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Quantum Creation

Quantum computing, musical creativity and interactive performance — research by Satofumi Souma, Kobe University.

Research and creative computation

Quantum Creation documents research connecting quantum-gate computation with musical creation and performance. The initial collection focuses on two approaches developed in research associated with the 2018 IPA MITOU Target programme.

Two approaches

Measurement-based Music Generation

Turning quantum-circuit measurement outcomes into musical events, including stochastic note generation, phase modulation, and quantum-game-theoretic approaches.

Technical overview →

Quantum Live Coding

A simulator-based performance system translating quantum-state parameters and live-coded gate operations into musical expression.

Technical overview →

Project overview →

Later research: music based on quantum game theory

This section introduces a real-time two-player music system based on quantum game theory, presented at ISQCMC 2025, with an online demonstration, research materials, and a user guide.

Music based on quantum game theory & demo →

Code and documents

Quantum Gate Music Generator

Explore the GUI and five music-generation modes, with screenshots and quantum-circuit diagrams.

Code and modes →

Research publication

Read the 2022 book chapter and the author’s accepted manuscript.

Documents →

Research publication

Exploring the application of gate-type quantum computational algorithm for music creation and performance (PDF) ↗

Workshop · October 2026

The international workshop on Quantum Technology, Music, and Creative Expression was held at Kobe University on October 10, 2026. The event brought together researchers, musicians, and participants interested in creative applications of quantum technologies.

Workshop programme and information ↗

About and contact

Satofumi Souma
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, Japan.

researchmap profile ↗ · ssouma@harbor.kobe-u.ac.jp

This research website includes the results of “Development of a Music Creation System Applying Quantum Gate Circuits,” selected under the FY2018 IPA MITOU Target programme (Gate-Type Quantum Computer Division) and conducted from 2018 to 2020, along with subsequent research and creative explorations.