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◆VARIO HALL
Vario Hall was designed to host world-class artists and musicians, and has a Yamaha Sound Field Generation System, which provides 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 two stories high and can hold up an audience of up to 200. 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 visiting guests who are professionals in the music industry, 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 equipment is also provided for high vision digital edits.
◆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)
The studio is equipped with aNUENDO surround sound production system, as well as other sound resources such as a miniMOOG, MS2000, Nord Read 3, Fantom-s. We use Max/MSP to create a great music programming environment.
◆SOUND DESIGN STUDIO
The studio is equipped with CUBASE, Reason, and ACID Pro recording software. This studio will be used for pre production demo CD (Essential for any aspiring composer/arranger) composition and arrangement geared toward computer based music.
◆PLAYDOWN ROOM
This room is equipped with a keyboard, guitar amp, bass amp, and a full drum kit. Students can use this room to perform and practice their original compositions.
◆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. We also instruct students in Finale, which can create music scores. 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 is also a digital pipe organ, a harpsichord, an 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 (2102)(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 equipment. 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
Animation and dubbing of foreign films, recording, production of voice samples, production of radio programs, as well as visual and sound editing can be carried out in these facilities. Students are allowed to use this studio for their practice also. The 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.
◆VISUAL PRODUCTION ROOM
This room provides space for students to take chroma-key synthesized photography, as well as others such as CM product photography. In order to carry out the comprehensive visual production, βCam editing facilities are also well-equipped. Studio photography to editing can all be carried out in this integrated space.
◆LIVE STUDIO
This studio is equipped with a Karaoke machine, PA, basic recording equipment, and basic lighting for live performance rehearsals. Students looking to perform/rehearse as a band can use this studio, as well as vocalists who wish to practice/perform solo with a backing karaoke track. Student exams are also held in this studio.
◆ORCHESTRAL PRACTICE ROOM
This room is built to accommodate a full orchestra to practice/perform together. There is a piano, drumkit, and necessary amps available to use, so big band rehearsals/practice is also possible in this room. This room is also fully mirrored, making it ideal for practicing/rehearsing marching formations.
◆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)
