Where digital Artists tell human stories
Virtual Artists – Rethinking Music.
VirtualArtists.music is more than just a project — it’s a creative vision brought to life by Austrian software developer, author, and hobby musician Franz Habegger. Virtual Artists combines technological innovation with human creativity to open up entirely new ways to create and experience music.
Our mission: Virtual Artists is not about replacing real musicians. It’s a playground for artistic experimentation — a platform where humans and AI collaborate to craft unique soundscapes that wouldn’t exist otherwise.
Franz Habegger blends deep tech expertise with artistic curiosity. With Virtual Artists, he proves that Artificial Intelligence can be a creative partner, not a competitor — sparking fresh ideas and inspiring music filled with genuine emotion.
At the heart of the project are our signature acts: solo artists Lea Haagen and Liv.Berlin, and the rock/metal band Ratlehole. They are living examples of how music can be created with the help of AI — yet still carry human soul and passion.
Virtual Artists – Where Technology Meets Emotion
How does a Virtual Artist come to life?
Every Virtual Artist starts with a clear artistic concept: Which genre? What vibe? What personality? Whether it’s pop, rap, or rock — we use cutting-edge AI tools to craft a unique voice. Fine-tuned to perfection: tone, language, and style are shaped to match the chosen musical genre.
Next comes the visual identity. Using AI-powered image generation, we create a distinctive look — from appearance and clothing to signature poses. This gives each Virtual Artist a recognizable face and character that fans can connect with.
How does a Song come to life?
Every song carries Franz Habegger’s personal touch: It always starts with the lyrics, carefully crafted to match the artist’s story and vibe. Then comes the music: melodies are composed using a keyboard and arranged in a professional digital audio workstation (DAW).
Finally, AI takes over: the custom voice sings the song with the intended melody and lyrics. All audio tracks are then mixed, refined, and mastered to create a finished song ready to stream and share.
Virtual Artists – Where Technology Meets Emotion
Virtual Artists is a new way to create and experience music — authentic, innovative, and full of heart. Discover how humans and AI can collaborate to craft something truly unique: technical brilliance fused with real emotion.
