Sonic Academy has re-launched its website, a comprehensive online resource of video tutorials, features, news and reviews to help you produce and record your ideas, then share them with the world.
To kick start 2010 with a bang, leading music technology portal Sonic Academy can unveil a brand new site brimming with fantastic new features, extra sections and Sonic Subscriber options and to celebrate, have got a HUGE competition where you could win a sack full of tech goodies!
Whether you’re a DJ, musician, or producer, consider yourself a professional or are just starting out, Sonic Academy offers the highest quality video tutorials and resources including features, news and reviews making them a one stop shop for all your music and ‘tech’ needs.
Sonic Academy new features
- Exclusive features from some of the scene’s biggest experts.
- New ‘Live Recordings’ section with video content, resources and articles.
- View the video tutorials in new modes.
- New video tutorials in the famed ‘How To Sound Like Series’ including Nu Disco, Tech Trance, Minimal, Synth Punk and ‘Tech Tips’.
- Brand new monthly and annual membership options.
To celebrate the launch Sonic Academy are running a massive competition to win a X1 Controller + free subscription to their website for a year.
Win an X1 Controller and a free Sonic Plus subscription for a year! 10 runners up will also win Annual Sonic Plus subscriptions. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to register for FREE on the Sonic Academy site before 28th February 2010 and if you are already a registered member or a subscriber then you will be automatically entered into the competition!
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Tonehammer has announced a Guess the Instrument contest.
Microhammer (our little brother company specialized in weird instruments) will be releasing 9 new instruments later in Februrary, however we wanted to give you an opportunity to win the entire collection.
The first person that can guess what instruments were used in the demo (see below) will win the entire Microhammer February collection for free.
We don’t really expect anybody to be 100% on the money, since the instruments are highly unconventional, but give it your best shot and may the best ear win. All we ask is that you leave your answer in the comment field below and have fun. Microhammer is all about exploring new types of instruments and sounds, so let your mind be open and suggest anything that come to your mind.
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Defected has launched the Producer Competition 2010, a competition in partnership with Traxsource , Ableton and Loopmasters.
Last year’s competition generated a huge amount of interest from the dance community, clocking up 1,500 entries with close to 20,000 people registering on the site to rate and comment on the tracks. The standard of tracks was of the highest order, but eventually 19 year old Dutch producer Robacco Bossa’s track ‘Black Bird’ was selected as the winner and released on Defected Records. This time around Defected have teamed up with download hub Traxsource, top sample resource Loopmasters and leading production software company Ableton to bring you another chance to hit the big time.
The rules of the competition remain the same; upload your tracks to the site where they’ll be rated and commented on. Phase II of the competition sees the Defected A&R team pick their favourite 10 tracks, which are then voted on by the public.
Voters Prizes
- 1ST PRIZE: Track released on Defected or partner label, Copy of Ableton Suite 8, Loopmasters sample packs worth over £1k, $200 of credit on Traxsource.
- 2ND PRIZE: Copy of Ableton Live 8, 5 Loopmasters sample packs of your choice, $100 of credit on Traxsource.
- 3RD PRIZE: Copy of Ableton Intro, 5 Loopmasters sample packs of your choice, $50 of credit on Traxsource.
Everyone who registers on the site to rate, vote for and comment on the tracks is entered into a competition to win a 160G ipod. Plus all those who register will automatically receive a 30% off voucher to spend on anything they like in Defected’s D-Store.
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P5Audio has announced a new Beat Competition for music producers.
Last week P5audio launched it’s second Beat Competition! This one is an RnB Challange. Using ONLY the FREE sounds provided by us, music producers are invited to make a RnB Banga!
Beat Competition prizes include:
- $800 worth of CASH and SOUNDS
- AIRTIME for your Track and a Interview on new internet radio show The Cypher Lounge with host Hassahn Phenomenon.
- A 24 pack of Premium Energy drink from our sponsor Roaring Lion
The entry deadline is February 14th and the winners will be announced on March 9th.
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Ohm Force has announced the Remix Cohmpetition 2010, a music production contest with $4,000 USD in prizes.
The track to be remixed is “Stride”, the new release from talented american progressive house producer/DJ Derek Howell (check out his MySpace profile or take a look at his discography at Discogs).
What the contestants will have to do is pretty simple: go to the Cohmpetition’s page at our blog, listen to the original track, download the sample pack, use Ohm Force’s Frohmage filter and/or Symptohm:Melohman Performer Edition synth (both are freeware!) when producing their remix and… show their talent to the world! The submissions should be sent until February 28th 2010, the 3 winners will be chosen by the Ohm Force and Derek himself and the final result will be announced at the beginning of March. Shall the best win!
Remix Cohmpetition 2010 prizes include products by Ohm Force, Camel Audio, Sample Magic, and Muse Research, who will be offering a Receptor 2 to the 1st place winner.
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Tonehammer has announced the Gnomehammer MEGA-contest, a chance the win the complete collection of Tonehammer sample libraries.
The time has come … the stakes are up … Tonehammer and Gnomehammer are proud to announce our first annual Christmas MEGA-Contest!
The contest is divided into two different categories: “Best Tonehammer Demo” and “Best Gnomehammer Demo”, which each represents opposite sides of the compositional spectrum.
The winner of the Best Tonehammer Demo will win the entire Tonehammer catalogue (+$1900 of libraries), while the Best Gnomehammer Demo takes 2 Tonehammer (non-bundle) libraries of her/his own choice.
Tonehammer has also released The Ball Choir, a new free sample pack.
To inspire you all and get the party going we have uploaded a new freebie today – known as “The Ball Choir”.
The Ball Choir represents a landmark in sampling as its the first time anybody has captured the sound of Santas manic dungeon. The patch is a delicate recording of Santa punishing the Gnomes for their negligent and reckless behavior. The patch is essentially a Helium Choir patch contain a nasty “Auuuuchhh” Gnomehammer scream, however the modwheel controls the amount of gnome testicle ball crunch sound, so use it care and do NOT try this at home!
The contest deadline is 12AM/PST December 23, 2009.
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