Scientist: Gérard Assayag

Gérard Assayag profileGérard Assayag is an Ircam research director and head of Ircam Music Representation Team in Paris. He has co-designed various music research software environments which are used in many places for computer assisted composition, analysis and improvisation.

Wave of musical sounds. Abstract background with interweaving of dots and lines. 3D rendering

Artificial intelligence starts to hit the right note

In the field of music, artificial intelligence is used both to analyse and to create music. For almost any musical piece AI-tools can already extract information about melody, harmony, rhythm, emotion and style. AI-systems are also starting to improvise on stage together with top musicians.

Wave of musical sounds. Abstract background with interweaving of dots and lines. 3D rendering Gérard Assayag interview

A scientist’s opinion: Interview with Gérard Assayag on AI in music

Gérard Assayag is an Ircam research director and head of Ircam Music Representation Team in Paris. He has co-designed various music research software environments which are used in many places for computer assisted composition, analysis and improvisation. How can an AI-tool play music together with a human musician? Gérard Assayag: By listening to music our ...