Cooking with naswalt IV | Featuring Vulkron | Bass Music Basics
In the fourth episode of the "Cooking with Naswalt" tutorial series, naswalt teams up with none other than Audiotool EDM luminary Vulkron . Together, they guide you through the fundamentals of their bass music production techniques. Remix this lesson to get your hands on the exact tools they use here: cooking with naswalt: interactive lesson
https://youtu.be/qNg2IuCJmrs'''
Enjoy this episode for some unique insights, and don't miss out on the other episodes for more audio culinary adventures and mystical alchemy!
Explore the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuZhzj4PboMkL07sYEl6qrGwxamAuA24t
Team Picks: Staff's Stuff Albums
We are thrilled to launch a new season of the album series with Staff's Stuff 11, showcasing a curated selection of tracks handpicked by our team.
This collection features the favorite tunes of our dedicated staff, including admins, developers, and moderators.
Below, you'll find a recap of the first ten compilations plus the new one. Enjoy the music!
Episode 11 (NEW) 2023-11-15
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Who told you? | 2375 | |
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that recital i missed | 1955 | |
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My Blood | 2671 | |
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MONOLITH | 174 | |
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stabple gun | 794 | |
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Blade of Fire | 88 | |
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one more day | 341 | |
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ENNUI | 205 | |
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comfort song for anastasia | 74 |
Episode 10 2023-04-26
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| the dying girl | 2970 | |
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Night time Lorries outside my flat | 364 | |
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whimsy; distress | 1215 | |
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047spiritwalk | 170 | |
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wake up | 220 | |
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hemostasis | 95 | |
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OVR | 2320 | |
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waiting in your living room | 384 | |
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lint roller | 254 |
Episode 9 2023-03-22
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help (demo version) | 492 | |
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otherworld (plate) | 120 | |
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alexithymia | 1294 | |
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ENDLESS DECREPIT CIRCUITRY | 272 | |
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Fallen Tower | 1250 | |
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my mother the maskmaker | 892 | |
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Osmosis | 394 | |
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tempt | 181 | |
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Fog 8 | 77 |
Episode 8 2023-02-02
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Untitled | 469 | |
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Make Up Your Mind | 305 | |
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letter to the sun | 4877 | |
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laisvas | 265 | |
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Untitled | 141 | |
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The More I Run | 526 | |
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Homunkulus | 2823 | |
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spastic |+| ◁ | 3191 | |
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Backyard Wormhole [HOME OFFICE] | 4259 |
Episode 7 2017-11-24
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Next | 976 | |
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Alternate Khaos - Plutonium | 402 | |
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new1 | 230 | |
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Worth A Shot | 999 | |
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Start Up / Cruising Speed | 283 | |
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We Won't Give In | 261 | |
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dubs | 299 | |
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Motherboard | 330 | |
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The Only Way is Sideways [acloudyskye] | 2233 | |
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horizons | 718 |
Episode 6 2017-09-06
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Of unicorns and dragons | 1155 | |
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Into The Sun | 1249 | |
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river gorge | 1854 | |
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Konundrum | 488 | |
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signal modulation experiment | 1009 | |
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Tainted Aurora (Ft. acloudyskye) | 3040 | |
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one minus zero | 842 | |
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Sasha, Sissi and the Baba Circle | 794 | |
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old plans run | 426 | |
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subway | 1506 |
Episode 5 2017-08-02
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NOR | 1068 | |
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aybmf | 138 | |
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The Present | 440 | |
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microcosm | 324 | |
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endless assault | 255 | |
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N-Gax | 819 | |
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issassi | 561 | |
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dusk two | 6138 | |
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Goodbye... For Now | 1184 | |
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Steel Arbiter | 540 |
Episode 4 2017-07-14
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Kaijin | 2427 | |
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Abstract(Remix) | 339 | |
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Purgatory | 922 | |
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Data Dub | 192 | |
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forgive, move on | 587 | |
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necessity. | 2526 | |
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Beauty Sleep | 423 | |
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yes, until i change my mind | 1011 | |
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MON7HS | 934 | |
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The Importance of Staying Hydrated | 1915 |
Episode 3 2017-06-28
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Underground Lake (Standfast Remix) | 388 | |
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Displace | 5355 | |
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Metabolism | 1689 | |
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wandering | 279 | |
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Gritty | 3219 | |
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house demo 1 | 263 | |
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Hadron Leak | 196 |
Episode 2 2017-06-21
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Rupture | 3880 | |
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summit | 640 | |
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Here & Now [B] | 392 | |
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stay | 252 | |
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Part-Time Spaceman | 1019 | |
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Fear | 152 | |
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Fashionably Late? | 620 | |
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Going Going Gone | 154 | |
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backwards | 966 |
Episode 1 2017-06-14
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Rd | 1692 | |
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feat Shadow - No Matter | 999 | |
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feeling empty.. | 667 | |
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intralude | 14153 | |
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QuasiAnalog Reality | 209 | |
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Wompty | 183 | |
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tribe | 2259 | |
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Tek Now | 458 | |
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Dunkle Maschine | 268 | |
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maybe i can actually do this for once | 7684 |
EWC Remix Contest | Grand Prize Winner
We're beyond thrilled to reveal the winner of the EWC Remix Contest! Out of twenty amazing winning tracks in the individual categories, our Judges have chosen the most mind blowing production as their standout pick: A massive congratulations to Audiotool veteran Jetdarc !
