Computers and software
Each of our studios offers the following:
Computer systems
- The five main studios have an identical Apple MacPro system: 8-core 2.4GHz, 16Gb RAM, 4 x hard disks (system, 2 x sample libraries, user filestore), SuperDrive (CD and DVD read and write), Bluetooth. All systems also have a full-size, weighted action digital piano, plus a smaller 'synth-action' MIDI keyboard with multiple MIDI controller facilities
- 27" LCD monitor
- Audio interfaces:
- Studio 1: MoTU 2408mk3
- Studio 2: MoTU 2408mk3
- Studio 3: MoTU 2408mk3
- Studio 4: MoTU 2408mk3
- Studio 5: Avid MBox Mini
- MIDI interfaces:
- Studios 1, 2, 3 & 4: MOTU micro lite 5x5 USB MIDI interface
Software
Sequencing and audio multitrack
- Avid Pro Tools
- Apple Logic
- Reaper
Sound design and editing
- DSP-Quattro
- SoundHack
- TimeToyPro
- A wide variety of plug-ins including Waves (Gold Bundle)
- GRM Tools
- Flux IRCAM Tools
Interactivity
- Max
- Supercollider
- junXion
Instruments and sample libraries
- EastWest: Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Platinum, Hollywood Strings, Brass & Woodwinds, Symphonic Choirs, Ra, Silk, Stormdrum, The Dark Side.
- Native Instruments Komplete 9 ULITMATE (includes Absynth, FM8, Battery, Kontakt, Guitar Rig, Massive, Reaktor, etc.)
- Toontrack Superior Drummer
This list is not exhaustive. Software is usually maintained at the most up-to-date stable release. New acquisitions and evolutions are constantly being made.