Ralph-Armand Beck, better known as Taucher, is a German DJ and electronic music artist. The Trance music pioneer started DJing in 1991, winning notoriety for his eccentric performances. Once such, performing in full scuba diving gear, of which his artist name Taucher (Diver) is derived.

Initially, 1993-2003, Taucher was a collaborative project with compatriot, producer Torsten Stenzel (aka. YORK). The duo achieved substantial succes in the mid 90ies with releases such as Atlantis, Fantasy, Infinity, Waters, Miracle, and debut album Return To Atlantis. In addition, as members of beloved Trance music project Trance Allstars.

Additionally the Beck/Stenzel producer team became internationel recognized for their extensive remix catalogue. In a period spanning one-and-a-half year they produced 54 remixes for renown electronic artist such as Moby, Faithless, Ayla, Culture Beat, Robert Miles and Talla 2XLC. Resulting in one of Taucher's best-known album releases, the trance compilation 'Life Is A Remix’.

With succesful singles Pictures Of A Gallery, Child Of The Universe (Sanvean) and remixes such as Ayla - Taucher Remix and Wave - D.J.Taucher Remix, Armand Beck soon found himself touring the world.