Double-click the downloaded MainStage-3.6.4.dmg file to open and mount it on your desktop.

: Double-click the .dmg file to open the disk image.

This guide covers the features, system requirements, and installation steps for . What is MainStage?

To run MainStage 3.6.4, your Mac needed to meet these specific requirements:

In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about : what it is, how to install it, why this specific version matters, and how to optimize your Mac for the ultimate live rig.

| Feature | 3.6.4 | Current Version (3.6.6+) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mojave & Catalina | Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma | | Apple Silicon (M1/M2) | Emulated (Rosetta) | Native / Universal | | Sampler (new) | Basic EXS24 | Advanced Sampler with drag-drop | | Stability | Stable for legacy rigs | Better for modern CPUs |

Fully native performance on M1, M2, and M3 series chips.

Waveform displays and high-visibility text boxes for lyrics or chord cues

Official Apple Website or trusted software repositories.

The software features a flexible MIDI mapping system. You can connect MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, foot pedals, and control surfaces, mapping physical knobs and faders to on-screen parameters instantly.

: VU Meters mapped directly to Apple's Loudness utility plugin now accurately reflect physical loudness changes in real time. 2. Stability & Reliability