located in rhomme 109 of hill hall, UNC's Beat Lab We have a wide variety of electronic music equipment. all From the latest mixing boards available to students. DJ From the station to the old school analog-Style machine.
Beat Lab serves as a creative space for UNC students to explore beat making In a relaxed environment. This space was created by 2013 Written by UNC John P. Barker Distinguished Professor of Music Mark Katz Who turned the tuba storage space into a place for music discovery And collaboration.
Before making space, Katz Said I often hear inquiries from students who want to know more about the subject. DJ And rap.he Saidhe responded to demand and began creating what he calls using a turntable he previously had in his office. laboratory
“The people I've seen have found their place and found their people in the Beat Lab.” Said.
This space is managed by UNC Department in music and is funded by a combination of federal grants. money, Fundraising activities, gift From individual donors and Red Bull company Sponsored, Katz said.He also Said Beat Lab hosts events and workshops where students can learn from experienced artists.Latest workshop hosted Joynis DJa well-known artist with expertise in dubstep and bass music.
In the lab, students can also: layer their voices and the sounds of others instruments that produce beats.space offer Computers for students who do not have music software on their devices.
Students come to Beat Lab for both educational and extracurricular reasons. For some students, Beat Lab is an opportunity to escape from a rigorous course load and create something. meaningful.Katz Said He said he has heard students say that having a space where they could freely create music was a “saving experience.''
“I think being a beatmaker means being able to listen to the world and change the direction of the story,” UNC says.Ofomoa Ellie Sellers Said.
However She is an expert in English and comparative literature Selection subject,Seller Said She began using the space to supplement what she learned in beat-making classes.she Said She quickly came to enjoy spending time in the Beat Lab environment, which became the foundation of her college experience.North Carolina School of Music.