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Table of Contents

Introduction 1
1. ircamLAB TS2 (version 2.0) 2
1.1. System Requirements 2
1.1. Menu & Settings / Authorization 3
1.2. Audio Path Structure / Interface Overview 4
1.3. Feature Comparison 5
1.4. Working with Documents 6
1.5. Transport Section 9
1.6. Sonogram / Waveform Views 11
1.7. Working with Audio Files 14
1.8. Edit Functions 18
1.9. Select Regions / Navigation 20
1.10. Working with Effects 21
1.11. Working with Automation 24
1.12. Master Module 28
1.13. Plug-in Section 29
Credits 30

Introduction
TS2 sets a new industry standard as an Audio Editor by ircamLAB for audio transformations
and enhancement. It offers a comprehensive suite of processing tools focused on the
acclaimed “Super VP” engine to manage complex audio issues with unparalleled accuracy.

Post-Production professionals, audio engineers, and podcast editors alike use TS2 to
transform recordings in a final production file. This user guide provides an extensive overview
of quick access authorization and setup, and all the application features and functions.


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1. ircamLAB TS2 (version 2.0)
1.1. System Requirements

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OS macOS 10.10 or later

CPU Intel 64 bit

RAM 4GB or high recommended

Display 1024x768 or higher

Formats 64 bit: Standalone

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OS Windows 7 or later

CPU Intel/AMD CPU with SSE2

RAM 4GB or higher recommended

Display 1024x768 or higher

Formats 64 bit: Standalone

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1.1. Menu & Settings / Authorization

From the TS Menu item:

Authorize
Lets you authorize your TS2 application.

Enter the authorization key provided in receipt from your purchase and click on « Authorize ».

You can deactivate your authorization using the same panel option by clicking on «Revoke».

Notes:

• User are provided 3 licences for activation. This lets you use TS2 on 3 separate machines
under EULA (End User License Agreement) terms.

• If you don’t remember your authorization key, at anytime you may view your licenses and
manage via our help/support site: help.ircamlab.com

Audio Settings
The Audio Settings window lets you:

Choose your desired audio device

to monitor the TS2 output.

Set the sample rate and buffer size

(CMD / CTRL + ,) if needed.

Default value : 44.1 KHz sample

rate and 512 buffer size.


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1.2. Audio Path Structure / Interface Overview

TS2’s audio signal path is structured as follows:

Interface Overview:

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1.3. Feature Comparison

FEATURES TS2 TS

Transpose & Stretching X X

Remix X X

Real-Time Recording X X

Full Audio Editing & Crossfade X

Automation X

MIDI Controls TBA X

Real-Time Sonogram X

Export Sonogram X

Spectrogram Real-Time X

Multi Audio Files & Regions X

Multiple Work Documents X

Cut, Copy, & Paste X

VST/AU Plug-in Hosting X

Volume, Pan, Mid/Side X Volume Only

Command Line Export X

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1.4. Working with Documents

Open Documents

TS2 supports opening unlimited documents. Documents may be opened using the following
methods:

1. Navigate to the File menu, select “Open…” and choose the files from the system dialog
that appears.

Shortcuts: CMD + O (Mac) or CTRL + O (Windows).

2. Navigate to the File menu, select “Open recent” and choose the files from the system
dialog that appears.

Create New Document

To create a new document in TS2 use the following methods:

1. Open the File menu and select “New”.

Shortcuts: CMD + N (Mac) or CTRL + N (Windows).

2. Click on the « + » at the top left to create one or multiple documents.

Save & Save As Document

There are a number of ways to save a file in TS2. The Save Operations include:

1. Open the File menu and select « Save ».

Shortcuts: CMD + S (Mac) or CTRL + S (Windows).

2. Open the File menu and select « Save as » in the file menu to create a copy document.

Shortcuts: CMD + SHIFT + S (Mac) or CTRL + SHFT + S (Windows).

