The Attic is located on the 4th floor of the James E. Brooks Library and is open to all CWU students, faculty, and staff. Technology within the space supports music, video, and audio production and enjoyment.
Equipment you can find in the space includes:
While there are plenty of freely available audio software options for download, computers in The Attic include the following extra software options for users to explore and use:
What are they and where are they located?
Composition pianos are located on the 4th floors in room 401C and on the 3rd floor of Brooks Library, in room 355C. Computers include 5 additional types of software (Finale, Sibelius, Audacity, Premiere, and Garage Band).
How do I use them?
Composition pianos are already connected into computers with audio production software installed. Once you open the selected software app, pianos will be ready for use. Detailed written instructions will be available on the 3rd floor in the music room. To use headphones, plug headphones into the audio jack located behind the piano. The piano on the 3rd floor will already have headphones connected; headphones are also available for loan at the front desk.
Features
Hosting
Audacity its own hosting platform, files can also be exported to the computer device.
Access
This free software is downloaded on computers on the 4th floor in room 401. Audacity is available for free download on any desktops (Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, & other operating system). Internet connection is required for software download and activation.
Features
Hosting
Not a hosting platform, allows for export to host elsewhere, files can be saved to iCloud.
Access
The computers in the music commons and music lab include this software for free. GarageBand is available for download on any Mac desktops. GarageBand is a default software usually already installed on Mac computers.
Features
Hosting
Is its own hosting platform, files can also be exported to the computer device.
Access
Software is accessible through computers in the library music commons and music lab include this software. Finale is available for download on any desktops (Windows and Mac OS X) and mobile devices. Finale is not free for download; however, they do offer a 30-day free trial. Internet connection is required for software download and activation.
Features
Hosting
Is its own hosting platform, files can also be exported to the computer device.
Access
The computers in the music commons and music lab include this software for free. We have the Sibelius First version, which is free for everyone to download on any desktops (Windows and Mac OS X) and mobile devices. Sibelius offers other upgraded versions for purchase (Sibelius Artist & Sibelius Ultimate), with additional features and include a student discount if purchased. Internet connection is required for software download and activation.