Mathis Nitschke

Mathis Nitschke

Mathis Nitschke is a composer, sound designer, and music theatre maker working at the intersection of music, technology, and space. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Sofilab and CORPUS.
Every Upload Is a Decision

Every Upload Is a Decision

8 min read CORPUS Project
Upload platforms make decisions — about what counts as music, who owns it, whether it is human. Most chose not to. CORPUS built the infrastructure for choosing differently.
Originality Is a Story We Keep Telling

Originality Is a Story We Keep Telling

6 min read Copyright
Originality feels self-evident until examined. It is central to art, value, and legal protection, yet collapses quickly under scrutiny. Anyone who has seriously practiced or studied art knows how fragile the concept really is.
Why We Need a Learnright

Why We Need a Learnright

5 min read Artists’ Rights
Copyright law was never designed to govern learning. As machine learning turns learning into a transferable, economically relevant process, a conceptual gap becomes visible. This essay examines that gap and asks what legal thinking is required once learning is no longer solely human.
CORPUS LIVE – Making a Digital Project Real

CORPUS LIVE – Making a Digital Project Real

3 min read CORPUS Project
CORPUS LIVE made our digital project tangible. With musicians, discussions, and live performances, we showed what drives us: a real community, a serious commitment to music, and an infrastructure that embraces complexity. The evening marked the public start of a project built by people who care.
The Flood Is Real. So Is the Chance to Rebuild. (1/3)

The Flood Is Real. So Is the Chance to Rebuild. (1/3)

7 min read AI Music
Generative AI music is booming. This report maps the 2025 landscape—adoption, tech, law, and artist views—highlighting the promise and tensions shaping the future of AI-generated sound. Part I: Adoption and Why – The Explosion of Generative AI Music
The Flood Is Real. So Is the Chance to Rebuild. (2/3)

The Flood Is Real. So Is the Chance to Rebuild. (2/3)

7 min read AI Music
Generative AI music is booming. This report maps the 2025 landscape—adoption, tech, law, and artist views—highlighting the promise and tensions shaping the future of AI-generated sound. Part II: New Tools – How AI Is Reshaping the Music-Making Process
The Flood Is Real. So Is the Chance to Rebuild. (3/3)

The Flood Is Real. So Is the Chance to Rebuild. (3/3)

12 min read AI Music
Generative AI music is booming.This report maps the 2025 landscape—adoption, tech, law, and artist views—highlighting the promise and tensions shaping the future of AI-generated sound. Part III: Licensing – Who Owns the Future of AI Music?