Atmosphere Pads by Ian McIntosh for MainStage — Pad Template (Free)

In contemporary worship music, atmosphere is everything. If you listen to the powerful live hymns by Jesus Culture (such as "One Thing Remains," "Your Love Never Fails," or "Fierce"), you'll notice a constant, wide, and extremely warm wall of sound that underpins the entire instrumental arrangement. That analog foundation is the personal signature of Ian McIntosh, keyboardist and musical director of the band.

For all keyboardists looking to achieve that same density and sense of space in their performances, we bring you Atmosphere Pads by Ian McIntosh for MainStage.

This professional template comes in a compressed file of 365 MB (which is extracted to a concert folder .concert from 470 MB) and features Ian McIntosh’s personal collection of analog pads and ambient synthesizers, which he designed and used himself on his world tours. Today we’re sharing it 100% free with our community.

What makes Atmosphere Pads special?

The main characteristic of Ian McIntosh's sound is the analog depth and stereo width of its pads, designed not to compete with the acoustic piano or the singer's voice:

• 🌊 Evolving Sounds: The pads aren't static; they feature internal filters (LPF/HPF) and modulations that allow the sound to breathe and change gradually over time.
• 🎹 Maximum Native Compatibility: Despite its premium sound, this preset is programmed using Apple's built-in synthesis and sampling engines. You don't need external third-party plugins like Omnisphere to make it sound massive.
• 🎛️ Live Filter Control: Assign your MIDI keyboard's modulation wheel to the low-pass filter (Cutoff) to transition from a subtle, almost imperceptible background to a bright, intense wall of sound during the choruses.
• 🎻 Perfect Layering: Designed to be placed under any acoustic piano (such as the Sunday Grand the The Grandeur). Combine your piano with the Atmosphere Pads for a classic, professional-quality worship sound.

System Requirements

Requirement

Details

Software Requirements

Apple MainStage 3.4 or later

Operating System

macOS (compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 processors)

File Size

~365 MB (compressed) / ~470 MB (decompressed into a folder .concert)

Additional Plugins

None (Use MainStage's native instruments)

Installation Instructions

1. Download the file using the download links at the bottom (Telegram the Terabox).
2. Unzip the file. You'll find the concert folder named Atmosphere Pads - Ian McIntosh.concert.
3. Open MainStage.
4. And a File → Open and select the Ian McIntosh concert.
5. Note: The first time you open MainStage, it will index the native instruments. This may take a few seconds.
6. Go to the tab Layout to map the volume faders and the filter control knob (Cutoff) to your physical controller (such as your keyboard or nanoKONTROL2).
7. All set! Enjoy the ambient sounds of Jesus Culture at your church.