...create a track inspired by a song/album/band/artist that made a big impact on you.

For this contest you are free to use any tools to get the job done. It would be great if you could include a few words on what inspired your entry.

Deadline for entering your track is November 2nd, 2014. Details on how to join here.
So what’s in it for you?

Well, I am hoping you are excited to be part of this contest for the fun of it, but if you need an incentive we have another lovely batch of prizes from our generous sponsors.



The prize pool (in alphabetical order)

Detunized: A custom Ableton Live Bundle featuring 50 Instrument Racks from its Live pack catalog. Details here.
Function Loops: 3 sample packs of choice.
ModeAudio: 3 sound packs of choice.
Producer Loops: £30 GBP store credit.
Sample Logic: Arpology Kontakt Player-powered virtual instrument and MIDI effect.
Samplephonics: Dirty Modular hybrid modular virtual instrument powered by Kontakt Player.
Sonic Zest: Complete bundle of 20 Kontakt instruments.
Synapse Audio: DUNE 2 flagship synthesizer instrument.
Twisted Tools: Bundle of S-Layer and Ultraloop for NI Reaktor + Darkmorph sound library.
u-he: Plug-in of choice, a great chance to pick the new Bazille modular synth, or Diva, Zebra, Satin, etc.
Xfer Records: Serum, the new ‘advanced’ wavetable synthesizer that’s been making quite a buzz lately.

The top 10 winners will get to pick an item from the prize pot in order of placement; the 11th winner will be picked randomly from the remaining (non-winning) entries.
Contest rules

Create a musical piece inspired by a song/album/band/artist that made a big impact on you. Use any sound source or processing you like, be creative!
Submit your entry in mp3 format (minimum of 192kbit) along with some brief info on what/who inspired it per email to [email protected] before Sunday November 2nd, 2014, 11:59pm CET. One entry per person is allowed, you will receive a confirmation of your submission.
Your entry should be composed specifically for this contest. By entering, you grant permission for your track to be published at the rekkerd.org website, through SoundCloud.
In order to be eligible to win, contestants are required to vote for their top 5 within a week after the contest deadline. Contestants will be contacted to submit their votes. Note: you cannot vote for your own entry.
Winners choose a prize from the prize pool in order of placement (1st place winner picks first, then 2nd, etc.). All prizes are granted at the discretion of rekkerd.org. Some prizes may be subject to specific conditions imposed by the sponsor (e.g. NFR licenses).

Contest rules subject to change. If you have any questions feel free to ask or comment on this post (at rekkard.org).


for further information http://rekkerd.org/tag/competition/

 

Oh man! I hope I have time to play around for this...

Thanks for the post!

 

My production computer fried from an electrical surge a few weeks back and so I am not up and running, but maybe in a few weeks I can do this thing.

 

whats the odds the 1st place person will pick Serum? *yes*

 

I'm sending my contribute right now

incidentally, most of the prizes are available for free on audioz...

 

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I'm sending my contribute right now

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Your entry should be composed specifically for this contest.

That was fast


im in it for the fun my neighbours are going to love this Competition
they just dont know it yet.

 

ok i made my track to :dancing:

inspired by Simon And Garfunkel sound of silence

i like the part where they say people talking without speeking,
reminds me of here for some reason.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUy9ePyo6Q


here is the track im sending in,
i used 53 waves plugins and four limiters.

http://www53.zippyshare.com/v/33772492/file.html


this will be fun

 

Awwwwwwwwwww man, 53 Waves plugz AND 4 limiters???

How in the name of all that is holy can anyone compete with that kinda gig?

 

I think you used 1 limiter too much, you've overdone it