External Hardware Control

I have been using Mainstage for live for the last couple of months which has been fantastic however does anyone know of any way to control external hardware (modules, etc)? I suspect that there isn't at this stage.
Assuming Apple reads these forums, can we register our desire for this type of control in a near-future update?
Cheers

MainStage 1.0 is designed to be "convert" your Mac into a software instrument. It is not a control software for external gear.
I am sure Apple is monitoring these forums and collecting ideas for version 2 already. But they just ship version 1 - give them a little christmas break.

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