Music Makerspace at Grófin
The Grófin branch is pleased to offer a new Music Makerspace in fall 2020. Music teachers and students ages 13 and older will be able to use the space learn, experiment and create using professional music production tools and software in a dedicated space downtown, seven days a week, free of charge.
What is the Music Makerspace?
The Music Makerspace is a large, sunlit room on the fifth floor of Grófin, located behind the information desk. The space features:
- a central project desk area with space for up to 8 users working independently or collaboratively
- four 21.5-inch iMac 2.3GHz computers with Ableton Live 10 Standard and Garageband
- additional space for four laptop computers if users wish to bring their own
- one 8-channel Tascam LM-8ST Line Mixer
- two KRK Rokit RP8 G4 8-inch bi-amp studio monitors
- eight Akai APC Key 25 Ableton Live MIDI keyboard controllers
- one individual desk with a Novation Impulse 61 semi-weighted MIDI keyboard controller
- one large-screen LG TV
Who can use the room?
Starting in the fall, a weekly open house will be held where everyone 13 or older is welcome to book a seat or simply walk in to the Music Makerspace, free of charge. "Fiktdagar" or "hacking days" will be announced soon!
Outside of Fiktdagar, priority will be granted to users who have taken one of our music workshops or who have experience with music production software of some kind. Teachers interested in holding workshops at the Music Makerspace should contact the library after September 1, 2020 to reserve the room.
Why a Music Makerspace?
Over the last several years we've consulted with professional musicians, teachers, and focus groups of young people interested in learning about and making music. These co-creators have given us lots of great advice and helped shape our plans for the Music Makerspace. We are excited to finally open the room this fall, and look forward to developing it along with our users!
