The Music Technology Lab at the University of Richmond features ten independent music workstations for student and faculty use. Each station features a Mac Pro Quad Xeon 64-bit workstation, dual 2.26 GHz processors (with DVD/CD-R/W, 4 Gig RAM, and 230 gigs of hard drive space) running various software packages geared toward music and audio processing.

All stations connect to a central console and amplification system. Students can record their compositions onto cassette, DAT, or MiniDisc, and print to an HP LaserJet 5N.

All ten Music Lab workstations are standardized with:

• Kurzweil K2500 sampler with additional memory installed
• Fatar Studio 900 MIDI keyboard controller w/pedal
• Mackie Designs CR1604 mixer
• M-Audio MIDI sport 2x2
• Rane MH4 Headphone Amplifier
• External 4 input, USB 2.0 hub

Some of the software that is used in the lab includes:

• Finale 2007
• Garritan's Personal Orchestra
• Digital Performer 5.12
• Kontakt 2
• Amadeus Pro
• RTGS-X
• Cecilia
• SPEAR

Some stations have additional hardware:

• 1 station has a UMAX Scanner
• MalletKat MIDI xylophone controller
• TrapKat MIDI percussion controller

There is one high-end MIDI workstation:

• 1 Planet Phatt: The Swing System synthesizer
• 1 Orbit: The Dance Planet synthesizer
• 1 Korg Trinity TR-RACK Synthesizer
• 1 Roland G50 MIDI Guitar Convertor
• Buchla Lighning II, Infrared MIDI wand controller
• Yamaha Disklavier MIDI/electronic piano
• DAT deck

Dr. Benjamin Broening is the faculty member in charge of the lab, where he teaches Computer Music classes to both music majors and non-majors. Many classes use the Music Technology Lab for ear training, composition assignments, or other work specifically geared toward audio and music.

The Music Lab is constantly receiving upgrades, remodels, and purchases new hardware frequently to stay at the forefront of developments in music technology.

Students and faculty also undertake research projects using the Music Technology facility. Amber, a granular synthesis package, is the result of support for music students by the Undergraduate Research Commitee.

Adjoining the lab is the Project Studio, a recording and audio production facility. Follow the link for more details.