SPC #5 - RESULTS ARE OUT

[KungFuFurby]

I make virtually all tunes on Schism Tracker, and that is one of the best composition applications I've come across... at least one that's free.

[MaliceX]

I'll certainly be getting at LEAST one or two entries this time round. Finally got back to my PC after 2-3 weeks being away trying to make heads/tails with different trackers. xD (I'll get there, but need moar practice.)

Will be looking forward to what everyone's come up with.

[Anubis]

Yippeee!

just finished my song and posted it. Sadly, I won't be able to do another entry, got not enough time...

but this one entry, will surely be a good one. heheh.

Good Luck Everyone !

[KungFuFurby]

And good luck to all of the other contestants that made entries for SPC #5, plus the ones that plan on making entries for SPC #5. ^_^

[Blitz Lunar]

wow, i really have my work cut out. finished one track, got another three on the go and they're taking a lot of time. rushing to meet deadline....

the oblique strategies are helping somewhat.

[dust hill resident]

wow, i really have my work cut out. finished one track, got another three on the go and they're taking a lot of time. rushing to meet deadline....

the oblique strategies are helping somewhat.

Those are some interesting strategies.

Put in earplugs

[Anubis]

wow, i really have my work cut out. finished one track, got another three on the go and they're taking a lot of time. rushing to meet deadline....

the oblique strategies are helping somewhat.

Those are some interesting strategies.

Put in earplugs

You're Totally Right Dust Hill Resident.

Go outside. Shut the door.

[Blitz Lunar]

Be dirty

that one is really helpful haha.

[Anubis]

4 DAys Left and only 4 guys posted their songs??!?

I hope everyone has made a little something so we can beat last SPC's record of 37 Songs!!

If only that oblique strategies would say:

Use the "ooolololololol" sample. Have no fear.

[dust hill resident]

4 DAys Left and only 4 guys posted their songs??!?

I hope everyone has made a little something so we can beat last SPC's record of 37 Songs!!

I hope so too. I sent a reminder PM and email out to people, three days ago, and I only received responses from smh and MaliceX.

If a lot of people still haven't gotten in touch by the deadline. I might extend it by one or two days.

[MaliceX]

Sent in my first entry. More may be on the way if I can make the deadline.

[blue.nocturne]

I can't believe the songs are due already!
Been crazy busy, but I managed to do a couple songs...
There's still a few days left so I will try to do one last one and I will send them all together then.

Also on a side note... did everyone have these same problems?
1. Processing the samples ate up a lot of time.
2. It was really hard to find a strong bass instrument this time around.
3. Samples would inspire something and then when you actually tried it, it sounded like crap.

Anyways, I look forward to the songs!

[MaliceX]

I can't believe the songs are due already!
Been crazy busy, but I managed to do a couple songs...
There's still a few days left so I will try to do one last one and I will send them all together then.

Also on a side note... did everyone have these same problems?
1. Processing the samples ate up a lot of time.
2. It was really hard to find a strong bass instrument this time around.
3. Samples would inspire something and then when you actually tried it, it sounded like crap.

Anyways, I look forward to the songs!

I actually had a lot of ideas going on when I first heard the samples, but then when it came to crunch time, composition wasn't so much of a focus. Toying with the sounds is just way too much fun (for me anyway).

But yeah, shattered time's flown. Been away from my main PC for 2-3 weeks (and struggling to make an attempt of entries with alien programs :S, 'tis for another time) then rushing to dump all the ideas down when one gets the chance.

[dust hill resident]

It's great to see you around again, blue.nocturne.

1. Processing the samples ate up a lot of time.
2. It was really hard to find a strong bass instrument this time around.
3. Samples would inspire something and then when you actually tried it, it sounded like crap.

Yeah, I found it difficult to make melodic instruments from the samples, although I managed it with some persistence. I had an especially hard time finding a bass sound, like you said. I eventually got some, but it took a lot of work.

[Kris Troutman]

Blue.nocturne:

Yeah, the samples did take a long time to prepare for use this time. And yeah, it was hard to get a good bass sound. But, the best things take time, and that's why I wasn't upset when it took me 2 days just to prepare the sounds for use. Much easier than just taking the samples and going, and having to edit every last one on the fly, rather than a few for the specific need.

OH, and I may do another entry or two, but It's not a 100% guarantee due to certain hardships getting in my way. It really was a lot of fun this year, and that is exactly why I want to try to make more entries still. I really love the challenge of it, and it helps teach the fact that any sound can sound good, it's just a matter of how you choose to use that sound.