Computational Sound Lab
explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, sound, and live coding through research-creation, performance, and tool development. The lab focuses on human–AI collaboration, designing systems that support real-time musical interaction while emphasizing transparency, ethics, and creative agency. Bringing together artists, researchers, and technologists, it develops new approaches to co-creative AI for music and audiovisual practice. The lab is directed by Dr. Norah Lorway
We are based at Concordia University in the School of Performance in Montréal Canada
The Computational Sound Lab is a research-creation group exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, sound, and live coding. The lab develops tools and performances that investigate how computational systems can support real-time musical interaction and creative practice.
A central focus of the lab is human-AI co-creation, with an emphasis on designing systems that are transparent, ethical, and artist-centered. Through software development, performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the lab examines how AI can function as a responsive creative partner rather than an opaque tool.
Current projects include continued development of Scorch, a live coding environment for music and audiovisual performance co-created with Beesting Labs, and Scorch AI, which integrates machine learning into real-time composition workflows with a focus on responsibility, accessibility, and creative agency.
We would like to begin by acknowledging that we are located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within and around the Montréal community.
People
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Dr Norah Lorway (Principal Investigator)
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Elisabete Almeida
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Alex Briand
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Owen Grunau