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 Press and Affilate Page : Mix Contest To Aid Katrina Victims Experiments In Sound™ Contributes To New Orleans Rebuilding Effort Experiments In Sound, Futuremusic's ultimate DJ and VJ mix competition, will donate a portion of the proceeds to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, and to rebuild the vital, musical heritage that is New Orleans. In order to accomplish their goal, Futuremusic is extending the deadline for DJ and VJ mix entrees to October 31, 2005. "Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating disasters to not only hit the shores of the United States, but also one of our most dynamic music cultures," Futuremusic President, Dan Brotman reflected. "I'm pleased Experiments In Sound can contribute to the renewal of New Orleans, so generations to come can experience this one-of-a-kind music city." Experiments In Sound is a new, groundbreaking mix contest for talented DJs and VJs who are on the cutting edge of mixing. Grand Prize winners will be chosen in two categories, audio and video, and will receive an unprecedented prize package including an Alienware computer, Sony music and video production software, a Pioneer DVJ-X1 DVD turntable, and much more, as well as the opportunity to mix a DualDisc compilation for the Futuremusic label. Experiments In Sound is about giving an artist the ultimate freedom to craft something extraordinary. The mixes can be achieved on turntables, CD players, DVD players, software, hardware, any mixing tool the artist desires. It can be comprised of any genre, from hip-hop to industrial and anything in between. The only rule for DJs is that the audio mix must be one hour long and for VJs the video mix has to be a minimum of 30 minutes long. In an industry first, we are also going to accept audio mixes in 5.1 surround sound. "With the explosion in new hardware and software mixing tools, Futuremusic feels that Experiments In Sound is the quintessential opportunity for DJs and VJs to get the recognition they deserve," states Futuremusic's Dan Brotman. "Unlike our performance-based mix competition, The Next Big Thing, Experiments gives DJs who use Acid, ProTools, and other digital audio workstations the opportunity to show off their creativity." So what kind of mix will win the incredible arsenal of DJ and VJ gear? The judges will be evaluating mixing talent, song choice, sequencing, and the ability to take the listener on a remarkable ride. Audio submissions with mash-ups, original compositions, segue ways, interludes, sound effects, voiceovers, raps, spoken word sequences, etc. will all be accepted. Like the name implies, Futuremusic is looking for outstanding creativity that rides the fine line between challenging the listener while still being accessible. Experiments In Sound is open to all mixologists aged 18 years old and up. Completing their radical vision, Experiments in Sound has a separate mix category for music oriented video artists, another industry first. The VJ prize package consists of the groundbreaking Pioneer DVD Turntable, the DVJ-X1, Sony's top-of-the-line video production software, Vegas, Arkaos VJ performance software, a M-Audio Trigger Finger controller and much more! The DJ package includes an Alienware computer workstation, Sony's renowned Acid Pro 5 and Sound Forge 8, Serato Scratch Live, Native Instruments Komplete2, and a great deal more. In addition, both winners will also qualify to mix a special DualDisc release, DVD on one side and CD on the other, for Futuremusic's new 3xperiments 1n 5ound compilation series. The winner(s) of Experiments in Sound will be chosen by a panel of industry veterans and performers scoring in 4 main categories: Mixing, Creativity, Programming and Quality. For more information or to submit: www.ExperimentsInSound.com Word Document: September
26, 2005 Experiments In Sound™ Press Release EXPERIMENTS IN SOUND™ - The Ultimate DJ & VJ Contest Futuremusic® Offers The Largest Mix Contest Prize Package In History Experiments in Sound, Futuremusic’s revolutionary new music contest is the first to showcase the transformation of DJ technology utilizing non-performance based mixing tools. Previously, Futuremusic has been recognized as presenting the incredible, performance-based DJ contest, The Next Big Thing. Experiments in Sound,its latest venture, will be the first contest to accept an all-inclusive array of DJ mixes, including both traditional performance-based mixing, as well as computer-aided compilations. Experiments in Sound’s innovative founder, Dan Brotman, is excited about the contest’s cutting-edge requirements, “Experiments In Sound is about what would happen if you gave a DJ total creative freedom to craft a 60 minute mix without any restrictive rules. It's the first non-performance based mix contest that will allow DJs to achieve their mixes via turntables, CDs, Serato digital vinyl, computers, hardware controllers, musical instruments...any way they want and in any genre they choose. In addition, Experiments is the first contest that will accept mixes in 5.1 surround sound." Completing their radical vision in Experiments in Sound, Futuremusic is also recognizing VJ’s. Included in the contest is a separate mix category for music oriented video artists.The VJ prize package consists of the ground-breaking Pioneer DVD Turntable, the DVJ-X1, Sony's top-of-the-line video production software, Vegas, Arkaos VJ performance software, a M-Audio Trigger Finger controller and then some! The 2 Grand Prize offerings will have the biggest DJ/VJ prize package ever assembled. The DJ package includes an Alienware computer workstation, Sony's renowned Acid Pro 5 and Sound Forge 8, Serato Scratch Live, Native Instruments Komplete2, and a great deal more. In addition, both winners will also qualify to mix a special DualDisc release, DVD on one side and CD on the other, for Futuremusic's new 3xperiments 1n 5ound compilation series. The winner(s) of Experiments in Sound will be chosen by a panel of industry veterans and performers scoring in 4 main categories: Mixing, Creativity, Programming and Quality. For more information or to submit: www.ExperimentsInSound.com Word Documents June 21, 2005 Press Release: English | Spanish | German | French | Dutch
Experiments In Sound™ to Revolutionize Music Contests Futuremusic Inc., the cutting edge electronic music company originating The Next Big Thing DJ Contest, has once again pushed the entire industry forward with its Experiments in Sound™ Contest. Ever the standard for innovation, Futuremusic recognizes the transformation of DJ technology utilizing non-performance based mixing tools. Previously, Futuremusic has been recognized for offering a premier DJ contest in The Next Big Thing. Experiments in Sound™ will be the first contest to accept an all-inclusive array of DJ mixes,including both traditional mixing as well as computer creations. Experiments in Sound’s groundbreaking requirements will allow submissions using CD players, software, hardware or any other medium the DJ chooses as long as the mix is 60 minutes in duration. Going a step further, this is also the first contest that will accept mixes in 5.1 surround sound. Completing their vision in Experiments in Sound™, Futuremusic is also recognizing VJs. Included in the contest is a separate mix category for music oriented video artists. This parallel category allows VJs to also submit a 30 to 60 minute mix on DVD for adjudication. The two Grand Prize offerings will have the biggest DJ/VJ prize package ever assembled including an Alienware computer, Serato Scratch Live, a Pioneer DVJ-X1 DVD turntable, Sony Media Software, Komplete2 by Native Instruments, and other production gear from leading manufacturers. In addition, the winners of the audio and video mixes will have their work played on national and international television and radio channels. Experiments in Sound™ launches
at The Winter Music Conference in Miami FL and SXSW in Austin TX,
and will be accepting entries beginning in May 2005. Submission deadline
for both DJ’s and VJ’s
will be September 31st 2005. The winner of Experiments in
Sound will
be chosen by a panel of industry veterans and performers scoring
in four main categories: Mixing, Creativity, Programming and Quality. Press Assets: > Experiments In Sound Logo - Green: > Experiments In Sound Logo - Black: > Futuremusic Logo - High Res: Affiliate Assets: > 468x60 Experiments Banner Ad: > 728x90 Experiments Banner Ad: > 120x600 Experiments Banner Ad: > 120x90 Experiments Banner Ad:
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