Art, Research, and Innovation

I work at the crossroads of techno, experimental music, and generative art, pioneering new forms of musical expression through deep learning.

My practice is a dynamic dialogue: sound is a physical force, sculpted through machines and algorithms, while my research explores how creative AI can unlock new worlds of sonic expression while preserving the singularity of the artist’s touch.


Core Focus

I apply advanced deep learning to music to create innovative tools and real-time systems across three core domains:

  • Industry Innovation

    Research Engineering @ Native Instruments, Audio Research Team. I am dedicated to applying deep learning to next-generation sound technology and developing innovative product features.

  • Artistic Practice

    Producer & Sound Artist. I create electronic music influenced by cinematic deep techno and modular synthesis.

    • Academic Research

      PhD Doctorate @ IRCAM, ACIDS Group. My focus is on neural audio synthesis and model-driven instruments, including the creation of the Neurorack—the first Eurorack modular synthesizer powered by deep neural synthesis.


Research & Projects

Current Interests

I am dedicated to making AI a tangible, expressive partner for musicians. My research explores:

  1. Real-time Neural Audio Synthesis: Creating deep generative models for responsive and expressive sound generation.
  2. AI-Controlled Instruments: Developing new interfaces where musicians modulate latent space or high-level descriptors.
  3. Interface & Hardware Integration: Embedding intelligent systems directly into modular and professional hardware setups.
  4. AI’s Artistic Role: Investigating the aesthetic and societal implications of AI in music creation.

→ Explore my Publications & Presentations and Main Projects


Teaching & Education


Beyond Research

I am always open to collaborations—artistic, academic, or hybrid.


Contact

You can reach me for academic, artistic, or collaborative inquiries.

Ninon Devis PhD Doctorate – IRCAM / Sorbonne Université Research Engineer – Native Instruments Lecturer – UPMC / ATIAM Master 📧 ninon.devis@ircam.fr 📍 Paris & Berlin