The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG)
IASIG is an organization in partnership with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and the MIDI Association (TMA) that brings together experts to share their knowledge and help improve the state of the art in audio for games, websites, VR content, and other interactive mediums. Our members share tips and techniques, study trends, and create reports and recommendations that game developers, tool makers, and platform owners use to create better products.
IASIG was born out of the Audio Town Meeting at the Computer Game Developers conference in April of 1994. The group first met in June of 1994 to discuss a means for improving audio development tools and upgrading multimedia audio performance. Initially called the AIAMP (Association of Interactive Audio and Music Professionals), the MIDI Association (TMA) assumed responsibility for the group in August of 1994.
How To Become A Member
We are excited to have you with us. To become a member of the IASIG, with an active IGDA membership, login to the IGDA website, go to your Member Dashboard and select Primary SIG. Change your ‘Primary Interest Group’ to ‘Audio’. You’re done!
For a more detailed walkthrough, check out the official IASIG Onboarding Guide.
MIDI.Org Articles on The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group
Roles and Specializations for Game Audio Professionals
The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) was formed in 1994 as a special interest group of The MIDI Association to allow developers of audio software, hardware, and content to exchange ideas about improving the state of the art in interactive audio. In the beginning, IASIG activities focused primarily on influencing hardware and software design,…
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The MIDI Association and the IASIG at GDC
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Steve Horowitz-IASIG Chair
The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group of the MIDI Association is the longest running SIG in the organization. IASIG is an organization in partnership with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and the MIDI Association (TMA) that brings together experts to share their knowledge and help improve the state of the art in audio for…
The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group of The MIDI Association
The IASIG is an organization in partnership with the International Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) and MIDI Association (TMA) that brings together experts to share their knowledge and help improve the state of the art in audio for games, websites, VR content, and other interactive performances. Our members share tips and techniques, study trends, and create…
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The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group Sponsors Sessions at Game Developers Conference
A Week of Game Audio Lessons The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) of the MIDI Association is the special interest group that represents MIDI and audio to the gaming community. This year the all virtual Game Developers Conference includes a number of sessions sponsored by the IASIG and other sessions on audio that should…
Game Music and MIDI- The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG)
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