Music Lab HB 1560: Software and Apps on the computers
This list is not exhaustive, rather it was created to highlight the specialty software that was installed and licensed for the School of Music.
NOTE: Apple App Store apps were registered with Apple ID: it@music.wisc.edu (see LastPass)
Software |
Licensing Info |
Activation/Authentication information |
Other |
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Ableton Live 11 Suite | Perpetual License | Credentials in LastPass | PreSonus Studio 68c requires additional configuration to work in Ableton Live. See KB for more info: [Link for document 120758 is unavailable at this time] |
AIR Music Technology | Bundled with Pro Tools (AVID) | ||
ARIA Player | Bundled/Included with Finale | ||
Audacity | Free | ||
AudioScore Lite 2020 | Bundled/Included with Sibelius (AVID) | Managed by Sibelius License Server on Win Box (LSS-61P0V12) in East End Office | Installs with and is licensed with Sibelius (Ultimate MultiSeat for Education) |
Adobe Audition | Included with Adobe Creative Cloud | Authenticated with individuals' UW credentials | https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/page.php?id=69772 |
AVID (Folder incl. Application Manager, AVID Link, Licenses) & AVID_Uninstallers | Bundled/Included with other AVID products | ||
Compressor | Perpetual license, part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle | Part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle; App Store App | |
FB360 Spatial Workstation | Free | ||
Final Cut Pro | Perpetual license, part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle | Part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle; App Store App, see LastPass for Apple ID credentials | |
Finale | Perpetual License | ||
GarageBand | Free: Included in macOS | Apple App Store App, see LastPass for Apple ID credentials | |
Garritan Instruments for Finale | Bundled/Included with Finale | ||
iLok License Manager | Free | Credentials in LastPass | Application for managing AVID licenses & activations. |
iMovie | Free: Included in macOS | Apple App Store App | |
Logic Pro | Perpetual license, part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle | Part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle; App Store App, see LastPass for Apple ID credentials | PreSonus Studio 68c requires additional configuration to work in Ableton Live. See KB for more info: [Link for document 120758 is unavailable at this time] |
MainStage | Perpetual license, part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle | Part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle, App Store App, see LastPass for Apple ID credentials | |
Melodyne 5 | Bundled/Included with AVID Pro Tools | ||
Motion | Perpetual license, part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle | Part of the Apple Pro Apps Bundle, App Store App, see LastPass for Apple ID credentials | |
PhotoScore & Notate 2020 | Bundled/Included with Sibelius (AVID) | Managed by Sibelius License Server on Win Box (LSS-61P0V12) in East End Office | Installs with and is licensed with Sibelius (Ultimate MultiSeat for Education) |
Pro Tools (Ultimate MultiSeat Education, AVID) | Expires annually in Dec, begin renewal process in early November, 13 seats, renewal cost in 2022: $294.14/seat | Requires iLok Server (License) and a physical iLok USB Smart Key to manage licensing. The iLok Server is running on Win Box (LSS-61P0V12) in the East End Office (HB 1324). More info here. | See osTickets 11199 and 11261 for 2022 renewals; PreSonus Studio 68c requires additional configuration to work in Ableton Live. See KB for more info: [Link for document 120758 is unavailable at this time] |
Pyware 3D v10 | Perpetual License | Credentials in LastPass | NOTE: The perpetual license for the Music Computer Lab limits us to Pyware 3D Pro v10. Version 10 is compatible through macOS 13 Ventura, confirmed with Pyware rep on 5/23/2023 |
Sibelius (Ultimate MultiSeat for Education, AVID) | AVID, Expires annually in Dec, begin renewal process in early November, 13 seats, renewal cost in 2022: $28.25/seat | Managed by Sibelius License Server on Win Box (LSS-61P0V12) in East End Office | See osTickets 11199 and 11261 for 2022 renewals; Includes: AudioScore, PhotoScore & NotateMe |
VLC | Free |
Ableton Live 11 Suite (Education)
NOTE: The current version (11.0.12) requires Rosetta 2
Installers can be found on our NAS. The newest installers are found in the account link below, as are directions on how to authorize Live 11 on a computer.
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URL: https://www.ableton.com/en/account/
- See LastPass for credentials
Software packages included in license:
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Live 11 Suite (Education) base installer (2.75 GB) includes the following packages:
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Amp, Analog, Collision, Electric, Operator, Sampler, Tension, Wavetable
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Packages that can be added on and are already on the NAS include the following (Total size = approx. 32GB)
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Beat Tools - 691.8 MB
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Brass Quartet - 249.7 MB
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Build and Drop - 597.2 MB
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CV Tools - 19.0 MB
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Chop and Swing - 574.3 MB
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Connection Kit - 7.0 MB
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Convolution Reverb - 298.9 MB
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Creative Extensions - 13.7 MB
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Drive and Glow - 618.6 MB
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Drone Lab - 4652.3 MB - 4.55 GB
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Drum Booth - 1094.9 MB - 1.07 GB
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Drum Essentials - 201.0 MB
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Electric Keyboards - 2994.3 MB - 2.93 GB
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Glitch and Wash - 878.7 MB
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Grand Piano - 676.9 MB
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Granulator II - 4.2 MB
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Guitar and Bass - 537.6 MB
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Inspired by Nature - 66.4 MB
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Latin Percussion - 530.9 MB
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Mood Reel - 2506.8 MB - 2.45 GB
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Orchestral Brass - 1466.5 MB - 1.44 GB
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Orchestral Mallets - 1262.8 MB - 1.24 GB
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Orchestral Strings - 2769.9 MB - 2.71 GB
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Orchestral Woodwinds - 4616.7 MB - 4.51 GB
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PitchLoop89 - 1.5 MB
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Probability Pack - 49.1 MB
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Punch and Tilt - 391.4 MB
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Session Drums Club - 2230.9 MB - 2.18 GB
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Skitter and Step - 569.4 MB
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String Quartet - 472.9 MB
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Surround Panner - .52 MB
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Synth Essentials - 608.5 MB
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Upright Piano - 416.0 MB
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Voice Box - 272.7 MB
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Apple Pro Apps Bundle
- Compressor
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
- Main Stage
- Motion
AVID Pro Tools, and Sibelius (incl. AudioScore, PhotoScore, and NotateMe)
https://my.avid.com/account/orientation?returnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fmy.avid.com%2faccount
See LastPass for credentials
Additional setup and configuration information in AVID folder in email account: it@music.wisc.edu
Pro Tools Ultimate MultiSeat Education license:
Compatibility: current version requires Rosetta 2.