Consolidate Documents
Export all audio files & TS2 documents.

Shortcuts: CMD + SHIFT + C (Mac) or CTRL + SHIFT + C (Windows).

This process will ask you to save any unnamed documents and consolidate all audio files from
the current document into a directory folder, placing that next to your saved document file.

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Close Document
To close a document in TS2 us the following methods:

1. Open the File menu and select “Close document”.

Shortcuts: CMD + W (Mac) or CTRL + W (Windows).

2. Single-click on the ‘X’ button in the file tab display.

Export Audio
1. Select File… >  « Export Audio ».

2. Adjust the « Time Range » settings as desired (settings explained in the visual below).

3. Select to open in a new document.

4. Click « Export ».

5. In the system window, name your file and choose where you would like to save it to.

6. Click “Save” to export your file.

Shortcuts: CMD + SHIFT + E (Mac) or CTRL + SHIFT + E (Windows).

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Export Image
This option allows you to export an optimized current Sonogram as a PNG image file. This can
be very helpful for archiving any Editing process or for forensic documentation.

When clicking on « Export Image » from the File menu, your current Sonogram view will be
used for adjusting your screenshot size and position.

Shortcuts: SHIFT + CMD + I (Mac) or SHIFT + CTRL + I (Windows).

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1.5. Transport Section

Section A Section B Section C

Transport Controls:

Function Command Descriptions

Play Spacebar Starts/Stops Playback & Record

Begins recording into a new file. One click puts

recording into an armed state.

CMD + R (Mac)

Record
Spacebar starts the recording and spacebar again
CTRL + R (Win)
will stop the recording. A window will ask you to
export as new file.

Rewind W Returns Playhead to Zero

CMD + L (Mac)

Loop Enable to Loop selected audio in the Waveform Display

CTRL + L (Win)

Place Playhead in the Waveform Display.

Single Click

Playhead
in Waveform Display Use keyboard Left or Right arrows to move Playhead to
not audio region.

Playhead

Playhead Indicators

The solid RED vertical line overlaid on the Waveform and Sonogram indicates the current
playhead position. This indicator line updates to follow the current playhead position during
playback.

The playhead position indicator will only appear in the module window when it is within the
bounds of the current selection.

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Playhead Anchor
The solid WHITE vertical line overlaid on the Waveform and Spectrogram indicates the
playhead start position in the Time Ruler window.

Time Counter : (Section A)

Indicates the current position of the playhead in the time format H : M : S : mS.

This Time value is shown in seconds / milliseconds, below.

Time Readouts : (Section B)

The Time Display (in the center of TS2) shows the start, end and length time values of the
current selection and the current view.

The time format used in this display is shown in the time format H : M : S : mS.

Clicking on any of these fields allows you to manually enter values separately.

Time / Frequency / MIDI & Amplitude Data : (Section C)

The Cursor display (on the left in theTS2) shows the start, end and length time values of the
current selection and MIDI note, Frequency and Amplitude on the row below.

The time format used in this display is shown H : M : S : mS.

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1.6. Sonogram / Waveform Views


Overview
TS2 provides 3 separate views : Waveform, Sonogram and Automation. You can select them
by clicking on the respective icons (Selector Display).

The sonogram allows you to visualize both the frequency and amplitude information of an
audio recording in one display.

The waveform allows you to visualize both the time and amplitude information of an audio
recording in one display.


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TS2 features a rich visual environment for editing and visualizing audio. The central focus of the
interface is the Sonogram and the Waveform.

Adjust the vertical window size, view channels (L+R), Sonogram type and energy range value in
the lower contextual menu.

Sonogram Settings

Energy Color
The amplitude of frequency content (energy) is indicated by variations in color in the
Sonogram.

The color fader (to the left in the lower tab display) shows the color being used to represent a
given amplitude value (-120dB to 0dB).

You can change the Visual aspect by selecting in the color menu and one of the 3 options
(Rainbow, B/W or Hot).

