FAQs
Do I need a click track or to play along with a pre-set arrangement?
These pads are not progression specific. Simply play the pad in the key that your song is in, and any progression in that key will work. Give it a try – play the samples at the top of the page and play any progression in the key of the pad you are playing. The pads will sit underneath and sound beautiful. You can play on top of these pads with any instrument – keys, guitars, etc.
How can I use them to create great transitions?
When you finish a song, let the pads continue. Let them play during prayer moments. Bring them in towards the end of a moving sermon or talk. Crossfade between pads in different keys for smooth transitions from a song in one key to a song in another key. During your worship sets, you can have a music bed that never stops playing, which makes for a much more cohesive worship experience.
What hardware and software do I need to use?
Because these pads are in mp3 format, you can use them with anything. Load them into an iTunes playlist. Bring them into Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools, or any other DAW. Play them straight from your smartphone or tablet. Whatever workflow your band or church uses, these pads will fit.
We like to use them in ProPresenter, and we created a tutorial showing how to do that here.
If you’re looking for a solution to play them from your phone, here is a tutorial showing how to set them up in WT Director on iOS (please note, this is not our app, so we cannot offer support for it.
If you’d like to go a bit more complicated and run a MIDI pedal controlling an Ableton Live setup, we’ve got you covered in this tutorial.
How do I download the pads?
When you purchase the Pads, you’ll get an email with download links. You’ll get a link to a large (~500mb) .zip file that contains all 12 mp3 files, and you’ll also get individual links to each mp3 file separately. If you download the .zip file, you don’t need to download the individual file, as the .zip file contains all the files.
You can also log into your account on the My Account page and download any downloadable products that you’ve purchased.
What if I have trouble downloading the files using the links provided?
If you have purchased the Pads but are having problems downloading them, please send us an email and let me know. We’ll get back to you ASAP with some other download options.
How do I get them on my phone/iPad/tablet/etc?
Apple does not allow you to directly download mp3 files to your iOS device (and most other mobile devices are set up this way). Getting Pads on your phone is easy, though – all you need to do is add them to iTunes and sync them to your phone. Here’s a video showing how.
More questions?
Ask in the comments below and we’ll answer them.
Which pad set(s) would you recommend if interested in Hammond b3 pad?
Pads 10 is great for underneath other keys!
Hi!
I’m not sure how deep your tech support goes but I have an odd problem.
I bought Pads 2 and Love it!
My issue is this: I can’t make the sounds come out thru the outboard sound card! I am running this along with Native Instrument Kontak 5 software. The software plays thru the outboard USB card but the Pads some how default to the built in speakers.
Equipment is:
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
i7 core processor
8gb RAM
Windows 10 Pro
Presonus Audiobox USB
HELP!
These pads really add an element to your worship room that is incredible. The way it makes you feel walking into the room with a layer of nothing but sound, it just helps set the mood so much more. I may only use pads for pre-worship music from now on honestly. I only purchased Pads 2 (Atmospheric), 5 (Simple) and 7 (Ambient Guitar) but that was more than enough for me honestly. I used them already this morning for the song of response/invitation time with just the piano and our worship leader and I’m just ecstatic to use them when a full band is playing. And I really enjoyed how their “how to” videos helped me understand how to set up the pads just right for what I want to accomplish. It just made this whole process of adding pads even more enjoyable. Really appreciative of their work.
Hi, I’m recording a few worship songs and I believe a good pad ensemble would really bring out the essence of the messages in them.
Can you build customized pads for these songs? Let me know how we can discuss further on this, you can send me a direct email. Thank you.
How large are the Pads .mp3 files. I’m wondering if I can play them on my cell phone and run the output to the main system via a mixer. For example how many Mb does all of the keys for Pads 3 require. Thank you.
thanks for the info!
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If we are doing a live recording at our church, are we authorized to use these pads in the background?
how do I use worship pads with a Hammond SK-1 Keyboard Organ and a Yamaha MOXF8 Keyboard Synthesizer? Can they be added directly to the onboard system of each keyboard or do it through some other means. I’m pretty new to using pads in a worship setting.
We have a Montage 8 Synthesizer Keyboard at our church. Can I use the PADS on this? Is it accessible by a flash drive? Or do I need to connect a computer tablet? Any information would help. Thank you!
I NEED/WANT THESE IN YOUR NEW MAINSTAGE SET UP. WHEN IS THAT HAPPENING??
Can I use these pads in a commercial release royalty free?
i bought several pads bundles and can only find a few individual files in my computer now. I’ve been on the phone with Apple to try to find the files with no success. Is there any way you can resend them to me?
We have bought several of the Pad packages and really like using them. due to the current social distancing rules we are now streaming our services through a YouTube channel. We have all the requisite CCLI & streaming licenses but the question was asked if we are legal to use the pads in our worship recordings? Could you guys clarify that or give us some guidance?
Thanks – Kim
Nice work! What software/VSTs were used to create these?
Our church has switched from 440 Hz to 432 Hz. Only available in 440 correct?
Am I able to put these pads in the presentation software “Worship Extreme” like in ProPresenter?
Yes you sure can. They are audio files
Are these copyright or royalty free to use in videos recordings that will be posted onto YouTube?
How do I use the pads on a midi daw? How do they work within a daw? How do I control sounds via mid? I saw an example with a guy playing the guitar, but how do they understand the chords? What is the way of working? When I play a chord sequence on the keyboard in my daw, how does he understand it through midi?