Redemption Code: PTUFLE264-KD9862448-A182086
NOTE: Pro Tools requires an iLok Server and a physical iLok USB drive to manage the licenses and activate the software
- This was configured on a Win Box (LSS-61P0V12) in the East End Office
- The iLok USB drive is plugged into the back of this computer and must remain there
- FAQ for the Pro Tools Multiseat Network License Server
- The iLok License Manager app is configured locally on each of the workstations to connect to the iLok Server
Legacy install directions - Jan 2022 - The following procedure was not sufficient for activation of Pro Tools which requires an iLok Server to manage the licenses.
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ProTools - install
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base Pro Tools 2021.12
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HD Driver 2021.12
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Avid Loopmasters Sample Pack
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Pro Tools Plug-ins & UVI plug-ins - read readme
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likely install the base Pro Tools Plug-ins
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do NOT install plug-ins that require another acct
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e.g., UVI req
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Install instructions for plugin as per readme:
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To install a plug-in: 1 Do one of the following: • Download the installer for your computer platform from the Avid website (www.avid.com). After downloading, you may need to uncompress the installer (.SIT on Mac or .ZIP on Windows). – or – • Insert the installer disc that came with the boxed version of your plug-in into your computer. 2 Double-click the plug-in installer application. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4 When installation is complete, click Quit (Mac) or Finish (Windows). When you open Pro Tools, you are prompted to authorize your new plug-in (see “Using Pro Tools Plug-Ins with Avid Media Composer” on page 12).
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HD Driver requires: Please disable sleep in System Preferences > "Energy Saver" or "Battery" in order to prevent system crashes or hangs. Set “Turn display off after” to “Never”. Enable “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off”
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HD driver can be installed, however it requires access to system extensions. Brad says do not install this unless Music inquires about it.
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Loopmasters pack installed fine.
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Plug ins: Eleven effects bundle, First air effects bundle, First air instruments bundle, Graphic EQ, XPand II installed fine.
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Sibelius Ultimate MultiSeat (incl. AudioScore, PhotoScore & NotateMe)
Compatibility: can run natively on Apple Silicon M1
- The Sibelius License Server was configured on Win Box (LSS-61P0V12) in the East End Office (this is the same Win Box that the iLok Server is running on)
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Sibelius Redemption Code: SNU1PEU264-VN2759573-7V48994
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System ID: 10540321439
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Activation ID: SWCU-K4RY-DBKE-KTMF
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only 12 seats, emailed Brian Heller about another
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Installation and release documentation - linked here
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Original installation steps:
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Log in to Avid’s site using credentials in LastPass.
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Download and run the installer for Sibelius Ultimate Multiseat (Network) > Sibelius License Server 8.4.2.
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Uninstall Avid Application Manager, which gets installed as part of the license server.
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Install Avid Link from https://www.avid.com/products/avid-link#Downloads.
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Launch Sibelius License Server Control Panel.
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On the Status tab, under Server Status (NOT Service Status), click Stop to stop the server.
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On the Licenses tab, click Manage Licenses…
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When prompted to disconnect current clients of the license server, click Yes.
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Avid Link should have opened. Go to the Product tab > Sibelius License Server > dropdown arrow > License.
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If it shows Sibelius License Server as activated, skip to step 12.
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Click Enter Manually and enter the System ID and Activation ID for Sibelius Ultimate Multiseat (Network) from the Avid account site.
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Back in Sibelius License Server Control Panel, on the Status tab, click Start under Server Status.
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Check the Licenses tab to confirm the Sibelius licenses show up.
- Sibelius server setup - more info embedded in DMG
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For the Sibelius sounds updater, it seems like you need to have the ~20GB sounds package installed first to run it.
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Install Photoscore & NotateMe Lite
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Install Audioscore Lite
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Install Sounds Package - copy to machine first then install.
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NOTE- Requires 36GB of space
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Finale (MakeMusic)
https://store.makemusic.com/MyAccount/OrderHistory.aspx
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Account name: UW Band
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Username: music@music.wisc.edu
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Password: (see LastPass or KeePass; the round character is the numeral zero)
M1 compatibility - see link
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as of Dec 2021, Finale 27 still needs Rosetta 2 to run on M1 Macs
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the application does not yet run natively on M1s
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NOTE: Account was initially only for Band machines. Now being used for both Band staff machines and Music computer lab. As such…
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Band staff - 5-seat site license
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serial number (same for all machines): HFNS-016935
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Music computer lab - 13-seat license
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serial number (same for all lab Mac Minis): HFNS-018519
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for additional information, see PDF in this Google Drive folder
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Additional Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
Firefox & Chrome
Microsoft Office 365
Zoom
Pages, Numbers, Sheets
BigFix & Cisco Endpoint clients
Related KB Docs
[Link for document 120758 is unavailable at this time]