Settings
The TS2 Sonogram is highly configurable, you can adjust the default configuration, load a
preset or save your own preset in the Sonogram Menu.

The Sonogram Settings window can be opened from the “Menus Selector” display on the left
of TS2, clicking on the Sonogram icon.

Sonogram Analysis Type

TS2 offers different methods for displaying the Sonogram. TS2’s advanced Real-Time
Sonogram modes allow you to see sharper time (horizontal) and frequency (vertical) resolution
simultaneously.

Menu content : FFT - LPC - True Env - Reassigned Spectrum

Window Size
The greater the FFT size, the greater the frequency resolution.

Choosing a larger number here will make time events less sharply defined because of the way
this type of processing is done.

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Frequency Scale
Using different frequency scales can help you see useful information more easily.

Different scales have different characteristics for displaying the vertical (frequency) information
in the Sonogram display.

Frequency Scale Type Descripton

Displays frequencies spread out in a uniform way. This is most

Linear
useful when you want to analyze higher frequencies.

Logarhythmic This scale puts more attention on lower frequencies.

Rulers
Right-clicking on the frequency ruler will zoom the frequency scale.

You may select the following options in the Sonogram Menu…

Linear:

Linear scale means that Hertz are linearly spaced on a screen. 0Hz to Nyquist
frequency.

Log:

In this mode, different octaves occupy equal screen space.

Save & Load Snapshot Setting

You can save individual sonogram setup and be able to reload for comparison.

Waveform Display
The single stereo waveform drawn in the window represents all audio files present in the
current document. The waveform drawing is normalized to allow for consistent vertical
resolution when working with selections of varying amplitude.


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1.7. Working with Audio Files

Overview
The Audio sequencer (Audio files) window includes all functions for managing & editing audio
files.

Supported Audio File Formats

The following audio file formats can be opened in the TS2:

AAC, AIFF/AIF, M4A, MP3, WAV.

Supported Channel Configurations:

TS2 supports only Mono & Stereo audio files format. Mono will be converted into a stereo file.

Stereo files are visualized by « L » and « R » icons right in the lower tabbed section of the
interface. You can visually disable one channel by single clicking on a channel selector.

Import Audio Files

There are numerous ways to import audio in TS2, from menu operation to drag/drop support.

Note: Mono audio files are converted to stereo on import.

The Import Operations include:

1. Open the Edit menu and select « Import Region(s) ».

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 Shortcuts: Command + I (Mac) or Ctrl + I (Windows).

2. Drag and drop an audio file in the Track window.

3. Import to a specific timeline position by clicking on the desired time in the waveform
window and insert your audio file.

Shortcuts: Command+I (Mac) or Ctrl+I (Windows).

You can import unlimited audio files at once with the same functions.

Create a Region
There are different ways to create an audio region in the waveform window.

1. Create a time selection on the waveform, click CMD + E (Mac) or CTRL + E

(Windows), or Menu « Edit » and select « Split region ».

2. Set the Start & End values in the Time Display and perform the key command action
to create the new region, or go to Menu « Edit » and select « Split region ».

3. Create a region from a loop : (ALT + Click on the loop tab) then use the respective
key command above to create a region.

You can move, copy, paste and delete any regions.

Zoom Tools
You can only zoom horizontally on the Waveform views, but horizontally and vertically in the
Sonogram and Automation windows.

The following zoom selection tools are available in TS2:

Function Command Description

CMD + = (Mac)

Zooms in on the time ruler by

Zoom In
click & slide vertically.
CTRL + = (Windows)

CMD + - (Mac)

Zooms out on the time ruler by

Zoom Out
click & slide vertically
CTRL + - (Windows)

Zooms to fill the selection by

the Time Ruler.

Zoom to Selection SHIFT + Click & Slide

Waveform displays with

the current selection.

Zoom to Whole File Double Click Resets zoom time to default.

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Time Slider
The horizontal slider in the lower part of the Sonogram display controls the zoom level of the
time ruler.

