Bernd Härpfer (*1967) is a composer and producer of electronic and instrumental music. He also creates sound installations and videos.
He studied electronic composition at the Institute of Sonology in The Hague, Netherlands as well as musicology and philosophy at the University of Cologne, Germany. His broad approach to composition was developed further during studies with Clarence Barlow in algorithmic composition and sound synthesis.
Härpfer is particularly interested in developing custom software which forms the basis of his musical works. In recent years digital transformation of natural sounds and the use of computer-controlled acoustic instruments have been recurring aspects of his music.
Apart from his artistic work Härpfer organizes computer music and digital art events. He is a board member of the GIMIK Initiative for Music and Informatics Cologne.