This track convinced by referencing existing Tekken soundtracks and capturing the game’s vibe, with excellent production skills to match too.
Jetdarc will fly to London to create his own sample pack at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, teaming up with Spitfire Audio. He gets to bring a plus one for this truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The date will be determined depending on Jetdarc‘s availability as well as availability of Spitfire Audio and the Abbey Road Studios. We’ll keep you posted. Congratulations, Jetdac, from all of us! While it’s been a tough decision with so many great tracks, this one has been outstanding.
We also invited everyone to name your favorite with a chance to win a Spitfire Audio LABS+ annual subscription. Among those who chose Jetdarc, it is (Lurk)oden who can claim the prize. Congratulations to you too!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this contest unforgettable. Stay tuned for more thrilling events and opportunities!
The Winning Track
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/k2lzshmci6s/]]
EWC Remix Contest | Category Winners
Hello everybody,
After the submission phase officially closed, our panel of judges carefully reviewed all entries to select the winners for each competition category. In a second voting round, our judges have selected the final winner. We will announce the final winner this coming Monday (23 September 2024 at noon CET), who will be heading to London to produce their very own sample pack with Spitfire Audio at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.
UPDATE: EWC Remix Contest Winner announced Connect >> News >> EWC Remix Contest | Grand Prize Winner
If you were among those who picked this very winner, you’ll be among those out of which one voting person receives a one year Spitfire Audio LABS+ subscription.
We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible effort and creativity in all of the submissions. The level of talent was truly inspiring, making the selection process challenging for our judges. So many of the entries were outstanding, and your passion was evident in every piece.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Check the overview: https://ewc.audiotool.com/
Here are the winners!
League of Legends
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/jlvtt83rf/]]
CoD Warzone
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/eatldjm8jln/]]
Free Fire
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/1ho2vr9r/]]
Mobile Legends Bang Bang
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/wpqjl1hno9um/]]
Counter-Strike 2
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/mu13p3w6/]]
Dota 2
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/h2xd2kat/]]
Overwatch 2
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/mxuh5w7484z/]]
Rainbow Six Siege
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/rwl8b0efui/]]
Apex Legends
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/mkspn0rsfirq/]]
Honor of Kings
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/qbus1iazx/]]
Teamfight Tactics
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/a6e9ogysz/]]
Fortnite
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/1v68pi482/]]
Street Fighter 6
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/k0021yvki5h5/]]
FC24
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/wh2k2koymp/]]
StarCraft 2
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/33vu4j6y01/]]
CoD Modern Warfare 3
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/oyypuu7xvh/]]
Rennsport.gg
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/3cy25bs1n/]]
Tekken 8
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/k2lzshmci6s/]]
PUBG Battleground
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/vfw4stlnlg/]]
Rocket League
[[EMBED:https://www.audiotool.com/track/z99trxks/]]
EWC | Remix Winners
EWC | Best of Anthems
EWC Broadcast Videos | The EWC Enters Week Seven
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is now in it’s Seventh week, and this week's spotlight is on StarCraft 2, FC24, and Call of Duty - Modern Warfare. This is your chance to have your remixes showcased at the EWC event and in their broadcasts, reaching millions of viewers. By submitting your work early, you can maximize this incredible opportunity to get your talent recognized on a global stage, with your credits prominently displayed. Take this weekend to create and submit a remix for the featured game titles. Selections will be made early next week.
