Autumn is quickly turning into winter here in the Netherlands – we just had the first snow of the season (and the accompanying traffic jams).
While I am writing this post I am listening to the tracks in the Autumn contest group at SoundCloud and I must say, I am impressed with the quality of these tunes. Perhaps having a contest theme was more inspirational than I thought. It seems everyone put in their best, great job guys!
Have a listen to the contest entries below.
Luckily I did not have to pick a winner this time around. So many quality tunes, each holding their own. This was reflected in the voting, as most of the 32 tracks submitted received a number of votes.
Here are the top three winners:
Passing of the Sun – Jarkko Hietanen (16 votes, score of 51)
I don’t know which part of the world you are in, but here in the Netherlands the transition from summer to winter is clearly visible. Leaves are turning color, the days get shorter, and it is definitely getting colder. What better way to stay warm than by spending some quality time making music in your cosy studio?
Those who have been part of rekkerd.org contests before may have noticed the title of this post says “Music Contest” instead of the usual “Sample Remix Contest”. Although I have provided another contest sample pack, this time around it is not a requirement to use the samples.
However, there is a new rule. For this music contest you need to compose a song that relates to autumn. It doesn’t matter how you incorporate the theme, so be creative.
Now if all this isn’t enough fun already, we also have some wonderful prizes for this contest.
Contest prizes
Urs at u-he is offering a copy of Zebra2, the popular virtual wireless modular synthesizer for PC and Mac. Some of contest pack samples were done with this excellent plug-in.
One lucky winner will get to pick four (4!) products of his/her choice from Cinematique Instruments‘s catalogue of rare and unique instrument sample libraries.
Last but not least you can win a Reason 5 ReFill of your choice from The Loop Loft, the boutique sample shop of drummer/producer/loop guru, Ryan Gruss.
So are you ready to get started? Make sure to read the rules below carefully so you know what to expect.
Contest rules
Compose a song with the following theme: Autumn. There are no specific rules on how to incorporate the theme.
Your entry must be written specifically for this contest.
The “Music Contest Autumn 2010 Sample Pack” is available to download for those who enjoy working with samples. Use of these samples is not required. You may process/manipulate the sample(s) in any way you like.
Upload your entry to SoundCloud and share it to the contest group before 21 November, 2010, 11.59pm CET. One entry per contestant allowed.
In order to be eligible to win, contestants are required to vote for their top 5 within a week after the contest deadline. Note: you can’t vote on your own entry.
Winners may choose a prize from the prize pool (1st place winner picks first, then 2nd, then 3rd). Prizes will be granted at the discretion of rekkerd.org.
The terms of this contest are subject to change and may be amended without prior notice.
Note: the contest deadline has past, no new submissions will be accepted. If you found this contest just now and would like to know when the next one will take place, head on over and subscribe to the newsletter.
Download the samples you would like to use from the SoundCloud player…
… or download the complete contest sample pack below (51.6 MB)
The Rekkerd Analog Kick Pack is a free sample pack featuring the sounds of a small analog drum synthesizer, the Jomox MBase 01.
I recorded this synth a while ago but never got around to sharing the sounds with you, until today. Finally I found some time to process the recordings and create a sample pack, so here it is.
Rekkerd Analog Kick Pack features
65 samples, captured with an RME audio card.
24-bit mono wav format.
Manually processed with various effects.
Files labeled: l=long, m=medium, s=short, v=very short ;-)
Here’s a preview of all the kick sounds included in the pack.
The sample pack is available as a free download (Creative Commons license; you’re free to use these samples however you like, just don’t distribute or sell them). Donations are appreciated.
The drum and bass contest is over and looking at the entries I am well pleased with the results. We’ve not only got some massive d&b tunes, quite a few of you took this drum and bass theme into a whole new direction.
You’ve all done a great job and I thank you for participating. Without you guys there is no contest.
Alright, so on to the official results, which I’ve been holding from you for too long — my apologies!
