Founded in 1977, IRCAM is a renowned research center dedicated to the intersection of scientific research, technological development, and contemporary music creation. Its core mission is to foster fruitful interaction between these domains. By harnessing the contributions of science and technology, IRCAM aims to constantly renew musical expression.

At IRCAM, researchers work on a range of projects across various fields, including audio/acoustics and instruments, acoustics and cognition, sound perception and design, sound analysis and synthesis, musical interaction and movement, musical representations, and analysis of musical practices. In addition to research, IRCAM serves as a hub for artists to enhance their sonic experience through the concepts and technologies developed at the institute. The center offers an experimental environment where composers and musicians can enrich their work through innovative technologies.

IRCAM also prioritizes education, aiming to shed light on the current and future interactions between arts, sciences, and technology. The center shares its knowledge, know-how, and innovations with a wide audience through professional training programs and academic courses. As a leading interdisciplinary reference in the realm of sound and music technology, IRCAM constantly engages with societal and economic challenges, integrating culture and information technology.

The institute presents its research internationally, continuously embracing new horizons. Experience the cutting-edge work and advancements in sound and music at IRCAM, where groundbreaking technologies shape the way we create and perceive music