Thanks to a generous donation and the dedication of students to the craft of music production, the Ultraviolet Recording Studio made its debut in the basement of Bloomberg Hall in April, 2018. Ultraviolet is named for the distinctive purple soundproof panels that line the walls, reminiscent of the high energy electromagnetic waves by the same name. The studio space is an innovative way to promote portals of entry for student involvement/engagement with audio engineering and musical production. The studio space also provides students with the opportunity to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to their own personal projects. In the case of student organizations, we hope that Ultraviolet will engender a strong community identity as a space that promotes creative exploration and play.

 Michael Salama '24

I'm Michael Salama, a senior and one of the managers of the Ultraviolet music studio. Ever since my first band--a Beatles cover band I started with my brothers when I was 2 years old (I was Ringo)--I've been unable to keep away from making and recording music. I am a multi-instrumentalist and producer, and my favorite genres of music are classic, psychedelic rock, with some indie and folk as well. I am ready to help with whatever musical project you are working on!

Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Wednesday 8:30pm - 10:30pm

Saturday 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Samara Samad '25

Samara is a sophomore studying Economics and pursuing a certificate in Electronic Music Performance.Music has always been a key part of her life, as she has been singing and playing keys and guitar from a young age. As an independent artist, songwriting and music production are some of her greatest passions. She has independently produced two original albums Articles, Duality and Through the End of a Paper Straw, which are both available on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and more. At Princeton, Samara is also involved with PURE (Princeton University Rock Ensemble), The Wildcats, Child’s Play Improv, and several bands on campus. She is trained on Logic, Ableton, and Pro Tools.

Saturday 11:00am - 1:00 pm

Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00 pm

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Caroline Zhao '25

Caroline is a first year intending to study Chemical & Biological Engineering. She's been a musician since the age of 7, and she knows how to play piano, violin, viola, and guitar. Moreover, she is a trained audio and mixing engineer, and has mixed and mastered projects released by artist Asher Phillips on all platforms. She has served as a studio assistant at local NJ recording studio RMC Studios, and she is familiar with Ableton, ProTools, Logic, and FL Studio.

Wednesday 1:30pm - 4:30 pm

Friday 1:30pm - 4:30 pm

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