Musicians who don't have big bucks to rent recording studios can now record the next big hits at the Vancouver Public Library — and all they need is a library card.
The VPL has just launched four new sound studios and one recording studio with a control room at the library's central branch downtown as part of the city's new $600,000 Inspiration Lab.
The four sound booths come with computers, webcams and microphones, an eight-channel audio mixer and monitor.
The 11x16-foot recording studio comes with green screen, video camera and dolly, studio microphones and LED video lighting, along with a connected control room with a computer and 18-channel audio mixer.
The initiative is part of the city's aim to reduce the digital divide, and to help people with less means to access technology.
The lab also features video production and editing; analog-to-digital conversion of cassette, VHS tapes and 8mm films; digital conversion of photos and slides; self-publishing software and more. Staff will also be on hand to help people out with the digital gear.
“This idea really came from library users themselves: we heard from them that they had huge interest in technology and how to use it," said VPL board chair Mary Lynn Baum in a release.
"VPL has been helping Vancouver learn about and explore technology for more than 20 years now, and we’re excited to be able to expand that with this exciting new space for the city to tell and share its stories using 21st century technology.”
One of the two recording studios was named after groundbreaking producer and manager Terry McBride, who founded Nettwerk records, and was the marketing mastermind behind some of the biggest names in Canadian music, from Sarah McLachlan to Avril Lavigne.
The studio was named in his honour by the Highbury Foundation, which helped fund the initiative.
"Terry has had such an immense impact on the music industry, launching some of the most recognized artists in the world," said Highbury Foundation co-founder Peter Allard.
"His involvement in the Inspiration Lab will create exciting new opportunities for Vancouver’s up-and-coming creative talents to get their own start, pursue their passions, and be inspired to create and adapt to the ever-changing world of music.”
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