Jean-Claude Risset

Jean-Claude Risset was a pioneering composer and researcher in electronic and computer music, renowned for creating innovative sounds using technology. He specialized in manipulating acoustic qualities of sound, such as pitch and timbre, to produce new auditory experiences. Risset’s work often involved transforming recorded sounds, like human voices or musical instruments, through computer processes to explore sonic possibilities beyond traditional music. His contributions helped shape modern digital sound design and demonstrated how computers could serve as creative tools for composers, blending artistry with technological innovation.