The MTRC provides students an environment to explore the core technology musicians need to know. Whether engraving a score or composing music, the MTRC provides the means of production. MTRC staff are there to assist with any questions you might have.
Request Assistance
Our employees are available both in person and online to assist our students and faculty. Request Help below and a staff member with respond within 24 hours. Sessions can be requested in the MTRC, via phone, or over Zoom.
Services and Software
The Music Technology Resource Center is FSU most complete offering of software and hardware relating to Music Notation, Audio Editing, Production and Mixing. Click below to browse our different options as well as ways to access some of this software off-campus as well.
Available Software
Expand All| Software | How to Access |
|---|---|
| Office 365 | Click to Access |
| Zoom | Click to Access |
| SPSS | Learn More |
| NVIVO | Learn More |
| Software | VLab | MTRC |
|---|---|---|
| Office 365 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoom | No | No |
| Finale | Yes | Yes |
| Sibelius | No | Yes |
| Dorico | No | Yes |
| Dorico SE | No | Yes |
| SPSS | Yes | Yes |
| NVIVO | Yes | Yes |
| ProTools | No | Yes |
| Cubase | No | Yes |
| Audacity | No | Yes |
A lot of software is available for free or at a discounted price for students. Also, a lot of software have fully functioning “demos” that allow you to use the software for a limited period of time without having to pay the purchase or subscription price for the program.
| Software | Cost | Trial Length |
|---|---|---|
| Finale | $99 | 30 Days |
| Sibelius | $9.99/month or $99/year | 30 Days |
| Dorico | $66.99 | 30 Days |
| Dorico SE | Free | |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | $19.99/month | 7 Days |
| ProTools | $9.99/month | 30 Days |
| ProTools First | Free | |
| Cubase | $69.99 | 30 Days |
| Audacity | Free | |
| Reaper | $60 | 60 Days |
As you look to learn more programs and expand your knowledge, in-depth tutorials of software can be found in LinkedIn Learning — a service available for free to students, faculty and staff through the my.fsu.edu portal.
| Software | Training Links |
|---|---|
| Office 365 | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes |
| SPSS | Yes |
| NVIVO | Yes |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Yes |
| ProTools | Yes |
| ProTools First | Yes |
| Cubase | Yes |
| Audacity | Yes |
| Reaper | Yes |
| Finale | Yes |
| Sibelius | Yes |
The Vlab is FSU’s Virtual Lab, which allows you to run certain programs inside a web browser, without the need to install them. More information on that service and how to connect to it can be found at its.fsu.edu/myFSUVLab.
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