Musical extension to limit DMCA problems
The musical atmosphere being an important part for the creation of content on the platform, and to limit future problems with the DMCA as we can see now.
I propose an extension (or a feature) in partnership with the main music streaming software that would allow music to be broadcast directly on the live page and not integrated into the video stream.
If we take the example of Spotify, having to link its twitch page with spotify so that the viewers can hear the music we add to our stream in real time
And of course find a way for the music to be broadcast in the headphones of the streamer without it being picked up by the streaming software in a simple way (with audio channel management)
This would simply allow music to be streamed without copyright issues knowing that users would listen to them directly via partner streaming platforms.
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L'ambiance musical étant une partie important pour la création de contenue sur la plateforme, et pour limiter a l'avenir des problème avec le DMCA comme l'on peux voir actuellement,.
Je propose une extention (ou une feature) en partenatiat avec les princiaux logiciel de streaming musical que permetterait de diffuser la musique directement sur la page du live et non pas intégré au flux vidéo.
Si l'on prend l'exemple de Spotify, devoir lier sa page twitch avec spotify afin que la diffusion le viewers entende en temps réelle la musique que l'on ajoute a notre stream.
Et bien sur trouver un moyen pour que la musique soit diffuser dans le casque du streamer sans que cela soit capté par les logiciel de streaming de façon simple (avec une gestion des canal audio)
Cela permettrait simplement de diffuser de la musique sans problème de droit d'auteur sachant que les utilisateurs les ecouterait directement via les platforme de streaming partenaire
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alexjames12121
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This is an interesting idea, especially because separating music playback from the actual stream audio could give creators more flexibility while reducing copyright-related risks. A direct integration with licensed music platforms could also make audio management much easier for streamers and viewers. The key would be ensuring that the licensing terms clearly cover the way the music is delivered.
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richardgravener
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It's an interesting idea, but I think the biggest challenge would be licensing rather than the technology itself. A direct integration with services like Spotify or Apple Music could let viewers with an active subscription hear the same music in sync, while those without one would simply hear nothing. For example, https://techyest.co.uk/category/laptops/lenovo/ shows how dedicated content can be organized through a separate platform, and a similar approach could work for licensed music delivery. That could reduce DMCA issues for creators, but it would require agreements between streaming platforms and music services. If they could make it work, it would be a great way to improve the viewing experience while respecting copyright.
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ijaz551
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To preserve the creative musical atmosphere of livestreams while avoiding future DMCA issues, I propose a native extension (or feature) that integrates with leading music streaming platforms like Spotify. The idea is simple: instead of embedding copyrighted music in the video feed, allow viewers to stream it directly from their own Spotify accounts, synchronized in real-time with the stream.
This way, the streamer hears the music through their headphones, but the audio doesn’t pass through OBS or any streaming software — avoiding copyright strikes. With smart audio channel separation and platform partnership, Twitch (or any live platform) could offer a DMCA-safe solution that protects both creators and copyright holders.
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levierza
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This is a smart direction to take. Allowing music to be streamed separately from the video feed—through platforms like Spotify or YouTube Music—would definitely reduce the risk of DMCA strikes. It reminds me of how some external tools manage content separation to avoid legal issues.
For example, https://www.krydsordfinder.dk/ is a Danish crossword solver that processes word clues and solutions dynamically without hosting or copying any original puzzle content. It’s a great model of how tools can add value without violating usage rights.
Twitch could adopt a similar approach by letting extensions or partner platforms handle music externally while maintaining full control over rights and playback. It’s cleaner, safer, and gives creators more flexibility.
Would love to see Twitch move in this direction—maybe even open up more official integrations to make it seamless.
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Shin_Katsuki
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I know this post hasn't had a comment in a while but I just came across it. Have you guys tried out Soundtrack by Twitch? All DMCA free and can be separated from VLODs automatically. I found it a couple of months ago by accident and is still in Beta as an app on your PC. It has some good music on there! would love to see it expanded (even at a low fee sub) to have access additionally to music from a great range of artists available. The streamer's dmca free version of Spotify in the near future possibly?
