Technology has brought many changes to the music industry—for example, much better music production and an improved music distribution system. However, there are some cons as well. For example, when it comes to piracy and loss of originality because of over-reliance on technology.
The Pros of the Music Industry
1. Music production is now much better.
Today’s music production is more than just the instruments and the recording process. Music production is also about computers, software, and samplers.
The use of computers in the music production process has increased dramatically over the past decade. The laptop can edit recordings that are not perfect or create sounds or effects impossible to recreate with traditional instruments. Computers are also being used for software applications such as digital audio workstations, sequencers, samplers, and synthesizers.
Computer-generated music has been around for decades, so it’s no surprise that it’s being embraced by all kinds of musicians these days. It doesn’t matter if someone produces music in their bedroom or a studio–there are plenty of computer-based tools designed specifically for musicians.
2. Music distribution is now easier.
Instead of going through a record label to release music to stores and online, artists can distribute their music with digital retailers like iTunes or Amazon.
The Cons of the Music Industry
1. Music now faces an increased risk of piracy.
With the rise of the internet, music piracy has been a significant issue for the industry. One way that music has been found to combat piracy is by creating an app that will allow listeners to purchase songs through their Bluetooth-enabled device while they are listening to them. This would mean fewer people would need WiFi or a data plan to attend and buy songs from their app.
2. An overreliance on technology has reduced originality.
Technology is not the enemy when it comes to originality, but it has contributed to this decline. With an entire world of musical tools and techniques and technology at their fingertips, musicians are less inclined to wake up in the middle of the night with creative songs or original musical compositions running through their heads.
In conclusion, the music industry has benefited enormously from technology, which has become an intrinsic part of it. However, there are still a few problems introduced by technology that need to be worked out as well.