Below, you can find some videos of remixes played in the EWC global broadcasts.
These are the upcoming contests:
Star Craft 2
https://www.audiotool.com/contest/starcraft_2
FC24
https://www.audiotool.com/contest/fc_24
CoD Modern Warfare 3
https://www.audiotool.com/contest/cod_modern_warfare_3
All EWC x Audiotool Remix contests general info:
- Audiotool x The Esports World Cup = You Could WIN BIG!
- 20 Games | 20 Contests | 20 First Prizes
- 1 Final Winner: Chosen from all contest winners
Grand Prize Includes:
- A one-week trip to London with a plus one
- A collaboration with Spitfire Audio LABS to create a new sample pack at Abbey Road Studios
Each Contest Winner Gets:
- Spitfire LABS Plus
- LANDR Pro
- 1500 Sound Academy online live course
- One additional prize such as a hardware device from our partners (see details on the contest page)
- A chance to create a Spitfire Audio LABS sample pack at Abbey Road Studios
How to Participate:
- Remix tracks
- Submit your remixes by the end of the weekend.
- Be Featured: The EWC team will pick the best remixes early next week.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and submit your tracks for a chance to be played at the EWC event and in their broadcasts with millions of viewers. Good luck and happy remixing!
Contest Submissions on EWC Broadcast
UPDATE: EWC Broadcast Videos | The EWC Enters Week Six!
Hey everybody,
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is now in Week Six, and this week's focus is on Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite, and Street Fighter 6. This is your opportunity to have your remixes featured at the EWC event and in their broadcasts to get heard by Millions of people. Those who take the plunge and publish early can make the most of this opportunity to get heard by a massive global audience - with your credits displayed Use the weekend to submit a remix for the above mentioned game titles. . Selections will be made at the beginning of next week.
These are the upcoming contests:
Teamfight Tactics
https://www.audiotool.com/contest/teamfight_tactics
Fortnite
https://www.audiotool.com/contest/fortnite
Street Fighter 6
https://www.audiotool.com/contest/street_fighter_6
All EWC x Audiotool Remix contests general info:
- Audiotool x The Esports World Cup = You Could WIN BIG!
- 20 Games | 20 Contests | 20 First Prizes
- 1 Final Winner: Chosen from all contest winners
Grand Prize Includes:
- A one-week trip to London with a plus one
- A collaboration with Spitfire Audio LABS to create a new sample pack at Abbey Road Studios
Each Contest Winner Gets:
- Spitfire LABS Plus
- LANDR Pro
- 1500 Sound Academy online live course
- One additional prize such as a hardware device from our partners (see details on the contest page)
- A chance to create a Spitfire Audio LABS sample pack at Abbey Road Studios
How to Participate:
- Remix tracks
- Submit your remixes by the end of the weekend.
- Be Featured: The EWC team will pick the best remixes early next week.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and submit your tracks for a chance to be played at the EWC event and in their broadcasts with millions of viewers. Good luck and happy remixing!
Stem Upload on Audiotool
Audiotool welcomes every musician to our platform. Stems are a well-known method for exchanging projects across different DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). We recognize that many users switch between DAWs to leverage various tools and features. Now, with the ability to upload stems on Audiotool, you can seamlessly integrate your projects from other DAWs while staying connected with the Audiotool community.
What are Stems?
Stems are individual audio tracks that together form a complete song. They allow elements like vocals, drums, bass, and synths to be separated and manipulated independently.
Why Upload Stems on Audiotool?
- Creative Freedom: We understand that different DAWs or tools may suit your personal preferences or specific use cases. We don't want to limit you—do whatever is technically possible and legally allowed.
- Educational Value: While “AT only” tracks offer unmatched educational value, stems are also a valuable resource. They allow you to explore different arrangements and enhance your production skills by dissecting each element of a track.
- Remixing and Mashups: Stems simplify the process of creating remixes and mashups. By opening up your tracks for remixes, you can collect amazing versions of your track and provide Audiotool users with even more creative opportunities.
