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Computers and tablets

Get creative with access to an amazing range of industry standard computers and tablets, plus a massive list of creative software available for you to use at The Edge as a State Library member.

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Mac Studio desktops
Book one of our Mac Studios available for creative use in the DML at The Edge.
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Lenovo PC laptops
Book one of our Lenovo PC laptops to use on level 1 at The Edge.
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Production computers
Take a look at our high spec production computers available for booking at The Edge.
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Monitors
There are 2 desks with 27” 4K screen monitors and connection accessories available for booking.
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iPad 11 Pro
The Edge has 10 iPad 11 Pro with Apple pencil and charger available for use within the building.
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Wacom tablets
The Edge has three One by Wacom tablets available to use with your own laptop or one of The Edge computers.
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Headphones
Wired headphones and bluetooth noise cancelling headphones are available for use in the DML and Computer Zone.
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Software available

Click on each of the headings below to see the list of software available for use at The Edge. 

  • Adobe Illustrator (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe Acrobat (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe InDesign (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe Photoshop (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic (Mac)
  • Inkscape (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Gimp (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Fusion 360 (Autodesk) trial or hobbyist licence required (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • FreeCAD (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Blender (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Meshmixer (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Prusa Slicer (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Maxon One Suite (Production PC 1&2
  • Adobe Animate (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe After Effects (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Davinci Resolve (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Final Cut Pro (Mac)
  • iMovie (Mac)
  • ProTools (Mac, Recording Studio)
  • Ableton Live (Mac, Recording Studio)
  • Logic Pro (Mac, Recording Studio)
  • FL Studio (Mac, Recording Studio)
  • Reaper (Recording Studio)
  • Garage Band (Mac Studio, Recording Studio)
  • Adobe Audition (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC1&2)
  • Audacity (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC1&2, Recording Studio)
  • Spitfire Audio (Recording Studio)
  • Slate Plug-ins Suite (Recording Studio)
  • Plug-in Alliance Suite (Recording Studio)
  • Native Instruments Komplete (Recording Studio)
  • Godot (PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Python (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Scratch (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Unity (PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Unreal Engine (PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Arduino IDE (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Atom (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Touch Designer (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC 1&2)
  • Adobe Aero (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC1&2)
  • Insta360 Studio (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC1&2)
  • Lens Studio (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC1&2)
  • Meta Spark AR (Mac, PC Laptop, Production PC1&2)

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