Steinberg Media Technologies has announced a competition for users of its Sequel Music Creation and Performance Software. The composer of the best, most creative track submitted before February 1st, 2008 will win the impressive first prize: a complete beginner production studio including all the hardware and software needed for serious music production. Among the prizes are first-class products from renowned manufacturers such as Intel, Fujitsu-Siemens Computers, Yamaha, Sennheiser, Digitech, Ultrasone and Steinberg. Submissions can also be produced on the free Sequel Trial version that can be downloaded from www.sequel-music.net.

First prize

The entrant with the best Sequel track will receive an entry-level production studio with everything you need to produce your music in pro quality. The studio-grade components combine to form a powerful project studio for both home and on the move.

• Fujitsu-Siemens Laptop with Intel Core Duo 2 processor.
• Yamaha MM6 Keyboard.
• Yamaha MW12cx USB Mixer.
• Ultrasone DJ1 PRO Headphones und iCans.
• Digitech RP350 Guitar Effect Workstation.
• Sennheiser 2 x e614 all-rounder microphones.
• Steinberg Cubase Studio 4.

For a full rundown of the whole studio package, click here. There are also runner up prizes of Sequel merch packs, each including a lorry bag, USB stick and t-shirt.

There are no limits on the creativity of submissions, any genre is welcome. Reflecting the Sequel philosophy, this competition is all about creativity and diversity as far as music genres are concerned.