VanderCook College of Music
Undergraduate, TCEP & MCert Student Technology Needs
It is not required that you have your own set-up, but many of our students prefer this option. At VanderCook we have a computer lab with desktop computers available for use and we will have laptops and other required equipment available for check-out. However, if you are seeking to purchase some or all of your own equipment, the following will be used in your technology coursework and will enable you to accomplish the high-end creative work that will become part of your professional development:
| Equipment | Link to Item |
|---|---|
| Apple Macbook Air with an M1 Chip, 8GB Memory and 512 GB of storage | Apple Macbook Air |
| Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone | Audio-Technica Microphone |
| Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-back Studio Monitoring Headphones | Audio-Technica Headphones |
| Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 Micro Keyboard Controller | Native Instruments Keyboard Controller |
| Samsung 1TB T5 Portable Solid-State Drive (Black) | Samsung Portable Drive |
If you need to decide where to start, make every effort to acquire the MacBook Air (or better) as your first step. All classes and assignments will take place using this computer.