Time Selection Tools

The time selection tool selects a range of time within the file (horizontally within the waveform
window).

There are a number of ways to create a time selection in the TS2:

1. Select a range of time within the file on the waveform window.

2. Set the Start and End time in the time readout display.

3. By clicking in real time on : I for start point & O for end point.

Drag Tools
When zoomed in on an area, the Drag Tool can be used to move Audio Regions through the
time range by clicking and dragging your region along the time ruler. Or, by SHIFT + Clicking
and dragging the slider in the lower part of the Sonogram display.

Fade & CrossFade Tools

The Fade & Crossfade module can be used to apply a gradual increase or decrease to gain
throughout your selection.

Only constant power fade type is available at this time.

1. Create a fade by moving the yellow circle nodes (top left) on the region for Fade In
and (top right) for Fade Out.

2. To create a crossfade you need two separates actions:

Create a « fade in » on the selected region.

Drag the selected region on to the previous audio file to create the crossfade.

Crossfades must be between 2 separate regions, A & B.

The « Fade In » should be done on the region “B” to initiate the crossfade.

Crossfade in & out points are adjustable separately using the yellow circle
nodes.

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Export Audio

Select from the TS Menu, File… > « Export Audio ».

The Export Audio options panel offers several commands

from the “Time Range” drop down.

You may export the “Global” document from start to end, a

“Selection” (which is set by selected regions in the
Waveform view), or set a “Custom” export by setting the
Start, End and/or Length parameters by selecting H : M : S
: mS manually.

Click Export to start the process and your files will be

saved alongside your saved session document in a folder.

You may choose to open the exported files in a new

document by checking the available option.

Function Command
SHIFT + CMD + E (Mac)

Open Export Window

SHIFT + CTRL + E (Windows)

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1.8. Edit Functions

Undo / Redo
TS2 includes an unlimited undo & redo list.

Function Command Description

CMD + Z (Mac)

Undoes the last

Undo
performed action.
CTRL + Z (Windows)

CMD + SHIFT + Z (Mac)

Redoes the last

Redo
performed action.
CTRL + SHIFT + Z (Windows)

Additional Functions
TS2 includes the following Editing functions:

Function Command Description

CMD + I (Mac)

Insert an audio file at a specific time value

Insert
set by the Time Ruler.
CTRL + I (Windows)
Deletes selected audio files and
Delete Backspace
automation node points.
CMD + X (Mac)

Removes the currently selected audio and

Cut
stores it temporarily on the Clipboard.
CTRL + X (Windows)
CMD + C (Mac)
Makes a copy of the currently selected
Copy audio or automation node to the
CTRL + C (Windows) Clipboard.
CMD + V (Mac)
Places audio or automation nodes that
Paste have been copied or cut to the Clipboard
CTRL + V (Windows) at the current cursor point.

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 1. You can create a new audio file
region from a selection or at the
play cursor position.



(Note: You have to make the
CMD + E (Mac)
selection in the automation track
Split lane).

CTRL + E (Windows)
2. For automaton, you can add
start and end point nodes for a
selection (Note: You have to
make the selection in the
automation track lane).

Mode Snap
Activate or deactivate the magnetism between regions when moving them.

From TS2 Menu, select Edit… >  « Snap Mode ».

Mode Ripple
Shift all the regions after the playhead position to the right when inserting new regions, and to
the left when deleting regions.

From TS2 Menu, select Edit… >  « Mode Ripple ».


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1.9. Select Regions / Navigation
There are multiple different ways to select regions, as:

Function Command Description

CMD + A (Mac)

Select All Selects all region in the timeline.

CTRL + A (Windows)

Select Multiple Regions SHIFT + Click a Region Select multiple regions.

Holding SHIFT and using the

Use Left/Right keyboard arrows Left or Right keyboard arrows
Click Select
and hold SHIFT + Left/Right will select a region up-to its start
or end bounds.

