Grand Prize Winner
This one blew all the judges away! Fink:I liked this one the most for it's full pop song production, original lyrics, vocals and instrumental components.Franklin:Cool song, used the track well. Well recorded and produced. Thomas: Adding vocals is tricky. You add a completely new dimension to the track, and leave yourself open to a whole new set of criteria. Killer vocals helped make this the top choice.Huxley:good vocal and nice overall effort creating a song from a jam. Voxana:Stefmuzic's entry managed to completely make the Q to Q his own song.2nd Place
Fink:Cool arrangement and instrumental elements. Thomas:This one had me hooked from the crazy synth intro. Great use of keys! Voxana:This one stood out early on.3rd Place
Thomas: Totally eclectic. So much to listen to here. Huxley:great parts, tastefully done, raised the track to a new artistic level. Really nice.4th Place
Thomas:Really appealed to my inner Electric Skychurch!Runners Up
Grand Prize Winner
OpenLabs NeKo LX (Preloaded with Sound Forge, ACID Pro, and all 4 Artist Integrated loop libraries.)Vegas
Cinescore
Choice of 4 Cinescore Theme Packs
10 Standard Loop Libraries
2nd Place Winner
Gibson Red Wine Les Paul Studio GuitarACID Pro
Sound Forge
Choice of 2 Artist Integrated Libraries
3rd and 4th Place Winners
3rd: 32" Class BRAVIA® M series LCD Flat Panel HDTV3rd:Choice of 1 Artist Integrated Library
4th: Playstation 3(40gig)
4th:Choice of 1 Artist Integrated Library
For years, ACIDplanet.com ® has called upon its vast community of creators to dig deep into their digital toolboxes and remix tracks from some of the world’s most talented and diverse artists. This time you’re the artist we’re looking to collaborate with.
To celebrate the debut of our Artist Integrated Quartet, ACIDplanet.com® presents Quartet to Quintet: The Ultimate Collaboration. Artist Integration is a new sample library concept rooted in the belief that the best performances are born out of inspiration and collaboration. What better way to spread the word than a contest with a little twist?
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We’ve provided you with a 320k MP3 download of “Quartet to Quintet,” a song created using loops from all four Artist Integrated Quartet libraries. It’s got a beginning, an end, and everything in between. What it doesn’t have is you…at least not yet. Download the MP3, drop it into your DAW of choice, and tack on that special touch that only you can provide. When you’ve transformed our Quartet into a Quintet, save down your track and upload it to ACIDplanet. It’s that simple.
Of course, a contest as special as this deserves some pretty special rewards, so we’ve reached into the prize bin and pulled out not one, not two, but four big prize packages, courtesy of our friends at Open Labs, Gibson, and Sony. Click on the images below for more information about the killer gear we’re givin’ away!
Special note: This is not a remix contest, but rather a performance event. You're not allowed to change the song you download; just contribute to it. (Which is why we didn't provide you with the loops!) Just add your part(s), save the song, and upload it to ACIDplanet.com along with a note describing what you've done!
Notes from the Judges:
Large Prizes deserve excellent deliberation. Your judges were - Matt Fink and Tony Franklin, Parthenon Huxley, Richard Thomas, Voxana, 8pack Mike and Steve F. We were very pleased with the number of entries and the amount of thought and creativity you all showed us. Congratulations to all winners, we hope to hear from you soon. (Send pictures and blog about your prizes!)Contest FAQ:
Who composed the Quartet to Quintet Song.Rich Thomas who is usually featured on our 8pack page.
Can we duplicate the Song Download and chop it up or tweak it.
No, this isn't the standard remix contest, consider it a performance.
What is the BPM (Beats Per Minute) and Key, and length.
The Quartet to Quintet Song is 100bpm, in the Key of A and length is 5:12.
Do we have to maintain the original BPM, key and length?
It's important to keep the bpm and key the same as the original. The song must start off with the hi-hat count-off and end with the guitar and synth fade.
We understand that sometimes projects will render out a bit long or short. Any entry with the length too short or long will not make it through the first round of judging, so try to keep it close.
About the Artists
Parthenon HuxleyParthenon—or P. Hux as his friends call him—is no stranger to the pop rock universe. Kiss The Monster is one of many accomplished solo releases, and his chops can be heard on albums by post-ELO group The Orchestra.
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Matt Fink
Over the last three decades, Matt “Dr.” Fink has cemented his reputation as one of the most beloved, quirky characters in Pop culture. Whether recording his own eclectic works, releasing the best of his palette (Dr. Fink's Funk Factory), developing commercial spots or producing cutting-edge acts (PC Munoz, Insider, Lolly Pop, Michael James, Crucial Bankie), Matt “Dr.” Fink has earned a highly trained ear, an experienced hand and the sort of versatility that comes from a lifetime of studying, exploring, performing as well as loving music.
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Tony Franklin
The names of few bassists over the past two decades have become more synonymous with the fretless bass guitar than that of Tony Franklin—the Fretless Monster! His signature fretless bass style has jammed with Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, as well as his successful solo career.
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Siggi Baldursson
Best known for his highly regarded work with Sugarcubes, Björk, and Emiliana Torrini, the intensely creative Siggi was one of the first acoustic drummers to explore the world of modern electronic dance music.
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You!
It's been a long haul for you as an artist, but you've finally reached a point in your creative journey where you're ready to play with the Pros! The audience can't wait to hear what you're bringing to this party, that's why it's The Ultimate Collaboration.
