CEMI provides users with a suite of six state-of-the-art project studios, including four 8-channel studios. Each studio is optimized for a particular purpose.

Access is available at a variety of levels. Access to MU 2010 can be obtained at the General Access lab front desk during business hours. Other studios are made available to students for particular classes or projects. Graduate composers and advanced undergraduates may also obtain access keys, pending the approval of the faculty and CEMI director. To check studio availability, please visit the CEMI studio schedules page.

Software installed in all studios
(see lists below for hardware and additional software in each studio)

• Digital Performer
• Max/MSP/Jitter
• BIAS Peak Pro
• AudioEase VST Wrapper
• MDA VST plugins
• IRCAM Forum software
• PureData
• SuperCollider
• MacCSound
• Cecilia
• Ardour
• SoundHack
• Mac OS 10.4, iLife, QuickTime Pro, X11

Studio 2008: 8.1, optimized for audiovisual production

• Macintosh Pro (Intel) CPU
• Pioneer large-format plasma display
• MOTU 828 mkII audio interface
• Mackie 24-channel 8-bus mixer
• Tannoy 800 / PS 115 speaker system
• Steinberg Nuendo
• TC PowerCore
• GRM Tools
• Final Cut Pro
• DVD Studio Pro
• LiveType
• Motion
• Compressor
• SoundTrak
• Eureka video plug-ins
• M-Audio Axiom 25 keyboard controller
• Behringer sustain and expression pedals
• Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge

       Cameras available:

• Sony DCR-TRV50 (hi-8 / firewire)

Studio 2009: 8.1, optimized for audio production and teaching

• Macintosh Pro (Intel) CPU
• Pioneer large-format plasma display
• MOTU 828 mkII audio interface
• Mackie 24-channel 8-bus mixer
• Tannoy 800 / PS 115 speaker system
• Steinberg Nuendo
• TC PowerCore DSP
• GRM Tools
• Waves Gold Bundle
• EWQLSO Gold Edition
• Kurzweil PC88 Mx music keyboard
• M-Audio Axiom 25 keyboard controller
• Behringer sustain and expression pedals
• Peavey PC 1600X fader controller
• Panasonic SV 3800 DAT deck
• Alesis ADAT 8-track recorder
• Tascam DA-78 HR 8-track recorder

Studio 2010: 8.1, general access
maintained in collaboration with the College of Music General Access Lab

• Macintosh dual processor G5
• Dual 22" AppleVision LCD displays
• MOTU 828 mkII audio interface
• Digidesign 002 audio interface
• Mackie 32-channel 8-bus mixer
• HHB Circle 3 / Bass Bin speaker system
• Steinberg Nuendo
• ProTools LE
• EWQLSO Gold Edition
• Vienna Symphonic Library
• MakeMusic Finale
• Kurzweil PC88 Mx music keyboard
• Kurzweil K2000RS sampler
• Panasonic SV-3800 DAT deck

Studio 2011: 8.1, optimized for interactive computer music

• Macintosh dual processor G5
• 22" AppleVision display
• MOTU 828 mkII audio interface
• Macintosh PowerBook Pro Intel (for concert development)
• MOTU Traveler audio interface
• Mackie 24-channel 8-bus mixer
• Tannoy Ellipse 8 / PS 350B speaker system
• Yamaha Disklavier
• TeaBox sensor system
• iCubeX sensor system
• MidiWizard pedal controllers
• M-Audio Axiom 25 keyboard controller
• Behringer sustain and expression pedals

Studio 2012: stereo, sampling booth and editing station

• Macintosh G4
• 19" LCD video display
• Digidesign mBox 2 audio interface
• Mackie 1402 VLZ mixer
• JBL SR II speaker system
• Hafler power amplifier
• ProTools LE
• Wenger Sound Module recording booth
  

       Microphones available:

• AKG SE 300 condensers (multiple capsules)
• Taylor Hodenthal reference mic
• Rode NT5 omnidirectional condensers (matched pair)
• Rode K2 tube
• DPA 4061 omnidirectioanl miniature condensers
• CAD Equitek E300 multiple pattern large diaphragm condenser
• CAD Equitek E100 hypercardioid large-diaphragm condensers
• Audio Technica AT 835ST stereo electret
• Audio Technica ATM33a condenser
• Shure SM80 omnidirectional condensers
• Shure SM58 cardioid dynamics
• Whirlwind IMP2 direct boxes

Studio 2013: stereo, optimized for audio production

• Macintosh dual processor G5
• Dual 19" video displays
• Mackie Onyx 12-channel mixer / audio interface
• Digidesign 002 audio interface
• Mackie 32-channel 8-bus mixer
• Tannoy Ellipse 10 / PS 350B speaker system
• Cubase SX
• ProTools LE
• EWQLSO Gold Edition
• MakeMusic Finale
• Kurzweil PC88 Mx music keyboard
• Yamaha sustain and expression pedals