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Die richtige Musikwahl und Essen gehen Hand in Hand – doch die wenigsten Gastronomen nutzen dieses mächtige Instrument bewusst. Dabei kann die passende Hintergrundmusik nicht
Von Code zu Klang: So komponiert künstliche Intelligenz Musik
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Musikproduktion und verspricht Unternehmen kostengünstige Alternativen zu traditionellen Lizenzmodellen. Doch hinter den verlockenden Angeboten lauern rechtliche Fallstricke, die existenzbedrohend werden können.
Restaurant- & Hotelbeschallung: 7 Tipps für klaren Klang
Perfekte Klangkulisse, steigende Umsätze: In unserem Guide erfährst du, wie professionelle Beschallung mit 7 praxisnahen Tipps Gästen ein erstklassiges Audio-Erlebnis bietet, rechtliche Fallstricke umgeht und dank Automatisierung Zeit sowie GEMA-Kosten spart.
GEMA: Digitale Zwangskündigung – rechtlich fragwürdig und praxisfern
Was gewerbliche Nutzer von GEMA-pflichtiger Musik über die neue Online-Strategie der GEMA wissen sollten. Die GEMA stellt derzeit ihren gesamten Kundenservice auf digitale Abläufe um.
Sound-Branding im Boutique-Hotel
Mit strategischem Sound-Branding verwandelst du dein Boutique-Hotel in ein unverwechselbares Markenerlebnis: GEMA-freie Musik, flexible Multizonen-Systeme und rechtssichere Lösungen sorgen für begeisterte Gäste, längere Verweildauer und planbare Kosten.
Case Study: clever fit & sonicsense
Die deutschlandweite Fitnessstudio-Kette clever fit setzte auf die sonicPRO-Lösung von sonicsense und optimierte so ihre Musikbeschallung: zonierte Audio-Programme für Cardio, Krafttraining und Wellness, automatisierte Zeitsteuerung und GEMA-freie Premium-Kanäle. Ergebnis: Höhere Mitgliederzufriedenheit und Verweildauer bei deutlich reduzierten Musikkosten und voller rechtlicher Sicherheit.
Playlists that motivate members
With royalty-free, professionally curated motivational playlists, you increase training performance and member loyalty and save up to 100 % collecting society costs.
Legal tips for gym owners
This guide summarises the most important legal obligations for gym owners - from business registration, insurance and GEMA licences to data protection and the drafting of general terms and conditions - and shows you how to run your gym successfully and in compliance with the law.
GEMA licence vs. royalty-free: What are the differences?
Entrepreneurs are faced with a daily decision: GEMA licence or royalty-free music for commercial use? This choice not only affects the budget, but also the legal situation.
What is royalty-free music?
Royalty free music is revolutionising the commercial use of music and offers companies a cost-effective alternative to conventional licensing models. While traditional sound reinforcement is often associated with high GEMA fees, GEMA
GEMA-Kontrolle vermeiden: 10 Irrtümer, die dich Geld kosten
Die GEMA ist Deutschlands wichtigste Verwertungsgesellschaft für Musikrechte – doch um sie ranken sich hartnäckige Mythen und Missverständnisse. Viele Unternehmer glauben fälschlicherweise, sie könnten GEMA-Gebühren einfach umgehen oder
AI music in the fitness industry: legally compliant or a ticking time bomb?
The fitness and wellness industry is increasingly relying on AI-generated music to save on licence costs. Providers advertise the fact that these works are GEMA and AKM-free. But this
Are you still paying too high GEMA fees? Check cancellation deadlines now!
As the year draws to a close, it's time to take a look at the running costs and reduce them. Collecting societies such as
The Christmas flair moves in!
Jingle bells, lights and the scent of cinnamon, cloves and tangerines! Make the Christmas flair perfect with our Christmasplaylists. Depending on the occasion upbeat poppy, dignified
The carnival is on!
Helau and Alaaf. Singing along and swaying. This is where the carnival atmosphere comes in! Whether in Cologne, Mainz, Munich or Hamburg sonicsense brings the fifth season to you!
Either silence or too high GEMA fees? There is a third solution: 100% royalty-free Christmas music for Christmas markets
Last year, a sharp rise in GEMA fees at Christmas markets caused a stir and gave many organisers pause for thought. The Tagesschau news programme and many other media outlets reported the news. But
O’spielt is!
Bring the Oktoberfest atmosphere into your home now! Swaying, singing along, good mood, whether motto party or action weeks, with our Specials & Holidays playlists you are in the right mood.
airtango and sonicsense finalise partnership
The two companies have agreed on a long-term collaboration as of 1 February 2024. Studio operators will benefit from a combination of airtango video and sonicsense music in future.
Stream yourself into the future with sonicStream!
Back to the future: sonicsense offers you another version of the successful music service with sonicStream. With the new local streaming system, the reception of
Adjustment instead of increase - the name doesn't matter, GEMA wants more from you again!
