AI in music production: Useful tool or creativity killer?

Between Inspiration and Automation: What Role Does Artificial Intelligence Play in Modern Music Production? Artificial intelligence has permeated almost all creative fields in recent years. Music production is also changing rapidly. Tools like ChatGPT, SUNO, Udio, iZotope Ozone, LANDR, and AI-powered stem separation promise faster workflows, new creative possibilities, and professional results. But the question arises... Read more

Native Instruments is insolvent.

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

Networking in the music industry

In today's music landscape, simply producing good tracks or playing captivating DJ sets is no longer enough. Anyone who wants to be successful as a DJ or music producer in the long term needs to be visible – and that happens primarily through targeted networking. Whether at events, online, or through strategic collaborations: the right contacts can propel careers... Read more

A day in the life of a professional DJ

Working as a professional DJ sounds to many like a fast-paced life: gigs in trendy clubs, festivals, and countless hours in the studio. But a DJ's daily life consists of far more than just parties and gigs. Anyone who really wants to make it big in the music scene has to invest a lot of time in preparation and production. ... Read more

How to build your own brand as a DJ

The music industry is fiercely competitive, and simply playing good music is no longer enough to be a DJ. To establish yourself in the scene long-term, developing a strong and authentic brand is crucial. A DJ brand is more than just the name behind the turntables – it's the overall image that creates a connection... Read more

The downsides of Spotify: The problem of fake artists and their presence in various playlists

Since I started producing music myself again in 2020 and am therefore represented on all the major streaming platforms, my attention is repeatedly drawn to Spotify, the dominant streaming service, and its questionable practices. The ARD Mediathek (ARD Media Library) offers the mini-series "Dirty Little Secrets," which examines precisely these Spotify practices... Read more

The Aslice Foundation: Revolutionary impulses for the music business

Those of you who subscribed to Traktor Pro to use the additional features probably noticed something new in the last update. Since Traktor version 3.9.0, you can now send your evening playlist to ASLICE. There you can also... Read more
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