The Battle Host must provide a sample set to be used for the battle. These samples are the only sound sources allowed, unless the Additional Rules for the battle state otherwise. The samples can be anything that the Battle Host has the right to distribute for non-commercial use.
The Battle Host must create three Additional Rules. These can allow or require additional sound sources, or impose any kind of new requirements.
THE CONTEST
Anyone can enter the Battle by posting a link to their entry in the Battle thread. Unless the Additional Rules state otherwise, any processing is allowed and the source samples need not be recognizable. The Host may disqualify any entry that does not meet either the general rules or the additional ones.
Once the submission deadline is reached, the winner is elected by posting votes in the same thread. Anyone is welcome to vote whether they participated or not. In case of a draw, the Host designates the winner between the submissions tied for first place.
THE DEADLINES
Each battle takes place over two weeks, starting on a Friday. Submissions close and votes open at 23:59 on the 11th day (tuesday). Voting closes at 23:59 on the 13th day (thursday). The winner then becomes the Host, and has until 23:59 on the 14th day (friday) to post a new thread with a new sample set and new rules.
1. The feel must be "tribal"
2. You may use any drums and percussion samples beside the sample pack
3. Record at least one of your percussion sounds yourself, using anything that is NOT a musical instrument
I'm going to try to come up with something tonight/tomorrow. I haven't touched my DAW in a month or so. Warm weather is nice.
EDIT: I'm not going to make the deadline you guys. I haven't even started anything. I'm going to need some rainy days to get something done. It's too nice to be inside after staring at a computer all day. I really want the battle to keep going, though.
Last edited by surgeongeneral; 05-19-2015 at 09:07 PM..
I actually considered doing that but would much rather someone else did it. I'm not sure the next battle would fare better but there's no harm in trying if you can be arsed.
