Composers, sound artists, electronic musicians, sound designers, digital artists, developers of interactive audio tools, researchers, teachers, advanced students and professionals wishing to deepen their practices in sound synthesis, analysis and processing.

• Fundamental knowledge of digital audio, signal processing or sound synthesis
• Participants must be able to demonstrate proficiency, knowledge and skills in Max and its environment, as well as regular practice with Max
• Familiarity with audio signal flow, real-time processing and sound material manipulation
• Proficiency with the main features of the Macintosh environment (keyboard and mouse use, file and folder management, menu navigation, launching and managing applications)
• Basic knowledge of Zoom for online courses

Some parts of the program may be adjusted according to developments in the software environments on which the course is based.

At the end of each session, exercises are assigned. Participants are required to complete and submit them to the instructor within the specified deadlines, before the following session. These submissions are reviewed collectively and contribute to the continuous assessment of learning outcomes and competencies.

• Technical check during the first session to verify participants' access and software configuration.
• Attendance is monitored through the signing of an attendance sheet at each session.
• Delivery of a certificate of completion including their assessment results.

Assessment is conducted throughout the course through practical exercises assigned after each session and submitted by participants for review.

This professional training course is delivered entirely online.

• Technical requirements: participants are required to install the software and environments necessary for the course before the beginning of the training: Max, MuBu, and CataRT.  Some examples will use the bach and spat5 packages and Ableton Live.

To ensure optimal learning conditions, participants are advised to have a stable internet connection and a dual-screen setup to facilitate the simultaneous monitoring of demonstrations, hands-on activities and communication with the teacher.

• Class Format: the training course is taught in English. Training alternates between presentations, explanations on theory, studying examples to analyze, and hands-on exercises.
• Didactic Materials: course materials are provided at the beginning of the training program and enriched throughout the training course, including presentations, course documentation, supplementary resources and technical references.

The software and environments used in this training (Max, MuBu, and CataRT and Ableton Live) are neither provided nor included in the registration fees. Participants are therefore required to obtain the necessary licenses, subscriptions, or usage rights prior to the start of the training in order to take part in practical exercises under proper conditions and follow the course.

Max is a software developed by Cycling ’74 and distributed by the Ircam. Ableton Live is a commercial software available from its publisher. MuBu and CataRT are extensions developed by the Ircam for the Max environment and require prior installation of Max. Some teaching examples may also use the bach and spat5 extensions, available via the Ircam Forum, subject to the access and licensing conditions defined by Ircam and their respective publishers.

Participants are responsible for ensuring, before the start of the training, that they have the required software versions and the necessary licenses for their use.

Premium members of the Forum Ircam benefit from a 30% discount on all training courses.

Participants who have completed this course and do not hold a Forum Ircam membership may benefit from a 30% discount on a Premium subscription, valid for one month.