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1.10. Working with Effects

The Transposition and Time Shifting module named « Effects » uses the Super VP™ audio
processing algorithm, to allow for independent control over the length and pitch of your audio.
It is useful for transposing or stretching audio to fit in a mix better.

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Super VP
Super VP™ is a world-class time-stretching and pitch-shifting algorithm. You can easily change
the pitch of a single instrument, voice, or entire ensemble while preserving the timing and
acoustic space of the original recording.

Super VP is designed to preserve the natural timbral qualities of the original file, even when
applying extreme pitch shifts or Stretching Fx.

You can adjust the Super VP engine to fix the treatment quality of your rendering, Save & Load
the Super VP Command Line in the Super VP menu in the « Effects » window.

Transposition
Controls the amount of pitch-shifting up or down that will be applied to the audio.

The range is fixed to +/- 2400 cents (2 octaves).

Formant
Formants are the resonant frequency components of sounds.

You can shift formants independently of pitch and time with a fixed range of +/- 2400 cents (2
octaves).

Typically you will leave the Formant Shift Strength set to 0 (full strength).

If you hear what sounds like an EQ adjustment to your audio, you can try changing the value to
reduce this artefact.

To achieve special effects, for example to change the perceived gender of a human voice, try
adjusting the formant to a value close than 0.

Stretch
Determines how much the resulting audio will be stretched in time.

- Values between 0.25x and 1x will cause the audio to speed up without affecting pitch,
resulting in a shorter audio file.

- Values between 1x and 4x will cause the audio to slow down without affecting pitch,
giving you a longer audio file.

Link
You can link 2 kind of functions:

1. Formant and Transposition, for a different treatment of the sounds.

2. Tape mode for simulating a tape speed action.

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Max Fundamental Frequency

Lets you adjust the Fundamental Frequency of your region. 800 Hz is set as the default value.

Remix Overview
Ircam have created a module to separate the Audio content. It is divided into 3 components
(range 0 - 100%):

1 - Sinus

2 - Noise

3 - Transient

Remix Settings
You can adjust the error level to fix the level separation of each process.

Transient release adjusts the release time of the transient process.

Super VP Settings
Adjust the quality of processing for treatments, and Export audio rendering.

Save & Load Super VP Snapshot

You can save & Load various « Effects » snapshots in the file menu of the effects window

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1.11. Working with Automation

The automation window allows for adjustments along two axes: Specific Automation Function
and Time.

You can activate the view and automation on/off of each functions.

An Opacity slider lets you see one or more automation lines.

VALUE: - The vertical y-axis of the contour curve represents the selected value.


- The center of the each parameter’s axis equates to default (zero

crossing point).

TIME: - The horizontal x-axis represents time.


- The time format used here is determined by the time format in the
transport section of the main editor window.


- The range of the time ruler matches the length of the current selection.

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Add / Draw Nodes

Function Command Description

Select your automation curve (from the

menu panel or by selecting the colour
CMD + Click (Mac)
points) in the automation window.

Insert Node
CTRL + Click (Windows) Use the key command to add a new node
to the contour curve.

Move each node vertically and horizontally

or double click on nodes to adjust
Move Node Select and Move
manually the Time and Value of the
automation point in the pop-up window.

Make a selection in the Waveform view and

use the command command to perform the
CMD + E + Click (Mac)

action.

Start & End Nodes

CTRL + E + Click (Windows)
Ne wnodes will be placesd at the start and end
points of your selection.

Nodes may be drawn in the Automation view simply holding using the key command and
drawing with your mouse.

Remove Nodes
Individual nodes can be deleted from the curve using the following methods:

⁃ CTRL + Click a node to delete.

⁃ Make a selection in the automation window to select your nodes, and press
Delete/Backspace to remove.

Reset Curve
Removes all custom nodes from the curve, resetting it to default.

Two nodes are present in the default curve, one at the start and one at the end of the current
selection. The default nodes are set to Default values of each parameters.

