Anyone who gives courses knows this: the music determines flow, motivation and performance. FitnessPlayer is a new solution specially developed for fitness and class operations that allows you to use music in a legally compliant manner, create playlists at lightning speed and customise them live - in the studio, in the gym or online. The interface is deliberately kept simple: select, mix, fine-tune and play.
Variants & availability in D-A-CH
FitnessPlayer is available in two versions:
- Variant A - GEMA-liable music content (charts etc.)
Availability: currently still exclusively in Germany. - Variant B - GEMA-/AKM-/SUISA-free music content with all popular music styles (e.g. HIIT, cycling, yoga, dance).
Availability: Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Exclusive distribution in D-A-CH:
In Germany, Austria and Switzerland becomes FitnessPlayer exclusively from sonicsense offered - a division of the Audio Factory Media GmbH based in Hamburg.
Market launch:
The Rollout begins in September 2025. Book your interest now and secure a demo.
Why FitnessPlayer?
- Made for performance: Tools for tempo, intervals, song displacement, transitions and more - so that your class "runs".
- Legal DNA: Developed for the legal, professional integration of music in courses.
- Because directly licensed course music saves the company an incredible amount of money, without any loss of quality!
The core functions at a glance
1) Search & find - in seconds
Filter by BPM, genre, year or length. Whether HIIT, cycling, yoga or dance - suitable catalogues for course formats.
2) Build playlists like a pro
- Intervals create (e.g. 40/20, EMOM, Tabata)
- Breaks & transitions Plan
- Trim tracks (set start/end)
- Change tempo/BPM - without pitch chaos
- Countdowns freely determine and insert
- Sound effects supplement
- Recommended playlists as inspiration
- 32-count playlists for teaching to the beat
3) Premium sound & seamless playback
High-quality streaming. Simply connect your Bluetooth setup or the House system - No new hardware necessary.
4) Large selection of music - wishes included
From hits to classics: Wide selection for all course styles. Missing a song? Submit your request, we will take care of it.
5) Offline mode for stable sessions
Playlists available offline ideal for unstable connections.
Law & licences - what's behind FitnessPlayer
FitnessPlayer was developed to Copyright-compliant music use in courses. For D-A-CH, two clearly separated licence paths (see above) are available to you so that you can work correctly for your company and country and save up to 100% on your GEMA fees.
Devices & Setup
Open app/browser, with Bluetooth speakers or Attachment couple, Play press - done.
Test & Price
You can use FitnessPlayer Test without credit card. Prices for the D-A-CH launch are published at sonicsense.
Who is FitnessPlayer suitable for?
- Studios & Studio chainswho want standardised course quality with full control
- Boutique gyms with high intensity (HIIT, cycling, strength)
- Clubs & Boxing with variable network quality (offline mode!)
- Freelance trainerswho need flexible and fast solid playlists
Conclusion
FitnessPlayer unites Legally compliant use, strong music catalogue and Live tools for tempo, intervals and transitions - exactly what you need in the classroom, without technical overheads. With the two variants for D-A-CH and the exclusive sonicsense distribution the rollout starts from September 2025.
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Interested? Send us a brief description of your requirements (location, course formats, device setup) via our Contact form. sonicsense (Audio Factory Media GmbH, Hamburg) announces the launch of a Demo and all details about the D-A-CH launch.
