Welcome to The Rutgers Electro-Acoustic Lab (REAL)

The Rutgers Electro-Acoustic Lab (REAL) includes two studios designed for audio recording, sound generation, design, and post-production for audio and video. Its main function is to serve as an environment for students and faculty to explore music technology through the realization of electroacoustic and computer based music. Access to the studios is primarily through course enrollment or by arrangement. A fully equipped recording facility, REAL can address the needs of composers and performers seeking music and audio production. There is also the capability to address creative audio requirements for theater and film production.

The current setup includes a 56 channel Yamaha 02R96VCM 24bit digital recording console, an Apple QuadCore MacPro with 2 Terabytes of storage and outboard processing by DBX, PreSonus and Ensoniq. Several MIDI controllers are available, including two 88 key Korg Triton Workstations. Software includes Logic Studio, Final Cut Studio, Max/MSP and Reason. Studio A is targeted for a complete Nuendo production system and Studio B will contain a Pro Tools system.

Mark Zaki, composer and assistant professor of composition is the director of REAL.

REALtime Events

Sounds Unseen: Electroacoustic Music curated by Mark Zaki.
November 18, 2009: 12:15 - The Mallery Room.

Sounds From the Weave: Celebrate November as National Electro-Acoustic Music Month with this audio installation supporting the exhibition A Complex Weave. Contemporary electro-acoustic music by women composers explores issues of gender, identity and space through sound.

November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2009: 12:30p - The Stedman Art Gallery

See the Call for Works here.