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:
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, in the Attic space. 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 Attic space 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 Attic space 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 Attic space 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.
Features
Hosting
Uses Ableton Live software, which Is its own hosting platform, files can also be exported to the computer device.
Access
Launchkey-37 and Launchpad Mini can be found connected to the computer on the 4th floor of Brooks Library, room 401C (in the Attic).
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