You can create and mix your own musical recordings, lay down some sick electronic beats or just learn how to play an instrument in RPL's fully stocked Self-Serve Sound Studios. Whatever your dream project, we do our best to make it a reality!
Questions? Email us or book a Specialist appointment.
RPL has two Self-Serve Sound Studios available for reservation:
Customers are welcome to bring their own equipment and instruments, but as much detail as possible should be provided when booking. Both spaces are maintained by the Digital Media Studio (DMS) Specialists, who may be booked by appointment for orientation and basic mentorship within available hours.
Certain equipment is always available in each Self-Serve Sound Studio. Special use equipment is also available but must be checked out on your library card on a per use basis. A comprehensive list of equipment and software available in each studio location is available during the booking process.
Audio editing software available on Self-Serve Sound Studio computers:
Here are a few courses to get you started in the sound studio:
Digital Media Specialists are available to provide a brief orientation to our equipment and also give pointers to get you started on your project. Book an online meeting, a phone appointment, or visit us at Central Library or Sherwood Village Branch for a one-to-one session, where we'll point you in the right direction to get your project going.
Please note that staff are available for limited hours, so booking an appointment is the best way to get the help you need. You can also email us.
Appointments are available during our Digital Media Specialist’s scheduled hours:
Central Library (downtown Regina):
Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Sherwood Village Branch (northwest Regina):
Tuesday: 1:00 to 5:30pm
Online or Phone:
Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Please Note: Digital Media Specialists reserve the right to reschedule appointments based on staff availability.
Due to the creative and collaborative nature of the Digital Media Studio, there is no guarantee of a silent atmosphere. All Digital Media Studio visitors are asked to be respectful of each other and of the Library's conduct policy regarding noise. The Self-Serve Sound Studio is intended to be actively used with the door shut.
No food is allowed in the Self-Serve Sound Studios and only sealable drink containers are allowed anywhere in the Digital Media Studio.
The Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw and Internet Access Policy applies to activities in the Digital Media Studio Studio. Any violations of this policy may result in loss of Studio privileges and / or full library privileges. Treat your group, our staff, and other artists kindly.
Your personal items are your responsibility to monitor. Other people's personal items are to be respected.
Digital Media Studio created content must conform to acceptable community and legal standards.
Media computer workstations in the Digital Media Studio are designed for collaboration. RPL retains the right to limit the number of people around a single workstation to a maximum of three.
Library personnel must always have free access to Digital Media Studio production spaces. RPL retains the right to monitor all activity conducted on Library premises to ensure compliance with Library rules and regulations.
Digital Media Studio visitors are encouraged to connect personal devices to Digital Media Studio equipment but support for such equipment may not be available. RPL staff may disconnect personal devices which interfere with the operation of Library equipment of the ability of other users to complete projects. Compatibility of personal devices with Digital Media Studio hardware and software is not guaranteed.
RPL reserves the right to erase user files left on library-owned hard drives and removable storage without prior notice. Customers are strongly encouraged to backup their projects to personal storage devices or cloud-based backup solutions.
Equipment must be checked-out on your library card. In order to check out equipment from the Digital Media Studio you must:
These restrictions apply to all equipment. All equipment is to be used in the library for up to three hours at a time. You must remain in the Digital Media Studio while you are using this equipment. You are responsible for any damage or loss to equipment checked out on your card. Please note that any storage media on the device will be erased when it is returned.
Faulty equipment or room concerns must be reported immediately. Card-holders are responsible for returning and restoring all rooms and equipment to their originally checked out conditions.
Equipment and rooms will be inspected for damage upon check-in. Customers may be present during this inspection. Any damages found will be charged to the customer and may up to the full replacement cost for the equipment. Card-holders who have outstanding charges for lost or damaged equipment may be denied Digital Media Studio privileges until the charges are reconciled.
RPL does not assume responsibility for personal items or items checked out to card-holders. Equipment usage privileges may be revoked due to careless handling of library equipment, repeated tardiness in returning library owned equipment, or damage. Please note that unattended library equipment is considered careless handling.
