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Royalties in 2026

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Digitalization has revolutionized the music industry. Streaming platforms now provide detailed data on every single use of a song: when it was played, in which country, on which platform, and how often. At the same time, we live in the age of big data, automated rights management, and artificial intelligence. Despite these technological possibilities, the practices of collecting societies show that... Read more

Apple Spatial Audio

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The music industry is currently undergoing a technological shift that may be as significant as the transition from mono to stereo in the 1960s. With Apple Spatial Audio, Apple is introducing a new generation of music listening: spatial sound that places the listener right in the middle of the music. For music producers, this opens up entirely new creative possibilities – but also brings... Read more

Volume at clubs, open-air events or private parties

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Because as a DJ I'm always playing in different venues, and many DJ colleagues have left a trail of destruction in terms of volume, and it's really starting to get on my nerves, I feel compelled to write this blog post. So that those colleagues who are always too loud or think musical quality comes from volume... Read more

Open Format DJs

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Open Format DJ – for some it's the absolute pinnacle of DJing, for others nothing more than pressing "play" on a cue. Hardly any term divides the scene as much as this one. And hardly any other type of DJ is simultaneously so caught between praise and disparagement. Especially if you're not just a DJ... Read more

Native Instruments is insolvent.

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The insolvency of Native Instruments feels like a shock to many of us – and at the same time like something we've seen coming for years. Anyone who has DJ'd with Traktor, produced with Komplete, or created beats with Maschine associates NI not just with software, but with a piece of music history. All the more bitter, then, is the current... Read more

Carnival in Venice in Munich

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The Carnival of Venice is more than just a historical festival. For centuries, it has stood for transformation, for playing with identity, and for a special freedom possible only under the protection of a mask. It's not about volume or spectacle, but about atmosphere, suggestion, and elegance. This is precisely the spirit that the event "Carnival in Venice" captures... Read more

Spatial Audio 3D

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Spatial audio – often also called "3D audio" or "immersive audio" – is far more than just a technological trend. It describes a sound format that no longer presents sound solely in left/right (stereo), but as a three-dimensional experience in space. Instead of two or four speakers, spatial audio uses a system of many precisely distributed speakers that... Read more

User review: beyerdynamic DJ 300 PRO X CLUB

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One headphone, many faces: What is the DJ 300 PRO X CLUB? The DJ 300 PRO X CLUB is the latest DJ headphone from the long-established German manufacturer beyerdynamic, launched at the end of 2025. Technically, it is similar to its "sister" model, the DJ 300 PRO X, but stands out with a more striking, stylish design featuring a silver yoke and... Read more

SONIC FUSION RADIOSHOW UPDATE

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The new year is now 14 days old and I'm already back in production mode. Therefore, today I'm launching the first new radio show, SONIC FUSION, on Stream Culture Radio in 2026. Furthermore, there are two new features for my SONIC FUSION in 2026. Firstly, there will now be... Read more

Looking back at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

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What is ADE – and who is it for? The Amsterdam Dance Event is more than "just" a festival. ADE is a blend of global music festival, meeting place for the electronic music industry, and vibrant club scene: For five days, Amsterdam transforms into the unofficial capital of electronic music. In 2025, the event spanned hundreds of venues — ... Read more
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