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◆VARIO HALL
Vario Hall was designed to host world-class artists and musicians, and provides Yamaha Sound Field Generation System, which is the best concert hall sound possible. It boasts an elevated stage and can accommodate an audience of up to 350 people. (Besides being used for actual concerts, the hall also serves as a place for practical education where Brass Ensemble rehearsals of Wind, String and Percussion Department and Lighting classes of Audio Visual Department are held.)
◆STUDIO BUCA
Studio Buca is located in the second floor basement of the main building. It is a studio of two stories and can hold up to 200 audiences. As it does not have a set stage, it is a versatile performance hall for a number of performance styles and concerts. (Besides being used for live performances by students, the hall is used widely for auditions with invited industry professionals, and also for live performances by noted performing artists.)
◆STELLA STUDIO
Stella Studio occupies a two-storey space in Shobi’s main building. It is available for recording large groups such as bands and other ensembles. Its equipment can also be used for dubbing and post-production editing. Besides being used for recording purposes, it is equipped with a blue-back curtain which can be used during filming, and its open space provides the perfect place for shooting video clips. The visual production control room on the higher floor serves as an adjunct adjustment room to the recording studio by controlling their cameras. Using the 32-bit visual and audio circuits connected to the Multi-Audio (MA) room “Studio Cuore”; in the first basement, a higher quality work can be produced.
◆STUDIO CUORE
This is a cutting-edge professional level MA room compatible with 5.1 sound and is equipped with the main system:ProTools HD3 Accel and the main console: Digidesign’s Icon D-Control. A real time recording of live concerts and internet-TV live broadcasting are possible, using the circuits that are directly connected to Studio BUCA, Vario Hall, and Stella Studio .Furthermore, visual edit equipments are also provided for high vision digital edit.
◆PRE-PRODUCTION STUDIO
A variety of computers and software programs such as Pro-Tools HD3, 02R96, GIGA STUDIO 160, MAC G4 Dual CPU 1GHz, and Digital Performer 4.0 are available in the Pre-production Studio. From mastering CDs which will be available for sale later to students creating their own works, this studio is available for a variety of uses.
◆MUSIC ATELIER (STUDIO)
NUENDO surround sound production system is equipped, as well as other sound resources such as miniMOOG, MS2000, Nord Read 3, Fantom-s. We use Max/MSP to create a great music programming environment.
◆DTM STUDIO
The DTM (Digital Music) Studio incorporates sequencing software (U8, Singer Songwriter) as well as MIDI Audio. Students are instructed in the basics of digital music and should master intermediate level by the time of graduation. Besides we also instruct Finale which can make music score. The instructor’s computer and equipment is connected to a projector, which allows students to follow instructions step-by-step.
◆CPR-1,2&3 (CONCERT ROOM)
CPR-1and CPR-2 are the beautiful wood-panelled concert rooms with a expansive feel, accommodating up to 20 members in each room. They are used for lessons and recitals and house Steinway and Bensendolfer pianos . In an adjoining room, there are a digital pipe organ, a harpsichord, a Electone (STAGEA), and a celesta.
◆STUDIO A , B , C & D
These high-ceiling linoleum-floored studios are available for musical and dance rehearsals. They are also equipped with a classical ballet bar to accommodate various styles of dance.
◆RECORDING STUDIO (2104)
From musicians wanting to record their own work to students working on their own personal projects, the recording studio provides users with state-of-the-art equipments. Pro-Tools is the base for the control room, and an assortment of other equipment completes the studio.
Equipment includes:
- Main console/ YAMAHA 02R
- MTR DIGIDESIGN Pro-ToolsHD (1921/0 x 2)
- Microphone Equipment, Neuman U-87i, Shure SM-57, Shure SM-58, AKG C480, AKG C414K II
◆VOCALIST VOICE STUDIO
Animations and western movies dubbing, recording, production of voice sample, production of radio program, visual and sound editing can be carried out by the facilities. Students are allowed to use this studio for their practice also. Voice recording booth is also well-equipped.
◆PC ROOM
High quality computers are equipped with the world standard software authoring tools, as well as other necessary applications in this multi-purpose classroom.
◆OTHER FACILITIES:
■Piano lesson rooms ■Electronic organ lesson rooms ■Keyboard rooms
■Multi-purpose practice rooms(piano equipped) ■Band ensemble studios ■Vocalist lesson studios
■Winds, percussions, and string instruments lesson studios ■Music Arrange/Composition/Production studios
■Performance studios ■Ensemble practice rooms ■Rehearsal studios
※The new school building (Building No. 5) will be completed at 2011 (4 floors above the ground/2 floors underground)