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Canovar_
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That's exactly what I was thinking about. Streamers play music from their own PCs so music can't be seperated from their screens, cams and mics. However, it would be better if they play the music via such an extension instead of playing them from their PCs. So the music is added separately to the stream and can be separated. In this way, we become more free. For example, the streamer is running a playlist via this extension. Some viewers may not like the music playing and they turn the volume down or turn it off completely then turn it back on. Or there are those who don't want any music, and they turn it off completely and focus on the stream. Another possibility is that the streamer plays a music for its viewers, but doesn't listen to it himself/herself.
It is also effective on copyright. Since stream and music are separate, music can be extracted from replays and clips. In this way, there is no copyright problem. Everyone will be happy.
TR-Türkçe-Turkish
Aynen ben de böyle bir şey düşünüyordum. Şu anda yayıncılar müziklerini bilgisayardan açıyorlar ve müzik yayına ekranları, kameraları ve mikrofondan falan gelen seslerle beraber gittiği için ayrılamıyor. Ancak müziği bilgisayardan açmak yerine bu tarz bi eklenti üzerinden açsalar daha güzel olur. Yani müzik yayına sonradan eklenmiş olur ve ayrılabilir. Bu sayede daha özgür olunur. Mesela yayıncı bu eklenti üzerinden bi müzik listesi yürütüyordur, bazı seyirciler mevcut müziği beğenmezler ve sesi kısarlar veya direk kapatırlar sonra tekrar açarlar, veya hiç müzik istemeyen vardır komple kapatır yayına odaklanır. Başka bir ihtimal yayıncı izleyicileri için bi müzik açar ama kendi dinlemez.
Telif konusunda da etkili olur. Müzik yayına sonradan eklendiğinden, yani yayın ve müzik ayrı olduğundan dolayı müziği yayın tekrarlarından ve kliplerden çıkarabiliriz. Bu sayede telif diye bi sıkıntı kalmaz, herkes mutlu olur.
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Novaflare01
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i just don't get why if playing a youtube vid or song is getting DMCA strikes that we can't just include every viewer watching the stream in giving the youtube link a view while its happening. Through some extension for twitch if you are going to show a youtube link on your stream. If it is the artists youtube channel the song is coming from, then just have a twitch extension that makes the viewers give the link a view, for however long it takes to count as what DMCA wants for the actual artists viewership on youtube, whole song or just 5 seconds i wouldn't know
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fabiosmatos
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there is something that should be analyzed urgently, when using the soundtrack by twitch where we are supposed to be safe from copyright I have videos that are silenced and when I use spotify with playlists without copyrights I am never silenced, which is happening with the soundtrack by twitch?
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SoloAssassin45
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It would be an easy way to deal with the dmca issue
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SomeNerdFromWhatever
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How about rhythm games like Osu and Beat Saber?
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shanam
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True
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Svowo
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I had the same Idea, baisicly a extension which syncs the spotify or amazon music playlist/song to the one of the Streamer. The best part is, people who dislike the music can mute or people who cry about music being to loud can make it louder or quiter. The music will be played only privatly on the users pc were he payed for it so it shouldnt affect dmca. I would be down to help develop something like this.
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DacuTV
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I started writing such an extension a while back but aimed for Amazon music, they haven't exposed their API to allow this sort of thing yet. Youtube music, no chance, spotify could be a possibility though. I haven't invested much more time on this because I don't have a spotify account :D
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ramchyld
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Something needs to be done about this. I'm getting claims of music from some of the games I stream. I think that if a creator makes his or her music available in a game, it should be fair use as it is part of the game's experience.
I also sometimes get ridiculous claims. Recently I got a claim that music from the game I'm playing is from a movie based on the game. Despite the game coming first.
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TWrongNoTWright
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If you haven’t seen it already, there’s an Amazon Music extension: https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/amazon-music?language=en_US
It requires:
- Streamer to have Prime or Amazon Unlimited subscription
- Viewers to have Prime or Amazon Unlimited subscription
- Streamer to set up audio cables so only they can hear the music
- Viewers to sign into their Amazon account via the extensionOnce that’s all set up, it becomes pretty much a “Watch Party” (similar to Netflix watch party or Hulu watch party or Prime Video watch party), where each participant has their own subscription but one person is in charge of the synchronization for everyone.