Hi, I'm Romaric Defrance. With over 20 years of experience in audio production and a passion for innovation, I've had the pleasure of composing music that brings stories and toys to life for children around the world. Having worked internationally, including many years with Leapfrog in San Francisco, I specialize in tailor-made musical compositions and sound design for kids. Music and creativity have always been close to my heart. Apart from composing, I enjoy paragliding and caving, which inspire my artistic journey. I thrive on creating musical environments that captivate young audiences and make audio experiences accessible, fun, and engaging.

DEFRANCE ROMARIC

Hi, I'm Romaric Defrance. With over 20 years of experience in audio production and a passion for innovation, I've had the pleasure of composing music that brings stories and toys to life for children around the world. Having worked internationally, including many years with Leapfrog in San Francisco, I specialize in tailor-made musical compositions and sound design for kids. Music and creativity have always been close to my heart. Apart from composing, I enjoy paragliding and caving, which inspire my artistic journey. I thrive on creating musical environments that captivate young audiences and make audio experiences accessible, fun, and engaging.

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Hi, I’m Romaric Defrance. With over 20 years of experience in audio production and a passion for innovation, I’ve had the pleasure of composing music that brings stories and toys to life for children around the world. Having worked internationally, including many years with Leapfrog in San Francisco, I specialize in tailor-made musical compositions and sound design for kids.

Music and creativity have always been close to my heart. Apart from composing, I enjoy paragliding and caving, which inspire my artistic journey. I thrive on creating musical environments that captivate young audiences and make audio experiences accessible, fun, and engaging.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Post-production Audiovisual Engineer at AVH post-production audiovisuelle
December 31, 2005 - July 9, 2025
Recorded and mixed audio description voice tracks for Arte, France Télévision, and Canal+, pioneering the addition of audio description layers to cinema programs for visually impaired audiences. Mixed over 200 films for television and cinema broadcasts.
AudioLead - Responsible for Quality Assurance at Leapfrog
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Managed audio quality control specifically for French products of Leapfrog’s audio narrative games for children. Defined production processes and ensured correct pronunciation and French grammar use.
Sound Designer and Quality Control Specialist at Lunii
January 1, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Set production standards and quality control processes for children’s audio book sound creations. Produced more than 50 audio books including musical compositions, sound design, and voice recording supervision. Ensured audio quality of new platforms through acoustic measurements and studio technical documentation.
Co-founder and Director of Audio Technologies at XENYLAB
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led audio technology direction and established quality control procedures for sound measurements in the immersive audiology sector.
Audio Post-Production Technician at AVH post-production audiovisuelle
December 31, 2005 - July 9, 2025
Recording and mixing of audio-description voices for Arte, France Télévision and Canal+. Involved in the innovation of recording and mixing additional tracks for cinema to assist the visually impaired. Final mixing of over 200 films for TV and cinema broadcasts.
Composer and Sound Quality Controller at Leapfrog, narrative audio games for children
December 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Composed music for stories and toys, ensuring sound quality control for French products.
Composer at Lunii & Tonies : Audio stories for children
January 1, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Composed music for more than 50 titles including well-known themes such as Disney Mickey, Hello Maestro, Scooby Doo, and Le Petit Prince.

Education

Baccalauréat Scientifique at French High School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor's Degree at Institut Supérieur des Techniques du Son
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Music specialization at Institut Supérieur des Techniques du son
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Bac S
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Gaming