keep blessing you and your church greatly for all your hard work in his ministry!! 🙏🙏
Thank you Daniel!
I started using worship essentials from last Sunday ... It's so cool, comfortable and easy to use....
truly what i need, thanks so much!
Looks great, and your sounds are awesome! I did want to share that whenever possible, it is very important to run an external audio interface. I use the Focusrite Pro24. The reason I place such importance on this is that when I use the headphone jack as a stereo output, I experience crossbleeding between the left and right channels, i.e. my click bleeds into the channel the congregation hears. The cheap Realtek sound cards on Macs can't always handle the simple task of keeping the stereo channels separate.
Nord stage 2
Thank you for this
Godbless😊❤️
Hey !! I am a keyboardist in Bangladesh Christian community .. I play keyboards in My dad's church I have a simple rig I am only using a Yamaha PSR E443 keyboard ....that's a very cheap keyboard.. the sound on that keyboard is not good ... I am disappointed with the sounds of that keyboard .... I don't have a good piano & pad sounds on that keyboard ... but I am still praising God with that thing ... I have a plan to buy a MIDI keyboard I want to buy the Novation Launchkey 49 MK2 ...don't have enough money to buy a MacBook ... but still praying to God..... I know that everything is possible to God !! So I will get a MacBook very soon !!! Just praying to God !! Love your Videos Jake !! My dad is the pastor of his church ! he also watch your videos on CZcams !! We love your videos !! We upgrading our church media team by watching your videos !!! God bless you !!! Love from Bangladesh ...
You don't necessarily need a MacBook, there are other similar softwares. Any budget windows laptop capable of running the software would do. Also you can connect your E443 to PC via MIDI cable (printer cable or USB type B), enable keyboard out and PC mode in the function and get better virtual tones on the software. So what you play gets processed by the software and it'll use the downloaded voices not the one on the Yamaha E443
@@vervetech9395 pls I’m in a similar situation how do I connect it properly I have a H.p spectre laptop how do I connect it to my E433 keyboard which software I use and also can I get your email?? Or number
1. Midi cable (USB type B to USB A or C depending on your PC)
2. Get a DAW, AU software like Mix Craft, FL studio.
3. Get a VST Instrument software from the internet like Lounge Lizard, Velvet, Neo-soul Suitcase, Keyscape.
5. Open the DAW software (I use mix craft), load the VST Instrument using the DAW software but there are some VSTs like Lounge Lizard which allows you to open directly without a DAW software.
5. Download Yamaha drivers for E series keyboards (that's if the VST software doesn't detect your keyboard in the setup).
Awesome video Jake
Hi. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tips. I am not a keyboardist myself, but I would like to know if M-Audio Oxygen 88 can also be used in this setup for our church. Thanks.
thanks you so much brother 👏
This helps so much!
Wow. This was very informative. Although, in my case, i have a home keyboard and when I need premium sounds I use it as a MIDI controller and use plugins with ableton. I want to know, How can I use my audio Interface (Scarlett 2i2) to provide output to the PA system.
Wow!!! This is so beautiful!!! I want to buy it for sure. JUst one question: Oce i get it will I be able to use this piano sound in garage band as well? Thank you!
Hey Jake, thanks for that info, super helpful. I am curious if you could expound a little more on how mainstage interacts with Ableton live? It looks like theyre running from seperate computers? How do they link together for it to know when to tell Mainstage to trigger different patches? Thanks
Hi, its very informative bro.. btw, do we need an audio interface or just connect the keyboard to macbook air with mainstage is ok?
I have it, use it and love it!
For my setup, I've been using Yamaha 's PSR S770 for the last few years. This is an incredible piece of hardware that includes wonderful software in it. It wasn't cheap, but is one of the finest arranger keyboards around. Is you need more software it can be bought from Yamaha or developer made software can be had for free from places such as PSR Tutorial. I also use a sustain pedal and an effects pedal. If I need to sing with my music I use a good quality wireless lavalier mic. Further, I'm using a used Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" with MobileSheets Pro to store, display,and organize my sheet music, plus an AirTurn Ped to do page turning. With this setup I have the ability to play full, live orchestration without any other equipment for medium to small rooms. For large rooms I use whatever sound equipmentis is available or that I can rent. This is a masterful,extremely powerful setup that is still expanding for me, and within the financial limits you've set here.
