Production competition?
Production competition? Posted on: 21.12.2009 by Verona Fashbaugh Maybe nobody will go for this idea. But I like it.I believe that if multiple people took part in this, we could learn a lot from one another. Let's say we start with a series of parameters and basic guidelines for a track, and then whoever wants to can make their own track based on these simple guidelines. For example, let's say for one of them the track has to be a basic house track, with a simple 4x4 beat and the use of a 303-ish synth, make use of some common sample, and be three to four minutes long. Additionally, this could help people broaden their production skills by encouraging them to try to produce styles they hadn't before. And, say that in general we could have a new set of guidelines to use each week, so that the whole thing would be a fairly quick, but insightful, endeavor. Just an idea. I suppose it's not really a competition, but a giant collaboration project of sorts. Any thoughts? | |
| Verona Fashbaugh 04.01.2010 | ^^ It's all good. Like rjw suggested... it's all good practice. Alright we'll see if anyone bites. Since no one else seems to have any other ideas, let's say you have to use this sample: http://www.freesound.org/samplesViewSingle.php?id=36105 As far as bpm goes, let's try something I'm not used to... let's say 125 - 140. And the only other requirement is that you incorporate some type of acid sounding synth. (As a late note, let's say that all the samples that are a "requirement" to use have to be public domain, or under the creative commons license). |
| Al Henger 02.01.2010 | I like it, even though there is no way I'll actually get a song done in 7 days haha. still havn't completely finished one. |
| Jayne Yellowhair 02.01.2010 | this is a cool idea |
| Verona Fashbaugh 22.12.2009 |
Originally Posted by rjw
Anyone want to start us off? |
| Riccardo gava 22.12.2009 | It takes a long time for me too, but I believe something like this would be really good practice in speeding up workflow, no? I don't believe there should be a limit to length, just time spent. See how much you can get finished in a week! whether that's a 30 second intro or a full blown track doesn't matter, it's gonna be great practice... |
| Laraine Arceo 22.12.2009 | Yeah althought a 30 sec up to 1 min limit would be good, a full 3-4 min track with all parts takes a looong time to make for some people (me) |
| Riccardo gava 22.12.2009 | I'd love to get involved with this, my biggest problem is trying to work fast enough on tunes! ...lets go! |
| Laurel Litchko 22.12.2009 | this actually sounds like a great idea! i'm not the best producers though, but i believe this might help. i'm still learning my way around synths among other stuff. |
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