We acknowledge that learning with “AT only” tracks allows users to dive deeper into the creative process. We also understand concerns about “AT only” tracks getting recognition in charts. To address this, we aim to enhance the way content is browsed and discovered on Audiotool and will feature and reward “AT only” tracks. Instead of imposing restrictions, we’ll ensure that all content, whether stems or “AT only,” gets the recognition it deserves while remaining technically and legally compliant.
No matter where your creative journey takes you, use Audiotool your way.
UPDATE: Esports World Cup Remix Contest
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Hello Everyone,
The Audiotool remix contest is undergoing a significant change starting today: instead of having seven rounds with separate deadlines, there will now be a single deadline on August 20th.
If you've already rushed to submit your entry, don't worry! Submitting early has its advantages:
- Tracks will be selected by EWC regardless of the contest to be played during the games at the event and used in marketing around the games. This is a great chance for your music to be showcased.
- Judges and partners will be reviewing submitted tracks continuously from today. If you've already submitted, you might receive feedback, and you'll have the opportunity to refine your entries until the final voting period starts on August 20th.
Good Luck!
Visit the new page to see all twenty contests ⮕ https://ewc.audiotool.com/
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Remix the EWC anthem track and Win a Recording Session with Spitfire Audio!
The remix contest series winner will win a trip to London to collaborate with virtual instrument makers Spitfire Audio on a bespoke sample pack for their new LABS library at Abbey Road Studios.
The prize includes:
- A trip to London for you and a plus-one
- Help from Spitfire Audio’s top engineers on recording the pack
- Your name featured alongside previous collaborators such as Adele, Frank Ocean and Suho.
- Full credit and payment for your contribution to their virtual instruments library
The Contest:
Choose one or more contest categories, create your EWC anthem remix, and submit it. Each game title participating in the Esport World Cup has its own category. You can submit one entry per game. Besides the grand prize of becoming a signature Spitfire artist, category winners will receive a one-year LABS+ by Spitfire Audio subscription and hardware and software prizes worth over $20,000.
You can participate by creating and publishing your remix in Audiotool or by downloading the stems to create your remix in any DAW, then uploading your stems into Audiotool and publishing from there as an open track for others to discover and remix.
Download the stems: https://bit.ly/4ewIcaa (0.8GB)
The first categories open today with submission deadlines every two weeks, aligned with the finals of each game at EWC.
The Judges:
Your creations will be assessed by a panel of distinguished judges, including industry luminaries such as Flosstradamus, WLPWR, Oak Felder, and more. With their wealth of experience and expertise, rest assured that your exceptional tracks will be acknowledged and rewarded.
Calling all music and gaming enthusiasts! This is your moment to showcase your talent, unlock your creativity, and seize the opportunity to win amazing prizes, gain industry acclaim, and collaborate with industry giants. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to make some noise!
Have fun and good luck!
Meet ArtistConnect
Hey Everyone,
Want your sound to get heard by billboard artists?
Meet Artist Connect, a platform where you can share your loops with Billboard producers and collaborate with top music creators worldwide!
ArtistConnect Website: https://artistconnect.de
Here’s how it works: Billboard producers on the hunt post "opportunities" on the ArtistConnect site, essentially requests for what they need in their production. As a loop supplier, you can upload your loops or one-shot samples directly to the site and offer them to these producers. This has already sparked some fascinating collaborations! Plus, you can independently offer your loops and samples as sets, attracting even more producer interest.
The deal is straightforward and fair: users retain 100% of their earnings from song placements and beat sales for their compositions.
In the near future, we’d like to make this connection directly accessible from our website, allowing Audiotool users to upload their loops straight from Audiotool. But first, we want to test it out together with you.
Please let us know if services like these offered by ArtistConnect are interesting for you: https://forms.gle/4BwJNNaEf353YbDi7
Have fun!
Cooking with naswalt III | The Foundation to Music
Welcome to another exciting tutorial! In this episode, naswalt takes you through the process of building a solid track foundation using the Audiotool Studio. You'll learn step-by-step how to craft an inspiring bassline that adds depth and energy to your track. Additionally, naswalt will guide you in creating a groovy drum beat, essential for providing the rhythm and drive that will serve as the backbone for your main melody.
Enjoy the episode and gain some unique insights. Don't forget to check out the other episodes for more audio culinary adventures and mystic alchemy!
Find them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuZhzj4PboMkL07sYEl6qrGwxamAuA24t
NEW EPISODE: Cooking with naswalt II | Delay is Cheating
Audiotool Sound Kitchen | Cooking with naswalt II |
In the second episode of Cooking with naswalt, our Audiotool cuisine chef tackles our delays and shows us how he enhances his tracks with them, making them sound fuller.