God bless you my friend.
Great understanding
Great video!
We use Yamaha PSR E453 keyboard in our church. Basically, we only layer two sounds. A piano and strings to create a different ambience. We haven't tried using softwares like Mainstage or Ableton in worship. Guess i have to upgrade. Lol.
Great video Jake, so honored to see you use Worship Essentials. 🙌🏼
Thanks Abel! Love it bro! Keep up the great work. Super helpful for small worship ministries like mine.
Hey...I know you! :)
Would it be possible for you to develop worship essentials for pc users?
I’m aware that there are many pc users that want to purchase worship essentials but cannot due to the incompatibility!
Thanks for very much, sir what are stuffs may I need so that I can transfer the pad sound on my phone to the keyboard.
Great info as always, Jake! I'm itching to check out some of those worship patches! Here's a midi keyboard recommendation for anyone looking to get started in this area. I recently picked up a Novation Launchkey 49 (Note: You can also get this keyboard in 25 or 61 key versions). It's only $199.00, and it not only has the 49 key, semi-weighted keyboard... it also has pitch and modulation wheels, transpose buttons (+ or - octave), so changing keys is a breeze, a 16 pad, color assignable "launchpad" style loop control section (for triggering and stopping 8 different loops or samples), each with it's own fader for individual control of volume (even on the fly), and mine came with a free version of Albleton Live Lite (so you can get started with Ableton and familiarize yourself with the software, with which it works flawlessly). It's a USB unit, so of course, a dedicated laptop is required.
Thanks for sharing Scott! Sounds like a great keyboard!
Yeah... it's a little beast. And I forgot to mention one more cool feature. It automatically (and flawlessly) maps with Ableton! ヅ
Hey Jake! I loved tour video! I'm thinking to buy the Roland go-keys, its very affordable and has great built-in sounds, but I really dont know if go midi with it to get sounds from my laptop. Did you henar scout this Roland? Any thoughts?
God bless you Bondhu!
Thanks for the tutorial. Please what is a midi keyboard? Thanks
Jake. Can you recommend a web page that explains how to setup MainStage in the more simple setup such as three presets.Perhaps using as an example a piano; a organ, and a synth? Most help I can find seems to start simple and then expands to an elaborate setup. I just want to get a simple set done and then use. Once familiar then I can work on learning the next level.
Hello Jake
praise the Lord 😇
Need some of your help
can you please tell us that the macbook air 2018 with a core i5 dual core processor 8 gb Ram along with 128 gb Disk space will run the mainstage (latest version) without latency ??
Great channel!! Subbed
Great video! Got my M-Audio Hammer-88 about a week ago and I'm so impressed with it's built quality for the price, it's bit on the heavy side for travel but the touch and built quality is superb. I'm using the Hammer-88 also with Mainstage on an upgraded late 2012 i7 Mac Mini with 16Gb Corsair Vengeance ram and 512Gb SSD harddrive, and the same patches as per your video.
The Hammer-88 fits perfectly into Roland - CB-88RL gig bag as it's the same size as a Roland 300NX. The mod and pitch wheels are very smooth. Tested Pianoteq6 demo, oh my, this piano VSTi took the Hammer-88 to the next level.
There's a lots of questions about the feel of the Hammer-88, I've played on a couple of Yamaha and Roland stage pianos and this really beats them by far. Sturdy keys, a tad spongy, but not so that it's unpleasant or feeling laggy. Once you setup your velocity to your liking this is something to be hard to beat.
Love this. Thanks for sharing Andre!
Yea, so recently, I got worship essentials and mainstage hooked up into my controller, but if you hit the keys hard enough, it will clip some of the audio. What do I need to do to fix this problem?
Thanks dude... Very informative 😁... Jesus Bless you...❤ From India
Hi Jake
What D.I box do I need to connect my laptop to the FOH mixer .... passive or active ?
