Dimensions Lab
The Dimensions Lab provides computing resources and media creation tools to WSU students, staff, faculty, and community members for projects in the fields of media, art, music, engineering, computer science and physics. The lab is located on the first floor of the Holland Library near the Terrell Library elevators.
Hardware Resources
- 10 powerful media creation workstations
- Windows 10
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5950X 16-Core, 32-Thread 4.9GHz Turbo
- RAM: 64GB DDR4 RAM
- Video Card: Nvidia RTX 3080 10GB
- Each equipped with:
- Audient iD4 2-channel Audio Interface
- Headphones
- 27″ 4K UHD BenQ Monitor (model PD2705)
- One workstation includes scanner
- Audio Workstation includes MIDI Keyboard (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol A25) and additional software: Ableton Live 11 and Max 8.
- Please note that one workstation is located in 3D Scanning Room
- 4 Mac Minis
- Each equipped with:
- Dell 27” Monitor (model U2719D)
- Each equipped with:
- Audio Lab (by reservation only)
- View the Audio Lab Manual to learn more about the lab (updated January 2023)
- Audio Lab media creation workstation
- Windows 10
- CPU: Intel Core i9 7920X 12-Core, 24-Thread 4.3GHz Turbo
- RAM: 112GB DDR4 RAM –
- Video Card: NVIDIA 2080 TI graphics card
- Whisper Room and computer equipped with:
- 2x 27″ 4K UHD BenQ Monitors (model PD2705)
- Thunderbolt 3 dock
- Additional software: Ableton Live 11, Max 8, Davinci Resolve Studio
- Motu 828es audio interface
- 2x Audio-Technica AT4033a condenser microphone (w/ stand, shock mount and windscreen)
- Novation 61SL MIDI Keyboard
- Nektar Panorama P1 mixer/controller
- 4x JBL 305P 5″ monitors
- Davinci Resolve Studio controller with Jog/Shuttle wheel
- Art Voice Channel Tube Strip
- View the Audio Lab Manual to learn more about the lab (updated January 2023)
- 3D Scanning Room – Available during Fall and Spring semester during staffed hours, or over Summer by appointment (email inquiries at: libraries.helpdesk@wsu.edu)
- View the 3D Scanning Tutorial to learn more about the setup
- Powerful media creation workstation
- Windows 10
- 3x DLSR cameras with tripods
- Motorized turntable – ideal for objects up to 20″ X 20″ X 20″ in size
- 3x LED light kit
- Additional software: Digicam Control 2
- View the 3D Scanning Tutorial to learn more about the setup
Software List
| Software | Windows 10 | macOS | Description |
| Google Chrome | X | X | browser |
| Firefox | X | X | browser |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | X | X | graphics, video, audio, web |
| Microsoft Office | X | n/a | document/spreadsheet editor |
| 3DS Max | X | n/a | 3D modeling, rendering |
| Maya | X | n/a | 3D animation, modeling, simulation, rendering |
| Mudbox | X | n/a | 3D digital painting and sculpting |
| R | X | n/a | statistical computing, graphics |
| Praat | X | X | analysis, synthesis/manipulate speech |
| Blender | X | X | 3D creation |
| SuperCollider | X | X | realtime audio synthesis and algorithmic composition |
| ArcGIS | X | n/a | geographic information system |
| QGIS | X | X | open source geographic information system |
| NVDA | X | X | screen reader |
| VLC | X | X | media player |
| Handbrake | X | X | video transcoder |
| Reaper | X | X | digital audio workstation |
| Reality Capture | X | n/a | 3D scanning software |
| SPSS | X | X | statistical analysis platform |
| NI Komplete 12 | X | X | sound production suite |
Staffing
The Dimensions Lab is available during open library hours. For help during the summer please contact libraries.helpdesk@wsu.edu
During Fall and Spring semesters, the Libraries Systems department makes an effort to staff the Dimensions Lab with student workers during library open hours on school days Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. These Lab Assistants are available to assist students with lab technology, reservations and to troubleshoot/report issues. There is a sign in the lab that indicates “Staff Available” when Lab assistants are working a shift in the lab. Please be aware that student-staff schedules are subject to change at a moment’s notice.