Tips
At 12:00 a.m. midnight PST on Saturday, December 30, 1899, the contest will be closed and no further uploads will be accepted. If you are new to ACIDplanet, you should create an account and upload a song as soon as possible so that you can work out any problems with uploading that you may encounter. Also, uploading a song can take a considerable amount of time. It's better not to wait until the last few hours of the contest to start uploading your entry.
Entrants must upload a Windows Media format or Real Media format version of their entry first. You will not be able to upload any additional formats after the contest closes, so if also you want to upload an mp3 version, please allow enough time to upload them both before the contest closing time.
Entrants must provide accurate contact information (valid e-mail and postal address) in their registration at ACIDplanet.com for the purpose of contacting winners. You can update your contact information here.
Contest Content Help
No Links? If you do not see the "zip" links to the contest loops, it may be because you are running firewall or security software with Ad Blocking turned on. If so, please temporarily turn it off and the links should appear.
What is the .acd file in the sample remix? The .acd file is an ACID project file that contains a sample remix made from eight to ten of the contest loops. It can help you learn how to use ACID, or give you ideas about remixing the track. You don't need to use it, but you'll at least want to download the sample remix so that you get the loops.
Can't open the ACID project file? The ACID project file (.acd file) is in ACID 5.0 format. It can be opened in ACID 5.0, but not in previous versions of ACID. If you using a previous version of ACID and you wish to view this file, you can either upgrade or download the current version ACID XPress in the Tools area of this page. However, you do not need to view the .acd file to enter the contest. You can simply use the loops in any version of ACID or in any other software.
Closed 2/28/2008
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This site is a joke07.01.09: adriangrais
new style rap, check it07.01.09: Manoptic
Idiot Watch: Camp Bisco + AP07.01.09: Scott McLean
Scott McLean Rock And Roll Karma07.01.09: zero-project
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Cowy The Cow Music Video!07.01.09: Black Python
Fix You!!!!06.30.09: Martin Preston
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YOUTUBE ACCOUNT UP AND RUNNING06.28.09: Vapr
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NEW "SLEEPTHIEF" Video Web Debut on QuantumDisc!06.28.09: Digital Khameleon
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JackKetch posts a tear jerker?06.27.09: LatinSaint
"Amanda Blank LatinSaint Style!"06.27.09: DJ Throttle
[ Carmen & Camille - Shine 4U Remix! ][ DJ Throttle ]06.27.09: DJ Manfred
"The Slave"06.27.09: The daunting
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THE KRIS KAINE PODCAST - UPLOADED !!! - EPISODE 206.24.09: DJ Throttle
[ Exclusive for AP! ][ DJ Throttle ]06.24.09: DJ Radar
Levels06.24.09: Noel (Sonicphoto)
Electronic African Culture Released!!!!06.24.09: DJ Kenneth A
Microsoft offering free download of the new DJKA Single06.24.09: Qp-990
HOW ARE YO DOIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!06.24.09: Noel (Sonicphoto)
Electronic African Culture06.23.09: DJ Throttle
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The Slammiversary Blog06.21.09: East Junction
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Happy Father's Day06.20.09: Manoptic
Idiot Watch: RIAA and Jammie Thomas06.20.09: JeuelzSteel
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From Messages to Trials06.20.09: Noel (Sonicphoto)
New Tracks Coming and more new sound to it06.20.09: DJ Radar
New Song.06.20.09: JGabriel1
Telepath - Subterfuge (J Gabriel Club Mix) Coming Soon !!06.20.09: Sezrah Sylvan
Kitsch Witch...06.20.09: Plainview
Back in Pointe-Noire06.20.09: THE KRIS KAINE PODCAST SHOW
THE KRIS KAINE PODCAST - UPLOADED !!! - EPISODE 106.20.09: Elsewhere and the Bumble fly
Thank you AP citizens for the #1 spot in all genres ****** FREETIME(producer'JackKetch')******06.19.09: Vapr
New Track**Ever Ending** out now06.19.09: DJ Throttle
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MY BROKEN WILDERNESS06.19.09: ScarKord
Might Like You Better (ScarKord Remix)06.19.09: One Flag One Loyalty
5 month old song...no reviews. please check it out!06.19.09: DJ Manfred
Drum Machine !06.19.09: DoubleBanditz
Check Out my Songs and Videos!!!06.19.09: DJ Throttle
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Website is up and running!06.18.09: Vapr
New Track **Ever Ending** Out now06.18.09: Rhino1971
Howdy!06.18.09: DJ Throttle
[ Amanda Blank Remix Contest Entry ][ DJ Throttle ]06.18.09: DJ Throttle
[ Episode 2 of Full Throttle Podcast! ][ DJ Throttle ]06.18.09: SaintKat
Who I am and what brought me here06.18.09: Rony Ramirez
Repeating Eighth-Note Chord Songs06.18.09: Derek Palmer (Orchestra)
Updates...06.17.09: Elsewhere and the Bumble fly
3rd installment in the sadfool trilogy ****** FREETIME (producer'JackKetch') ******06.17.09: DJ Kenneth A
June 24th. Exciting news!06.17.09: ScarKord
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Casia Joins The International Network of Independent Recording Artists (INIRA) as a Client Services Representative06.16.09: DJ Manfred
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You Broke My Heart!!!!