Thanks
Why did you move from Sunday Sounds with their mainstage template to that worship sound worship essentials? Are the patches from each (and from multitracks) interchangeable if I was using the Sunday Sounds template?
Also Ur blog had me heading toward the hammer 88, but I have also seen the keystation 88 ii. Thoughts?
Thank you Jake for all you do for the Kingdom. I have a problem I need help with. I have a Korg Krome 88 key workstation.and a Akai MK II controlle and a Dell laptop running Windows 10. What music program would you recommend? Now my problem... I'm a dinosaur I'm 57 years old and much of the terminology may as well be Greek to me. I need teaching on a beginner's level. Where do I begin? I'm not stuck in the ice age as far as style preference goes. In fact my favorite song right now is Rattle. Thanks for any guidance you can give.
Thanks for the share. We have a Behringer x32 mixer but I don’t feel we’re getting the most out of it as we still learning. I’m looking to get mainstage. Is there a way I could get the most out of the mixer? So, if I load sound patches? from mainstage to the keyboard and the mixer isn’t set/tuned “properly” I may not appreciate the nice sounds. How can I say set the mixer for my keyboard alone in order to get the most out of mainstage and the mixer? I don’t know if my question makes sense. I don’t want the mixer to be a bottle neck after investing in mainstage.
Finally, what cable do I use with mainstage? Is there a standard cable? Thanks and God bless
Hi jake it’s awesome
Hello bro! What’s the difference between worship essentials 2 and worship essentials plus 2? :) trying to buy the one that will work the best! Thank you!!!
Great Video! I would say that you can get an 88-key weighted keyboard with decent onboard sounds for about $1000 new (Roland Juno), maybe $800 used.
That's what I have a Roland Juno DS it has polyphony of great sounds, excellent patches, and the layering is awesome.
How’s it going Jake so I have a question... so at our church we are running switcher studio our sound sounds good in church live but through switcher studio I can’t really hear my keyboard do you have an feedback on what I need to fix that thanks
When I was in a worship band, I played a Roland RD series stage piano plus a Korg Micro Arranger (similar with PA 50, same sounds as Triton )
Thanks for sharing!
In the churches I know, the Roland RD is standard, in the Outbreakband the main keyboard player plays a Roland RD with acoustic or electric piano and the auxilary keyboard player uses a Yamaha Motif for pads etc.
But in my actual church, the band leader uses a Mac Book for backing tracks and as sound source.
Where did you find main stage and why do I need both?
How do you use it live through the sound system? @churchfront
Thank you
I am the main sound guy. we have Yamaha Tyros 5 but our keyboardist wants to try Mainstage 3. I thought tyros has everything in sound wise. Do you think Mainstage is really better than Tyros 5?
Would you happen to know a software for pc users? If not then my only option would be to get a keyboard synthesizer and probably will get the roland juno ds61.
Quick question, do you recommend the Roland Juno ds88 synthesizer for a small church that has a drum and bass player? The money doesn't matter.
Please let me know.. thank you
What version of Ableton Live are you using?
Hello, my piano supports bluetooth midi connections(like in GarageBand), can I use the bluetooth midi instead of purchasing a cable to connect my digital piano?
By the way, great video! Minimalistic and straight to the point.
I’ve personally had trouble with Bluetooth not having reliable timing. I’ve found an actual wire to be much more reliable.
how do i connect my worship essentials to my speaker ?? i don’t want the sound to come out of my computer
Hey Jake. How could I set this up for my Yamaha PSR-S910?
I have a studiologic numa 2 compact keyboard...... can it be used as a midi controller?
Do you think that it is possible to run mainstage with a 2015 macbook air with only 4gb of ram? (I don't mind about using only 1 patch at a time)
Hey there, I wish I had reached out to you earlier. I did a mistake and bought the CTK-3500. But I need a Keyboard that matches the sound of virtualpiano.net . And I hope you are able to help me out as you have quite some experience in the hobby. Which Keyboard(s) should I aim for to reach the same quality? That way the songs I have created will sound good as well.
Can someone help me? What laptop should I purchase then? A pro? Would a windows be better ?
