Sound Space Recording Lab

Getting Started

New Sound Space Recording Lab Orientation process. You must complete the orientation before you can use the Sound Lab. Click the image below to get started. Questions? Email: SoundLab [at] mcmillanlibrary.org.

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Reserving

After going through orientation you can book the Recording Studio by clicking the button below.

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Video Tutorials

The following are links to YouTube videos and user manuals to help you learn more about the programs.

 

Working With Audio
 

Intro to Logic Pro X 

Setting Up a Podcast

Recording Voice-over / Podcast Vocals

Recording Guitar in Logic Pro X

Midi in Logic Pro X

Music Theory

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Working With Video

Intro to Final Cut Pro

 

User Guides

Roland Keyboard User Guide

Logic Pro X User Guide

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Audio Interface User Guide

Final Cut Pro User Guide
 

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Books

 Available In Makerspace Book Collection

Located on cart in front of the recording studio

Quick Start - Cheat Sheet Guide

Document

recording studio cheat sheet2.34 MB

FAQ

Q. Is there an age limit?

A. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent. For the first booking children under 11 should be accompanied by a parent. 

 

Q. Can I bring food and drink into the Sound Lab?

A. You may have a small snack and a covered drink away from the recording equipment. Please make sure to wash your hands before handling equipment  and clean up any garbage or food

 

Q. Can I do anything in the Sound Lab?

A. The Sound Lab should be used for audio/video recording, editing, streaming, playing instruments, or the like. If you are just looking to hang out, watch/listen to videos/music, or work on other things not related to the Sound Lab, we have Study Rooms and public computers available for your use. 

 

Q. Can I bring my own instrument?

A. Absolutely! Feel free to bring your own instruments or microphones to use in the Sound Lab.

 

Q. Can I bring my friends?

A. Someone who has gone through orientation can bring one other person with them. If you require more people for a project you can inquire at SoundLab [at] mcmillanlibrary.org. 

 

Q. The Sound Lab had junk everywhere and equipment left on...what's up with that?

A. The user before you didn't clean up before they left, which makes things more difficult for everyone. Please let us know if you find the Sound Lab is not clean when you use it, and please put equipment back for the next person. Thanks! 

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