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Automation Window
Select the Automation icon in the Menus Selector to show/hide

Select Curve

Select the applicable curve by clicking on the automation text name in the automation menu
window, or by clicking on the multiple colour points in the automation window. Colour points
are in the same order as the automation menu parameters and you will see their name in the
Info Text section (bottom left of the UI).

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Time & Value Adjustment

Double click on the selected node and adjust the Time and Value in the pop up window on top
right of the automation window.

Modify Selected Nodes

You can select nodes by making a selection with the cursor. You have different ways to modify
your selected nodes:

1. Move your selected nodes horizontally or vertically in the timeline.

2. Click + SHIFT + move the node, limited to the timeline (x-axis).

3. Click + CTRL + move, limited to the vertical amplitude (y-xais).

You can adjust your nodes selection in time and amplitude by clicking on the vertical and
horizontal edge and side of the container box (you will see you mouse cursor change to an
arrow to adjust).

Save & Load Individual Curve

Select the desired parameters and click on Save or Load curve in the FILE automation menu.

Save & Load All Curves

Lets you save et load all curves at once.

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1.12. Master Module

Overview
TS2’s last process module includes output functions and metering, and AU/VST plug-in insert
support.

VU-Meter
Right click on the VU-meter lets you set your preferences on maximum and minimum dB value.

- Top end at: 0dB, +6dB or +12 dB

- Low end at: - 48dB or -120dB

Volume Fader
Lets you adjust the output TS2 level. The fader scale is linked to the fader setting.

Mid/Side
A progressive parameter control from Mono to Out of Phase (-180).

“OC” is the default value, respecting the true stereo file.

Features :
Panning - +/- 100 (Left < > Right).

Mute - Select this button to mute the output.

Spectrum - Selecting this button opens a resizable spectrogram (floating window).

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1.13. Plug-in Section

Supported Formats
TS2 supports the use of the following plug-in formats in the “Plug-in” module:

- VST 2 & 3 : Windows and Mac

- AU (AudioUnit): Mac Only

Insert
Click on « + » to show the Plug-in List Window and add a new plug-in.

Plug-in Lists: Displays plug-ins that have been scanned for use in the “Plug-in
section”.

Manage: Enable different plug-in formats for use in the TS2. The enabled format to be
scanned.

Show: Select your plug-in format view in the listing.

You can delete any plug-ins in any format you don’t want to appear in the plug-in list.

Delete

Click on « x » on the right of the selected plug-in.

Change Order
Click and drag up or down the Black right icon of the selected plug-in.

View
Click on the Plug-in Name to view the GUI.

Scan and View

You can select a specific format to scan or view.

In the Plug-in List you can delete any of them, select the View type and Scan type, and Clear
all plug-ins.


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Credits
DESIGN & CONCEPT

Frédérick Rousseau
Charles Picasso
Pierre Guillot

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Pierre Guillot

Charles Picasso

Matthew Harris

Extra U.I Design: Upmitt - Nicolas Philipot

SUPER VP™
(Based on an initial version by Philippe Depalle)

Design and Concept: Axel Röbel

Development: Axel Röbel & Frédéric Cornu
Analysis-Synthesis Team Director: Axel Röbel

IRCAM

Ircam R&D Director: Hugues Vinet

Ircam Collection Manager: Frédérick Rousseau
Ircam Amplify Director: Nathalie Birocheau

DISTRIBUTION

PLUGIVERY DISTRIBUTION

CEO: Eric Nolot

PLUGIVERY WEB DEVELOPMENT

François Dechery

Maxence Gandidier

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Frédérick Rousseau

Ashley Smith

Barry Morden

DOCUMENTATION

Frédérick Rousseau

Ashley Smith

MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGN

Hans Van Even

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 —————

TS2 is dedicated to Xavier Rodet

Copyright © 2020 ircamLAB. All Rights Reserved.

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