Definition

Dimitri Schnider, performing as Definition, is a Swiss electronic producer and DJ who has become a significant figure in the European tech-house and melodic techno scenes. Based in Zurich, his sound identity is defined by a 'less is more' philosophy that prioritizes high-fidelity sound design and rhythmic complexity over melodic clutter.

Since his emergence in the mid-2010s, he has successfully bridged the gap between the functional requirements of a club set and the atmospheric depth of home listening. His career arc is marked by the founding of Definition:Music, a label that serves as a direct extension of his aesthetic: sleek, underground, and meticulously produced. Critically, he is regarded as a 'producer's producer,' frequently cited for his clean mixdowns and innovative use of arpeggiation. His work sits within a lineage of European electronic music that values precision, influenced by the minimal movements of the 2000s but updated with the lush, cinematic textures of the 2020s melodic techno wave. He maintains a consistent presence on influential labels like Material and Underground Audio, cementing his status as a reliable purveyor of sophisticated club music.