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A friendly reminder for everyone interested:

Songwriting Competition 045 is still in full swing.

The deadline is Monday, 24th May 2021 23:59 UTC+2/CEST (7 days left)
Genre: Electronic music (general)
Theme "Plug in, connect, make music"

So far, we have no entries yet, but plenty of announced Work-in-Progress tracks.



Please do spread the word as much as you can. The more participants, the more interaction, the more feedback you'll get for your production.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 046 will run from 1st June 2021 until 24th June 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: Free to select (produce a song in any genre you feel like)
Theme "Busk that Jam Session"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pexels, photo by Antonio Friedeman, released under Creative Commons CC0


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the deadline has been reached. This new game mechanic has been adapted in August 2020 and has been very well received.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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A friendly reminder for everyone interested:

Songwriting Competition 046 is still in full swing.

The deadline is Thursday, 24th June 2021 23:59 UTC+2/CEST (7 days left)
Genre: Free to select (produce a song in any genre you feel like)
Theme "Busk that Jam Session"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


So far, we have no entries yet, but plenty of announced Work-in-Progress tracks.



Please do spread the word as much as you can. The more participants, the more interaction, the more feedback you'll get for your production.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 047 will run from 01st July 2021 until 24th July 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: (Video Game) Soundtrack
Theme: "Video Game Soundtrack: Strategic Resources"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pexels, photo by Sam Kolder (night sky) and cottonbro (board game), released under Creative Commons CC0;
additionally Youtube, screenshot of Mick Gordon "10BMTHS2-mick gordon-.mp4" - released under Youtube Standard License - full credits: https://youtu.be/FDYiw1v0P98


:arrow: This month's Songwriting Competition is special.

SWC047 will play-act how a company is approaching and interacting with artists. The basic premise is, that there is an imaginary company reaching out to musicians in hope for finding one or multiple songwriters for a fictional in-the-making "sci-fi 4X strategy game". As usual, there is "a brief" and various audio examples present.

However unlike other songwriting competitions - where there is just a simple task with the encouragement to interact with each other already during the game - there is an active client interacting this time around. Each participant will get up to two responses by the "commissioning party" (until/including 21st of July) for ones production, telling you if you understood the brief, if you are on the right track and/or what one could still improve until the deadline has been reached. Something that would happen if you were to (e.g.) actively write a song for a commercial, or music for a short film, etc.

This endeavor does not only try to simulate a commissional work scenario, but also encourages more early/direct interaction for future songwriting games. As bonus incentive, if there are more than 20 participants, the Winners Podium might be opened up to offer a 5-position Winners Podium (exclusive to SWC047/July 2021).


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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A friendly reminder for everyone interested:

Songwriting Competition 047 is still in full swing.

The deadline is Thursday, 24th July 2021 23:59 UTC+2/CEST (incl today, 5 days left)
Genre: Soundtrack
Theme "Video Game Soundtrack: Strategic Resources"

Direct link to the current game can be found here

More about why this month is special, please read above


So far we have 7 entries.

Participation is free for everyone, you only need to sign up once. If you can't join yourself this month, please do spread the word as much as you can. Thank you.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 048 will run from 01st August 2021 until 24th August 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: Downtempo
Theme: "Breathing Space"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pexels, photo by picjumbocom, released under Creative Commons CC0 (colors adjusted)


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 049 will run from 01st September 2021 until 24th September 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: free to select
Theme: "Loss" (Mental Health Awareness Month)

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pexels, photo by Rene Asmussen, released under Creative Commons CC0


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 050 will run from 01st October 2021 until 24th October 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: free to select
Theme: "Wicked Party"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pixabay, photo by PublicDomainPictures, released under Creative Commons CC0


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 051 will run from 01st November 2021 until 24th November 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: Rock / Metal (general)
Theme: "Let there be rock!"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pixabay, photo by freestocks-photos, released under Creative Commons CC0


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the 24-day deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.


We are also running a thread to collect self-created sounds and samples until 24th December 2021 in preparation for the Songwriting Competition 053 in January 2022. The material will be the main source of sounds for this particular, yearly recurring game called "Community Scramble".



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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A friendly reminder for everyone interested:

Songwriting Competition 051 is still in full swing.

The deadline is Wednesday, 24th November 2021 23:59 UTC+1/CET (incl today, 5 days left)
Genre: (any) Rock / Metal
Theme "Let there be rock!"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


So far we have 4 entries.

Participation is free for everyone, you only need to sign up for an account once. If you can't join yourself this month, please do spread the word as much as you can. Thank you.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 052 will run from 01st December 2021 until 24th December 2021 (24 days left)

Genre: free to select
Theme: "Ballroom Music"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


Image
Image Source: Pexels, photo by Los Muertos Crew, released under Creative Commons CC0


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the 24-day deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.


We are also running a thread to collect self-created sounds and samples until 24th December 2021 in preparation for the Songwriting Competition 053 in January 2022. The material will be the main source of sounds for this particular, yearly recurring game called "Community Scramble".



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 053 will run from 1st January 2022 until 24th January 2022 (24 days left)

Genre: free to select
Theme "Community Scramble (limited sound set challenge)"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: ArtsyBee (background, via Pixabay), released under Creative Commons CC0


Throughout December, the Mix Challenge community collected an interesting selection of self-created sounds and samples, which are used as the main sound sources for Songwriting Competition 053 (SWC053). Participants can mangle this material through re-sampling, modulation, wavetable/sample-based synthesis or similar. No additional instrument usage is allowed. Adding vocals being the exception. The main idea is to spark creativity with access to only a limited selection of sounds.


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the 24-day deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 054 will run from 1st February 2022 until 24th February 2022 (24 days left)

Genre: free to select
Theme "Voyage"

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Pexels, photo by Tom Swinnen, released under Creative Commons CC0


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the 24-day deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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Hello everyone, a short information for you:

Songwriting Competition 055 will run from 1st March 2022 until 24th March 2022 (24 days left)

Genre: Contemporary Pop / Rock
Theme "Key of D" (Special Task Challenge)

Direct link to the current game can be found here


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Image Source: Mix Challenge, by Mister Fox, 2022


The focus of this game is to "just make music". Giving and receiving constructive criticism/feedback being one of the main game mechanics, with the added bonus of also being able to edit/enhance your production until the the 24-day deadline has been reached.

Joining is absolutely free. If you can't join yourself, it would be tremendously help if you could spread the word about the Songwriting Competition. The more participants, the more interaction and feedback, the more fun.



All participants of the KVR "Music Cafe Songwriting Competition" (MCSC) and KVR One Synth Challenge (OSC) are more than welcome. Please take a look, say hello, and maybe stay for a little longer.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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A friendly reminder for everyone interested:

Songwriting Competition 055 is still in full swing.

The deadline is Thursday, 24th March 2022 23:59 UTC+1/CET (incl today, 7 days left)
Genre: (any) Contemporary Pop / Rock
Theme "Key of D" (Special Task Challenge)

Direct link to the current game can be found here


So far we have 2 entries.

Participation is free for everyone, you only need to sign up for an account once. If you can't join yourself this month, please do spread the word as much as you can. Thank you.


More on:
https://mix-challenge.com
[ Mix Challenge ] | [ Studio Page / Twitter ] | [ KVRmarks (see: metering tools) ]

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