Whether this constitutes cheating, as he provocatively suggests, we'll leave that up for debate. We wish you great entertainment with this episode and some interesting insights.
If you want to check out the other episodes with Cal Lycus and naswalt , you can find them here: https://youtu.be/iB57cD2U4yU
Sound Crafting with Cal Lycus | Episode 3.1 | Levelling a rough Mix
Welcome to Audio Alchemy Episode III part 1 | Levelling a rough mix with Pink Noise
After Cal Lycus dedicated the last episode to mastering a track with Audiotool, there were requests to also cover something about mixing. We've followed this request and are starting a multi-part episode about the art of mixing with Audiotool.
In the first part, Cal discusses leveling using pink noise. Never heard of this method before? Well, honestly, neither have I. But that doesn't make it any less interesting. So watch and be amazed.
Big thanks to hurakan for allowing Cal to use his track multitude .
Enjoy the ride and stay tuned for more tutorials to come.
Peace
All User Tutorials in one playlist: https://youtu.be/_4fht2AWAWU?si=bR3VXQT769_oH6Tq
Join the Audio Engine Open Beta!
We have an update for you, however we need your help with it.
We are inviting you to join the open beta. Help us refine the core component of the upcoming Studio version: the Audio Engine.
Already using the Booster? Do you know your tracks well and have a good ear for subtle differences in sound? Do you want to play MIDI instruments with low-latency?
You are the perfect candidate to join the open beta and share your feedback.
Join the Open Beta -> (Sign Up closed for now)
Note: There will be future chances to join the next phases of the open beta.
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What’s in it for you?
Experiment with the first key piece of the upcoming Studio and share your feedback to shape the future of Audiotool.
What is the Audio Engine?
The Audio Engine is the core of the production Studio and handles all audio processing. Basically, it transforms what you see in your desktop and timeline into what you hear during playback. By default, the Audio Engine runs in the browser. The Booster application – well – gives you a performance … boost.
What do you need?
- You must be able to download and install a new Booster application to use the new Audio Engine in the current Studio.
- Access to a MIDI device (like a piano or controller) to test the input latency.
- Your email address for us to contact you.
What do we need help with?
- Identify differences in sound comparing the current and new version
- Play instruments with MIDI input (or the virtual keyboard) and share feedback on latency
- Test performance using your projects
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A message to you
Audiotool was born out of the belief that everyone should be able to create music collaboratively and independently, regardless of their financial means. This will not change.
We‘ll become an open platform supporting third-party plugins and are trying our best to be as compatible as possible with other DAWs to allow producers moving between ecosystems. With that step we‘ll also introduce options to buy or subscribe to content, services or special features, but today’s features and more will always be free.
Understanding Our Technical Evolution
Our journey has been fueled by passion and innovation. Since our restart in September 2022, we've been hard at work. We’ve raised a Pre-Seed financing round that enabled us to hire a very talented team and have since been in the process of taking Audiotool to the next level.
Our tech is getting a restart too. The current platform, though mostly functional, is built on older, increasingly deprecated technologies that make any seemingly simple change difficult. This first beta is one piece of the puzzle in launching a new version with the features you love but with better performance, easier use, lower latency, and most importantly a foundation on which to release regular updates.
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We hope this update addresses some of your concerns and underlines our commitment to continuously improving Audiotool. The discussions in the community around recent events haven’t escaped our attention. We will address these in a future statement. We are excited to let you take a sneak peak at some of the new things to come. It's an honor to have you as a part of this journey, because your feedback is crucial for this next big step!
The Audiotool Team
New Tutorial | Cooking with naswalt| Episode 1 | Finding Inspiration
Hello everybody.
We're thrilled to announce an exciting update to our Audiotool Tutorial Series on YouTube!
Please join us in welcoming naswalt to our tutorial team! With a focus on composition and exploring more playful aspects of music production, naswalt is set to bring a fresh and creative perspective to our series.
A few words about naswalt:
With twelve years at Audiotool under his belt, naswalt has become a highly respected and well-known member of the community. His work, whether as the unique and daring Tom Audiotool, the host of the Producer Playoffs, the creator of fantastic tutorial videos, or as the talented multi-instrumentalist he is, consistently stands out and never fails to impress.
