Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced on August 17, 2024 on the
Waveinformer Winners Page.
Welcome to the 4th Waveinformer contest! You must be a Subscribing Member (FREE) to participate.
PARTICIPATE
- Log in to your Waveformer account as a Subscriber or Pro Member.
- Download the multitrack and readme file (239 MB) for Creepy Florida People (you must be logged in to access the download link)
- Mix or Re-Mix the song to the best of your ability in your DAW of choice (be sure to look at the Readme file for more details)
- Level should be -16 to -11 LUFS (Integrated)
- It’s recommended you limit peaks to -1. to -.5 dBFS (no inter-sample peaks)
- Do not use 3rd party mastering services
- Bounce a stereo wave file (48k/24bit) of your final mix labeled:
- FirstName_LastName_CreepyFloridaPeople_Mix.wav
- Submit your re-mix using the Waveinformer Google Form for Contest 4
You can stream the original mix on Spotify or Apple Music.
TIMELINE
- Tracks available for download – Friday – July 12, 2024
- Submission Deadline – Friday – August 9, 2024
- Selection Process – August 10 – 16, 2024
- Winners Announced – Saturday – August 17, 2024
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Tracks delivered in requested file formats and specifications (see above).
- Overall Balancing of Track Levels.
- Spatialization and mono compatibility.
- Treatment of the Frequency Spectrum–the overall mix isnʼt too bright/dull/etc. and elements were treated appropriately with equalization.
- Treatment of Dynamics–individual elements and the overall mix are punchy, clear, and processed appropriately with compression.
- Use of Time-based Effects including reverb and delay. This mix should sound lush and spacious without becoming muddy.
- Overall Creativity–You are encouraged to take big risks in this contest. While the other criteria are important, we are giving special consideration to a transformative mix. Possibilities include:
- Augment or replace drums.
- Use dramatic filtering when the mix calls for it.
- Add your own elements if you so desire.
- Mute elements at key moments and make adjustments to the arrangement.
- Employ expressive processing including reverb, delay, compression, saturation, and more.
- Change the tempo if you like.
SELECTION PROCESS
Winners will be chosen by the Waveinformer Team and announced on or about: August 17, 2024
PRIZES
1st Place:
- H9 Series ($499) OR Clockworks Bundle ($499)
- Elevate Mastering Bundle ($199)
2nd Place:
- Split EQ ($179)
- Invigorate ($99)
3rd Place:
- Generate ($99)
- Physion Mk II ($179)
The winner’s mix will be posted on the Waveinformer Winners page.
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Watch Ian Vargo’s breakdown of the original mix in Ableton live
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our sponsors Eventide and Newfangled Audio for providing the incredible prizes for this contest!
