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over it while your leading songs and Pros:
moments •
It’s not nearly as distracting to the musicians can just focus on leading great I have a personal philosophy that I like to adhere
congregation because it’s not as visible worship to when delegating the power of triggering the
Production team feels even more valued pads to another human being. This philosophy
and important, which they are has kept me sane and train-wreck free for over
Computer is safely nestled around other ten years. I only let people who I trust with to
like gear watch my children - run my pads on Sunday!
Production people are typically better at Trust me, only let your best people have this
nailing transitions and cues power!
You can trigger the pads from Mainstage
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which and may not need another computer
•
Cons:
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Band members need to be trained and
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monitored constantly about feeling the
moment and reading your mind
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perfect scenario for your ministry. Good luck!
Out of sight out of mind. You and your
•
Sometimes musicians can flake out
Close proximity to the audio board will
require much less cabling and controllers
•
and get too comfortable in their cubby
•
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Your physical setup – make sure the
forgetting their cues Cons: computer is conveniently located for
You lose some control • whoever is triggering these
PHILOSOPHY 3: PRODUCTION PERSON
•
I am genuinely surprised how few people use
Production people may need a little extra
training on feeling the musical timing and • The controller is trained and confident
nuances of when to start and stop • The controller knows and understand your
nuances, can feel the set
You need to be really clear on what key the
pads need to be in • The controller is consistently on the team
this option. Considering your production crew • You lose the most control • The controller is not stressed out by this
is already used to having five or so computers • You’ll need to develop body language to
in front of them, as well as nailing tons of cues
communicate audibles to them
and transitions, it makes perfect sense to have
them control your pads. While this may seem a I’m sure there are a few more ways to do it,
little scary at first, it can lead to a very reliable but these are the ones I’ve seen the most. You
and consistent experience over time. may need to experiment before landing on the
March 2020
Brian Michael Fuller
Brian is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and
worship musician who currently serves as the
worship leader at several churches in North Carolina.
You can hear some of his original production music
at www.fullertime.com.
www.FullerTime.com
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