Has all this technology changed for the better?

[dirty_bass]

few producers are really taking chances (though some are) with established formula, while the ever increasing number of labels out there are more and more focused on doing a particular thing rather than just putting out the best techno there is.

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I would say this is a little bit of a circular situation, because yes I agree producers are less inclined to take chances and meddle with the format, but also, I would say DJ`s are just as unadventurous in their musical choice as a whole.
DJ X only plays this sub-niche
DJ Y only plays this sub-niche

So it`s hard to produce interesting techno for a majority of DJ`s who basically just like ramming the loops together on the decks.