ICST Composition Studio

The ICST Composition Studio at the Zurich University of the Arts is a dedicated production environment for electroacoustic music and spatial sound art. It supports the creation, research, and performance of immersive audio works.
The studio is open to international artists in residence, researchers, and students working at the intersection of music, technology, and sound design.
What This Page Is For
This is the service and resource hub for the ICST Composition Studio. From here, you can access technical preparation, speaker and routing information, studio infrastructure, and downloads for working on site.
If you are looking for the public programme or for artists in residence and their projects, the relevant areas are included in the overview below.
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Equipment
Hardware, speakers, interfaces, and studio technology at a glance.
Support
Drivers, display setup, troubleshooting, and contact points for studio guests.
Software
Installed tools, plugins, and the working environment of the studio.
Speaker Setup
Speaker structure, routing context, and spatial playback information.
Audio Examples
Listening examples and documented sound practice from the studio context.
Pre-Installation
Prepare your own laptop before coming to the studio.
Control Room
Workstation, connections, monitoring, and studio operation.
Artist Residencies
Residency programme, artists, and projects in the ICST studio.
ascolta
Public listening series for spatial and electroacoustic music.
Downloads
Templates, checklists, and files for preparing your session.