Technology: The Changes In The Music Industry

When it comes to technological advancements, the music industry is an industry that has drastically changed in the twenty to thirty years since the production of digital technology began. Whether looking at the music producers, the artists, the audience, or even the concert goers, the changes in the realm of music have changed the business models and workflows of everyone in the industry. Music producers have become more efficient. Artists have created higher quality recordings. Fans of the artists have gained the ability to purchase music at their convenience with the internet. Concert goers have received a better experience with lighting and midi advancements. Without the changes from technology, everyone who experiences music would be having …show more content…
In the studio, the artist can have more options for sounds with the improvement of equalizers, delays, reverbs, and doubling, sometimes all done in the computer. While the artist is playing a really hard solo, but misses one note, the performance can be changed as easy as using the computer mouse to drag the note to the correct pitch. This increases productivity, as the audio does not have to be re-recorded until the artist hits every note, allowing him or her to record more songs while in the studio. If the artist is starting out, he or she also is able to record demos and ideas right in the comfort of their living room due to the affordability of the softwares like ProTools, and Logic. GarageBand is also extremely powerful, and comes included with the purchase of a mac, which is already a powerful and portable computers. Even if the artist is just looking to connect with his or her fans, a video can quickly be uploaded to a video sharing site, or social media of a new song that the artists is working on in less than a day. This allows the artist to get feedback, while still gaining exposure by sharing ideas through the …show more content…
By working directly with artists, the creators of the technology are creating customized approaches and systems that work hand in hand to increase the productivity of the people involved in the field. Technology will continue to change, as well as adapt to the market, so that the business aspect of the music realm will continue to stay in balance. If someone envisions a new service for performers, creators will work to create the product or service, and distribute it through the world to make the workflow of those affected easier than