Student Resources
Laptop Recommendation
All SSC students are required to own a laptop computer. Music majors are encouraged to purchase Macintosh laptops as we reflect the current industry climate by utilizing Mac-specific software in our courses. If you have questions, contact the department at 978.542.6296.
The following basic laptop specifications are recommended for incoming Music Majors:
- Apple MacBook or better
- 250GB Hard Drive
- 4GB of RAM
- Apple Logic Express 8 Digital Recording/MIDI Software Preinstalled
- AppleCare Protection
- Optional 3rd Party Software and Accessories for either system:
- Finale 2008 or higher for Macintosh
- Auralia 2 for Macintosh
- Digidesign Pro Tools LE or M-Powered
- MOTU Digital Performer 5 or higher
- ComputraceLojack for Laptops
- Kensington Notebook Security Lock
- MacAfee Virus Scan (available through the college)
- Microsoft Mac Office 2008 (available through the college)
- An additional external hard drive of at least 150 GB