Hello my keyboard is Yamaha psr32 how to set it for worship & praise
Thanks for the Tips! Is there a reason you don't use an audio interface? In my opinion it's essential and more practical.
I haven't had any issues with the audio card on the MacBook Air. If I run into issues I'll get an interface, but since we've been using it for the past few months and it's working fine, I'd rather just stick with the DI box.
You’re the absolute spitting image of Harry Kane COYS!!
Hi, Jake! Love this concept but do you know how to do it with an iPad? And if so, what app/interface would you use? Outfitting my keyboard players with a Macbook might be a stretch but everyone has iPad's available. It's be cool to find an audio interface to plug the keyboard in that has an audio out to go to DI and then an app that'll model the same instruments as Main Stage would... Ideas??? Thanks for all the videos, keep up the great work!
I'm not aware of any iPad app that can produce MainStage quality sounds. But I'll definitely keep and eye out and make a video about it if I come across one!
ummm.. you can try the Korg Module app.. I think it cost 30 dollars on the app store. It has a bunch of sounds from some of korgs flagship keyboards. Might be something you can check out. You cant layer the sounds or create patches but it does have some pre-installed patches that have piano and strings layered already along with others. just a FYI.. gb!! PS-going to need an apple usb camera connect adapter to go from midi keyboard to ipad/iphone and out through headphone jack and into DI box.
Hello jake How bless you. I been see. Yo,re videos using mainn stage 3. Im really interesting. I have copu quetions. How can i comunicated wit you so you can help me please. GOD BLESS YOU AGAIN
Hello guys
I like your video. I live in Haïti and I already get a M Audio. Where could I order the mainstage and else to get good sounds on my m audio?
Thank you
Thatworshipsound.com
I was wondering. Would it be possible to use an iPad instead of a laptop?!
Nice!
Can you run keyscape on Macbook Air?
Can you try M audio Hammer 88 to android instead of a Laptop?
How can i get the plaucking for the worship
I have my yamaha mx66 so how do i can set up
I realized my mainstage pianos even alicias keys and the giant sound so plain almost like toy pianos live. Does it have to do with the sound system at our church or my interface?
If it sounds good in headphones through the interface, it should sound good live.
I use a Donner DEP 20. 88 key weighted keys for $355 and it actually has some really good on board speakers, and it comes with a great sustain pedal. I think it is an amazing deal for under 400$ if you are looking for something that you can plug into a computer or use by itself. Anyone looking for an affordable keyboard I promise you wont go wrong with it.
Instead of using MainStage, can you use free midi software like Cakewalk for example?
For the total cost including macbook (470+800 for used) you could get really really close to Yamaha's new PSR-SX700 new for $1500 with everything on-board and easier for the majority of people to use.
This is great only the thing is I don't like, I'm windows do you have any alternatives to mainstage?
Try Ableton! I have another video on this. Search Ableton Live worship keyboard setup
Do you really need two XLR cable to the snake?
Can I just use 1?
And for the 3.5mm xlr can i use just one or does it have to have 2 ends?
if you want stereo you need 2, so essentially if you use one and it is a stereo/panning sound it will be lacking as when ever it is in the right it wont be there unless you somehow make the audio mono.
At my home I have the Korg Triton Pro-76 keys. and At church there is A Korg Krome-88 keys
What are some ideas for Windows users?
Hey bro. Thnx for informative video. I am a worship leader but plays guitar. Recently switched to the keys. However, the keyboard i have is inexpensive thats doesnt sound pro. Well, i have thinking over to buy the setup you suggested. Just a query, what about latency issue?is DI is mendatory or audio interface is needed? Plz help
I would recommend the audio interface for stability.
I find that my pads make a glitch sound about every 10 seconds when I use this setup.. I’ve been told that I should be running usb out, into an interface to use the interface card rather than my Mac’s audio card. Can you help me understand this? Maybe it’s something about patch level?
Hi Tyler. Maybe an audio interface will help with that. I haven't experienced any issues using yet running it as described above. Maybe with more intense patches you'll have those problems.