GEMA is raising its costs again. As a company, the question now is how do you react and get your costs under control despite the increases without making cuts that damage your business?
New: The sonicsenseTablet - total control, now also mobile!
sonicsense now enables you to be mobile with the new sonicTablets and to check all settings on the music and sound programme directly in any room with sound and adjust them if necessary.
Sonos reports interference with streaming services
According to an article on golem.de, there are currently increasing problems in connection with the popular streaming providers and Sonos speakers.
Sonorous Christmas greetings from the sonicsense team
Dear business partners, we would like to thank you for your kind co-operation. For the coming Christmas holidays, we wish you and your loved ones health, joy and a happy and peaceful holiday season.
Play the Monster Mash!
Thriller, Ghostbusters or Highway to Hell? Are you in the mood for Halloween-themed music? Make the spooky flair perfect with our Halloween playlist.
The sonicsense GEMA carefree package
GEMA, a financial and bureaucratic challenge Would you like to avoid the stress and leave the GEMA registration to professionals? No problem with sonicsense. An example: Hans S.,
Streaming or radio use at your point of sale?
Again and again we are asked the question: "Can't I just turn on the radio in my shop?" Unfortunately, it's not that simple...
Online music usage should be easy and cheap!
It is complicated and expensive to put self-produced videos online without them being immediately blocked by Youtube, for example, because you haven't acquired all the song rights and
What is the GEMA? Simply and factually explained!
Why can GEMA demand fees from you at all? A short excursion into the history of artists and their helpers. Many, many years ago, when there was no way to record music, many things were easier.
sonicsense and sonos
Some business owners opt for the sonos wireless home hi-fi system to provide sound in smaller rooms and ask us whether sonicsense also works with this sound system
New free Corona hygiene announcements
Solidarity is a golden quality even in tough business. sonicsense wants to support you in these special times and has produced new voice announcements for you. We
We ❤️ Music!
Get a present for Valentine's Day and become thought millionaires, with the brand new song by Nico Suave & Johannes Oerding! "Gedankenmillionäre" is now available in all popular apps.
How do I apply for GEMA credits for Corona closing times?
We can take over your GEMA concerns with our GEMA administration retroactively only from 1.01.2021, for your earlier claims (reimbursement of the licenses already paid for the lockdown period)
Breaking News! Opening despite lockdown?
New judgment on gym subletting by Hannover Administrative Court Is a reopening within reach? Weigh your chances and possibilities now. On 02.02.2021 the Administrative Court of Hanover gave
News from GEMA
As your full-service provider, we always keep you up to date on the latest news regarding GEMA fees. Here is a brief update on important processes the 2.
GEMA credits for Corona closing times - application possible from mid September
In our March newsletter, we had already informed you that GEMA will not charge any GEMA license fees for the period of official closures.
GEMA Corona special discounts
Dear colleagues and friends of the fitness industry,
sonicsense accomplished something during the Corona crisis that should make many fitness and wellness class providers very happy!
Just to fall in love: The perfect sound for Valentine's Day
Candlelight, good food and the perfect music for a romantic atmosphere - do you already know our channel "Restaurant High Class"?
Christmas Facts: Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells was the first song to be broadcast from space. On 16 December 1965, Gemini 6 astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra had a joke with the ground control station.
Christmas Facts: Stille Nacht
In 1833 the first print of the song appeared under the title "Vier ächte Tiroler Lieder", which ensured that "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht" spread very quickly, very widely.
New Lounge - Latin & Bossa-Nova Channel
The sunny Brazil and the relaxed music style of the Copacabana can sometimes be just a push of a button away. With this mix you can feel the Bossa-Nova, Samba and
Sweet Summer Songs
Just in time for today's beginning of summer: Our summer channel "Sweet Summer Songs" is here! With soft rhythms and airy, relaxed beats by Jack Johnson, Joss Stone or Bob Marley, among others, it's even easier to enjoy the summer!
On World Dance Day, we want to recommend our new channels to you
With "The Disco Sound of Studio 54 - Dynamic" and its catchy beats we beam you directly back to the time of the legendary disco classics. Nobody ...
Oldies but Goldies!
We start spring with three new channels and celebrate the good old times with our three oldies channels: Easy Pop’n’Rock Mix (60s-70s), Doo Wop...
FIBO 2019 in Köln
The time has come: tomorrow FIBO starts in Cologne! Meet our sonicsense team in hall 8 at booth D11 at our cooperation partner SOTA State of the Art.
New channel - Smile with Style
Get to know our newest channel: Smile with Style - these songs put a smile on every face. Whether the sound of the golden 20s, swing with pop...
Create your own playlists with the Tracklists module
sonicsense delivers a lot of music channels - no matter what the occasion! Whether sorted by beats per minute or genre, ROYALTY-free or not - with us you will find...
