Domenico Cipriani

Researcher / Software Developer

EVREF / Inria

About Me

Domenico Cipriani (aka Lucretio) is a minimalist dance music producer and sound researcher with over 100 vinyl releases and performances at iconic clubs including Berghain, Tresor, Rex, and Fabric. He is co-founder of the influential label Restoration, a key player in the vinyl resurgence of the late 2000s.

Holding an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Padova, Domenico bridges research and music technology. Since discovering Symbolic Sound Kyma in 2016, he has specialized in Open Sound Control protocols and presented an interactive network performances at the  >>Sonic Experiments<< festival at ZKM.

He currently conducts computer music research with the Inria EVREF team in Lille and develops audio plugins with the indie company Soft Computing, all while remaining active as a DJ and live performer.

Domenico is also the creator of Coypu and Phausto. With Coypu, he has performed at the International Live Coding Conference in Shanghai (2024) and Barcelona (2025).

Sessions

  • Workshop 6: Programming Music and Synthesizers on-the-fly with Pharo
    13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Monday 10th November 2025 | Empire
    Beginner
    Intermediate

    ● Prerequisites: ○ Basic understanding of synthesizers and audio effects ○ No prior experience with Pharo or Smalltalk required Hardware & Software Requirements ● Computer running macOS, Linux, or Windows ● Pharo 13 ● Coypu and Phausto libraries (provided during the workshop) This hands-on workshop introduces participants to live music programming with Pharo Smalltalk, using two integrated libraries: Coypu is a domain-specific language for real-time music programming. It allows expressive live coding of rhythms, melodies, and musical structures. Phausto provides a flexible library of synthesizers and audio effects. It embeds the Faust DSP language into Pharo, offering high-quality sound synthesis […]

  • Sound Over Boilerplate

    Accessible Plug-Ins Development With Phausto and Cmajor
    15:10 - 15:30 UTC | Friday 26th September 2025 | ADCx Gather
    Beginner
    Intermediate

    Complex programming languages, build tools, and code signing processes create barriers that prevent musicians and sound artists from developing audio plugins. Phausto addresses this challenge as a free, open-source DSL built on Pharo Smalltalk's accessible syntax and integrated IDE. It integrates the Faust compiler for direct access to professional-grade oscillators, filters, and effects, while seamlessly exporting to Cmajor patches for rapid plugin deployment. This session introduces Phausto fundamentals and demonstrates workflows for shipping Cmajor-based plugins using free tools. We'll explore distribution models that enable sound artists to independently share and monetize their creations.