The fundamental principle of IRCAM is to encourage productive interaction among scientific research, technological developments, and contemporary music production. Since its establishment in 1977, this initiative has provided the foundation for the institute’s activities. One of the major issues is the importance of contributing to the renewal of musical expression through science and technology. Conversely, sp…
IRCAM is an internationally recognized research center dedicated to creating new technologies for music. The institute offers a unique experimental environment where composers strive to enlarge their musical experience through the concepts expressed in new technologies.
In support of IRCAM's research and creation missions, the educational program seeks to shed light on the current and future meaning of the interactions among the arts, sciences, and technology as well as sharing its models of knowledge, know-how, and innovations with the widest possible audience.
At the center of societal and economic concerns combining culture and information technologies, the current research at IRCAM is seen by the international research community as a reference for interdisciplinary projects on the sciences and technologies for sound and music, constantly exposed to society’s new needs and uses.
The fundamental principle of IRCAM is to encourage productive interaction among scientific research, technological developments, and contemporary music production. Since its establishment in 1977, this initiative has provided the foundation for the institute’s activities. One of the major issues is the importance of contributing to the renewal of musical expression through science and technology. Conversely, sp…
IRCAM is an internationally recognized research center dedicated to creating new technologies for music. The institute offers a unique experimental environment where composers strive to enlarge their musical experience through the concepts expressed in new technologies.
In support of IRCAM's research and creation missions, the educational program seeks to shed light on the current and future meaning of the interactions among the arts, sciences, and technology as well as sharing its models of knowledge, know-how, and innovations with the widest possible audience.
At the center of societal and economic concerns combining culture and information technologies, the current research at IRCAM is seen by the international research community as a reference for interdisciplinary projects on the sciences and technologies for sound and music, constantly exposed to society’s new needs and uses.
Mastering the tools for interaction in real-time makes it possible to imagine multiple interactions between machine and musicians, dancers, actors, and the audience as stage performances or installations, combining sound, visual, multimedia, and virtual reality elements in a sole environment.
Users program interactive real-time MIDI and audio applications with Max. Max for Live lets the numerous fans of Ableton’s software for electro musicians and DJs hear possibilities for live performances.
Certifications Max level 1 and Max level 2
IRCAM has implemented two certifications in Max. Taken at the end of the Max classes (Initiation or Intermediate), these certifications assess the students’ level in Max by testing their capacity to design, implement, and use applications created with the software.
Since 2017, 16 Max certification exam sessions have been held. 74,28% of the participants passed Max Level 1 and 78.69% passed Max Level 2.
"A super interesting class. Thank you to the teaching staff who shared with us the different possibilities of using the Max for Live software." Hend Z., musician, Max for Live
"Very good course. The instructors are very competent and attentive. We leave this training with a lot of good reflexes and ideas for implementing Max in educational and artistic projects. Recommended!" Federico, Sound Arts mediator, Max initiation, Max level 1 certification
"Thank you to the entire team for these Max immersion courses during lockdown!" Chloe, musician and producer, Max perfectionnement, Max level 2 certification
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and respect to the professors with truly advanced knowledge and skills, and the wonderful staff at IRCAM. I hope that I will be able to visit here again!” Masao, Composer, Max initiation in English
“Excellent course taught by wonderful instructor.” Chi Hin, Assistant Professor, Max initiation in English
All classes held on site at IRCAM follow preventitive hygiene practices and guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the event that IRCAM cannot physically welcome students for a program that requires face-to-face instruction, the program will be cancelled.