I had the completely impossible task of picking the #1 winner who will receive full copies of all four Producer Loops drum & bass sample libraries that were used to create the contest sample pack: Drum & Bass Tip Trixxx Vol 1 & 2, and Liquid Drum & Bass Vol 1 & 2.
After much consideration I chose: David F (aka Totolitoto)
Congrats! You each win a sample library of your choice from one of the titles mentioned earlier.
Leaves me to thank you all once again for being part of the contest, I hope you had a good time and I’m looking forward to seeing you again at the next contest. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter to stay informed.
Also, big thumbs up for Jan and Paul at Producer Loops, who have generously provided the sample pack and prizes for this contest.
Drum & bass pioneer Goldie at Red Zone (image by Studiodotcom)
I am delighted to announce a new rekkerd.org contest. This time around it’s all about Drum & Bass, probably my all time favorite music genre.
After discovering this type of music in the early 90′s it has been the one genre that has consistently kept my interest over the years. Paradox, Roni Size, Dom & Roland, Ed Rush, Technical Itch, Source Direct, Photek, Dillinja, Omni Trio, Breakage, Total Science… just to name a few of my favorites.
For this contest Producer Loops has compiled an exclusive sample pack featuring selected sounds from its Drum & Bass Tip Trixxx Vol 1 & 2, and Liquid Drum & Bass Vol 1 & 2 sample libraries.
Download the contest sample pack and create a track using one or more of the 50 loops and single shot sounds provided, and submit it before the deadline; 9 July, 2010, 11.59pm CET.
Out of all the entries I will personally select the first prize winner who will receive all four Producer Loops sample libraries from the sample pack. Contestants will vote for 2nd and 3rd prize winners, who will each receive their choice of one of these drum & bass sample packs.
Contest rules
Download the “Producer Loops/Rekkerd DNB Competition Pack” and create a song using one or more (but at least one) of the samples from the pack. Maximum song duration is 7 minutes, one entry per contestant allowed.
You may process/manipulate the sample(s) from the sample pack in any way you like, be creative.
Additional sound sources (e.g. samples, virtual instruments) are allowed as long as they do not violate any laws or third party rights.
Submit your entry before 9 July, 2010, 11.59pm CET:
upload it to your SoundCloud and send me the link, or
email it as an mp3 (minimal 192kbps quality) to dnbcontest@rekkerd.org Please include your artist name, song title and any additional information you would like to share.
By submitting your contest entry you allow rekkerd.org to publish it on SoundCloud (“All Rights Reserved” license).
In order to be eligible to win, contestants need to vote for their top 3 within a week after the contest deadline.
Prizes will be granted at the discretion of rekkerd.org (First place winner will be picked by rekkerd.org, second and third place will be decided by popular vote).
The terms of this contest are subject to change and may be amended without prior notice.
Note: also make sure to read the Producer Loops License Agreement regarding the use of the samples as provided for this contest (also included in the sample pack download).
Contest entries
The contest entries will be posted here as they come in. Voting will commence on July, 10, 2010. I will send all contestants a reminder to vote when it’s time.
Before I announce the winners, I would like to quote Dion (NO-ID), who wrote in the comments:
Funny,there can be a last place … not a bad last place, just different. There so much talent here, that it was really an honor to be in it
I too think you all truly did a great job, and it has been a joy to me to listen to each and every one of your songs. Unfortunately we can only have a few winners (of prizes anyway), so here are the top three voted entries:
With difference of only 2 points it was a pretty close call between Jackie and 3ee, and Jonas the plugexpert came in just one point behind Rachmiel’s third place win.
Jackie will receive the wonderful SilverLine Collection bundle of effect plug-ins by D16 Group. For second and third place winners 3ee and Rachmiel I have a sample library by Big Fish Audio. I will contact you with the details shortly.
Congratulations to the winners, and well done everyone! I hope to see you again for the next contest. Don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter if you don’t want to miss it.
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