Audacity is a free, open-source digital audio editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is an entry-level software that works great for simple audio recording and editing. If you are new to audio editing, we recommend starting with Audacity.

Adobe Audition is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who already have audio experience, want more control over their audio than Audacity can provide for vocal/podcast-like editing.

Ableton Live is a digital audio workstation that is geared toward those who want to focus on music production. While Ableton Live is used more frequently for live performances, it also works well as a tool for composing, recording, arranging, mixing, and mastering audio.

GarageBand is a digital audio workstation that comes pre-loaded on macOS. While GarageBand has pre-loaded instruments for music production, it is also a great option for voice-overs and podcast recording. GarageBand is a little more advanced than Audacity, as it is used for both audio and music production, but it is a great option for those who have a macOS system and do not want to download additional software.

Logic Pro X is a macOS-only software that is available for use in the Studio's Audio Suite. It is similar to GarageBand as it is primarily used for music production, but it provides the user with a larger amount of variety and control over their files. This software is recommended for those who have experience in music production and feel comfortable with multi-track mixing.

Adobe Illustrator is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in creating illustrations, logos, and other vector graphics.

Adobe InDesign is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in print and digital publication design.

Adobe Lightroom Classic is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in quick fixes or batch photo editing.

Adobe Photoshop is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in advanced photo editing or graphic design.

Adobe After Effects is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in creating animations, motion graphics, or visual/special effects for video-based projects.

Adobe Premiere Pro is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in video creation and editing.

Camtasia is video editor, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are beginners to video editing.

iMovie (MAC ONLY) is an Apple-only software that is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. iMovie is also available pre-installed on Apple computers as the default video editing software.

Final Cut Pro (MAC ONLY) is an Apple-only software that is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in more advanced video editing than what iMovie offers.

3DS Max is a 3D modeling software from the Autodesk software suite. It is primarily used for making 3d animations, models, games, and images.

Adobe XD is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the Studio. This software is recommended for those who are interested in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design for digital applications and websites or are pursuing a career in an industry where Adobe XD is part of the industry-standard software.

AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software from the Autodesk software suite. AutoCad software is typically used in a range of career fields such as architectural design, manufacturing, engineering, and more. 

Fusion 360 is a computer-aided design (CAD) software that is a part of the Autodesk suite that is primarily used for 3D modeling in engineering and manufacturing fields.

Maya is a 3D modeling software that is a part of the Autodesk software suite and is primarily used to create assets for interactive 3d applications, animated films, TV series, and visual effects. 

Solidworks is one of the most popular 3D CAD modeling software on the market and used across multiple disciplines for designers and engineers.

Revit is part of the Autodesk suite primarily focused on building modeling for architects, landscape architects, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, designers, and contractors. 

SketchUp is a 3D modeling computer-aided design (CAD) program that is typically used to design models for architecture, interior design, industrial and product design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, theater, film, and video games.

ArcGIS and ArcMap are cloud-based online geographic information system (GIS) and mapping software that is primarily used to make maps and analyze data from maps.  

Google Earth Pro is the professional version of Google Earth with the ability to import and export GIS data.

BlueJ is an integrated development environment (IDE) that is primarily used for educational purposes. It is used to help learn the Java programming language.

Unity is a cross-platform game design engine that supports 2D, 3D, AR, and VR builds.