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A young woman is talking into a microphone in the Digispace while another woman records the session
About the Digispace
The Digispace is a set of two rooms set up for recording audio. One section of the space is a sound-proofed booth, and the other is the control room with computers, equipment, and software to manage the recording process.
Recording can occur in either room, so that you can record on your own or with a partner or group. If you know that you will be making an excess amount of noise, we recommend using the sound-proof booth.
The Digispace can be booked in two-hour increments and closes 30 minutes prior to the library’s closing time.
Book the DigispaceAvailable Equipment
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Acoustic Guitar - Yamaha Dreadnought F325D
The Yamaha Dreadnought F325D provides musicians with a reliable and versatile instrument. Featuring a solid spruce top and durable construction, it offers rich, resonant tones suitable for various musical genres.
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Electric Guitar - Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V BL
The Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V BL offers musicians a versatile and dependable electric guitar option. With its comfortable playability, high-quality craftsmanship, and versatile tonal capabilities, the PAC112V BL is suitable for a wide range of musical styles and recording needs.
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Electric Bass - Squier Sonic Bronco
The Squier Sonic Bronco Bass combines iconic Fender style with a slim, comfortable design, featuring a punchy single-coil pickup, short 30″ scale length, and durable hardware, making it an ideal choice for players of all levels seeking an inspiring and versatile instrument.
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Ukulele - Denver Soprano
The soprano ukulele, known for its classic sound and compact size, offers maximum playability with its short scale and fret spacing, making it an ideal entry point for early learners, especially those with small hands.
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Keyboard - Yamaha Piaggero NP15 B
The Yamaha Piaggero NP15 B is a compact and lightweight 61-key keyboard, perfect for beginners and casual players seeking ease of use without compromising on sound quality.
NEW! We now offer a sustain pedal with our keyboard.
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Drum Kit - Alesis Nitro Kit
The Alesis Nitro Mesh is an 8-piece electronic drum kit featuring next-generation mesh head drum technology, including a dual-zone mesh snare drum and three mesh toms, along with all necessary components for a complete setup, connected to a powerful Nitro electronic drum module offering hundreds of percussion sounds and built-in play-along tracks.
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Synthesizer - Arturia MicroFreak
MicroFreak is an extraordinary synthesizer that combines wavetable and digital oscillators with analog filters, boasting a unique poly-aftertouch flat keyboard and adding controlled randomness to sequences, offering an unparalleled experience for adventurous musicians.
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iMac Computer & Garage Band Software
The main recording software used on the iMac in the Digispace is Garage Band. It comes bundled with all new Macs and is super easy to use. Apple has a great user guide on their website showing you how to record audio with Garage Band.
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Steinberg VR 44 C
Steinberg VR 44 C is the interface between the computer and microphones, and other audio input devices.
View the Steinberg VR 44 C user manual
View the Steinberg VR 44 C website
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AKAI MPK Mini
The AKAI MKP Mini is a mini input device. With an array of hardware controls, MPK mini lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs.
View the AKAI MPK Mini user manual
View the AKAI MPK Mini website
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Novation Launchpad Pro
The Novation Launchpad Pro is a programmable digital grid interface for controlling and creating audio content. Whichever software you’re using, Launchpad Pro lets you control it and any piece of external hardware. The 8×8 grid of RGB pads light up to match the colour of your clips, so you can concentrate on triggering and combining your loops and sounds.
View the Novation Launchpad Pro user manual
View the Novation Launchpad Pro website
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Numark Mixtrack Pro FX
The Numark Mixtrack Pro FX is an all-in-one, 2-deck Serato DJ controller, designed to inspire, develop, and hone your DJ skills, and is well suited for beginners or advanced performers. The Mixtrack Pro FX allows you to not only play and mix music/tracks, but remix, mash-up and transform your tracks in real-time as well.
View the Numark Mixtrack Pro FX user manual
View the Numark Mixtrack Pro FX website
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Rode NT1-A Microphones (x2)
Microphones for recording voice and instruments.
View the Rode NT1-A Microphone user manual
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Shure SM57 Microphones (x2)
Microphones for recording voice and instruments.
Using the Digispace
Customers will be required to bring their own USB stick to save their recordings. Recordings MUST be saved to an external device at the end of your session.
Beverages with lids are permitted, but we ask that no food is brought into the space or around the equipment.
The Digispace is a self-directed space. If you require assistance with the equipment, or want to learn more about using the Digispace, please reference the user manuals provided above and/or watch the video tutorials below.
Woman in the Digispace singing into a microphone and smiling
Video Tutorials
Find video tutorials below that will help you learn about the equipment and software available in the Digispace.