I am using yamaha psr s975 for worship.
Am using a Roland Juno DS 7 octive
That's the reason that I've been using Hackintosh!
Edit, I have changed to using a proper MacBook pro recently ;) a second hand mid 2012 pro is an affordable choice🙌🏻
Not really legal. Apple sells the OS for a moderate price, because they expect you to use it with a Mac.
So is Andrew wrong.
Not only illegal if he uses it for any commerical purposes, recording, concerts etc risks being sued or cease and desist orders, on top if he uses it at church his church in financial risk however unlikely.
Add to that I don't believe the Lord honors worship built on theft. I wouldn't feel good about that setup at all.
Brent Fugett after knowing that hackintosh is not legal, I have switched my gear. I felt a lot better to worship God by a proper tool.
@@187.13cm understood man. There's a lot of gray area in this stuff particularly licensing. Go forth and bless!!!
This is my experience on my midi journey
Phase a. Phase b
Akai a 249. 400
Casio px5s. 950
Mac. 1000
Mac book pro 2400
Mainstage. 40
Spectrasonics. 1000
Audio interface. 200
Pres. studio 192. 950
Totals. 1640. 5300
What you need in a church setting is exceeded by the 1000 spent on Casio px5s. It's sounds are much better than mainstage. They include a very good piano, strings, pads and fully programmable synths with sweeps and other bells and whistles.
Start with a decent keyboard for under 2k. Then as you can afford, add a laptop, audio interface, and other sounds, maybe Ableton
Well, a Roland Juno is with 88 keys about 1000 bucks and can cover all the sounds you need and can also play with batteries, so you can use it for outreach.
Hey Jake,
Like you, I am a worship leader and guitar player. Since the laptop is making the sound, is that what you would have to plug into the snake?
Thanks
Yes. You can go from the headphone jack on the computer to a DI box to the snake. Or you could use a usb audio interface from the computer and to the snake from that.
Thanks Jake!
I just opened a new church. And my budget isn't big. And now I'm looking for an audio system, but I have no knowledge or understanding about this matter.
I would like to start with Keyboard first
Can you please help me what do I need to buy?
Does it work for Windows 10?
I dont know what app to download
I'm a guitarist and vocalist myself and I was wondering what piece of equipment I need to have pads playing in the background that I would have full controll of during the gig. Unfortunately it's just me in the team at the moment. Could you advise?
What type of tablet or computer do you have?
What is the alternative of Mainstage if I'm using Windows?
Use Ableton Live Intro ($99) and then get the Sunday Keys for Ableton Template at Sundaysounds.com ($39)
Where is the Lead worship with ableton link?
For my setup I have a korg kronos music workstation and pro line stand with a dell monitor setup and macbook
Are you running your sound from your laptop? I’m confused lol
@@KountryKeeyz what
How about arturia midi keyboard
How are the Ableton laptop and the Mainstage laptop communicating?
I use the MIDI network app on mac to send the signals over wifi. I use this same setup to automate ProPresenter and Lighting with Ableton.
hello im using yamaha psr e463
Is there not a windows equivalent the mainstage, that will work with the Worship Essential patches?
Unfortunately no. You should look into Ableton Live. SundaySounds.com makes a great template of patches for that software and it runs on PC. The downside is you need Ableton Standard ($500) to make it work.
Oh ok, thanks anyway. I'll keep looking, but it look like i'll have to try and source a mac.
Your videos are brilliant btw!
We have korg m 50 in our church but its is very complicated to use. planing to have mainstage in our worship band what u think ist good to go fr it ...need ur suggestion bro
Yeah I would definitely get Mainstage. Super easy to use.
Thanks and hey i subscribe ok
Great help god bless u...
What’s the meaning of MIDI keyboard?
My previous comment should have started with. This is my humble opinion based on my experience and is based on my needs at the time
How do you like the Hammer 88? It looks great for the price but have never been able to try one out.
We like it a lot. It’s actually bigger than what we need. If I could do it again I’d probably get an Akai keyboard
I've got an AKAI MPK261 right now which I really like but wish I had the hammer weighted keys for playing actual piano parts