Enjoy the videos, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more!
User Tutorial Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuZhzj4PboMkL07sYEl6qrGwxamAuA24t&si=VzD7t2L7XCvmPnY5
Worst Track Scenario II | Winners
Exciting news, everyone! With mixed emotions and a touch of pride, we're thrilled to reveal the winners of the Worst Track Scenario 2. You've outdone yourselves again, proving there's real talent in crafting the delightfully dreadful. It's a unique skill, and not everyone has the knack for it!
🏆 1st Place: A roaring applause for Mircode for his stunningly awful track Living in Tsrow (worst case scenario)
🥈 2nd Place: Caught by po9t with his embarrassing submission the worst song ever made in history - looks like that tattoo will have to wait a bit longer!
🥉 3rd Place: double cup my grimace shake (feat. playboi carti) (prod. lil stump) Claimed by the incredible lil stump
A massive congratulations to our champions! Your creativity knows no bounds. We invite our top three to reach out to us at team@audiotool - an exclusive recognition awaits you. Let's celebrate this extraordinary achievement together!
UPDATE: Worst Track Scenario | Start Voting Phase
Two eventful weeks filled with second-hand embarrassment and uneasy anticipation have finally drawn to a close, paving the way for the next exciting phase: The Elections.
Now, it's your turn to make a difference:
You have the opportunity to cast your vote on the contest page until April 19th, 10:00 AM CET: https://www.audiotool.com/contest/worst_track_scenario_ii
Initially, the voting process will be anonymous, without revealing the rankings of each artist. However, from April 18th, 10 AM CET until the close of voting, the rankings will become visible to you.
We encourage you to take your time to thoroughly listen to each entry. Resist the urge to simply vote for your favorite artist without considering the others. With an array of uniquely terrible tracks, each one merits your attention and vote. Each track can be rated from 1-3 stars, and yes, this includes your own submission.
We eagerly await the results and look forward to celebrating the outcome with you.
New Contest | Worst Track Scenario II
Enter the Bad Zone
We're diving back into the Worst Track Scenario for its epic second round.
This is your call to create the most jaw-droppingly terrible track the world has ever had the misfortune to hear... or even worse, if you can imagine that.
But hold on – we're not asking for just any 10 minutes of thrown-together noise. We want you to craft a masterpiece of disaster: think bizarre soundscapes, cringeworthy lyrics, awkward buildups – all the wonderfully terrible things the music world never knew it needed.
Excite us with your creativity in ways we never thought possible. Let's make this round unforgettably bad.
Contest ends 15. April 04:00 pm CET
Submit your tracks here:
Sound Crafting with Cal Lycus | Episode 2 | Mastering a track with Audiotool
Hello everybody
We proceed with another episode of Audio Alchemy featuring Cal Lycus
As you might know Cal is eager to master your tracks by request, using Audiotool. In this episode, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at his mastering process.
He shows us some basic mastering techniques that can be utilised in Audiotool to add that final polish to your tracks.
Thanks to Taiko for allowing us to use his track: lovestory
And of course thanks to Cal Lycus
Stay tuned for more episodes!
po9t Remix Competition | Winners
po9t announces the winners of the "I wrote this for my dog" Remix Contest
po9t provided you with nine full-length stems from his heart wrenching ballad "I wrote this for my dog" encouraging you to create a cool remix. And once again, you created some outstanding remixes.
In recent days, po9t has spent hours listening to nearly 50 remixes, thoroughly studied them, and ultimately settled on one. He also took the time for the follow-ups in his announcement video. Here are the top 3 places.
The winner of the po9t Remix Contest is… rai. with his fantastic take friend (po9t rmx comp) will appear on po9t's upcoming album.
Taking second place is kiari with the magnificent po9t - I wrote this for my dog (kiari remix) .
And in third place, we have 1trillionMPH with dog (1tr) .
We congratulate the winner rai. and all those who made it onto the list, as well as everyone else who participated. The quality was outstanding, once again.
New Tutorial | Sound Crafting with Cal Lycus | Synthesizing a Kick Drum
With our new tutorial series on Youtube, we explore sound design using Audiotool.
In the first episode our alchemist Cal Lycus shows how to create a kick drum with synths and effects, explaining envelopes and their use. Cal Lycus is a long time Audiotool user and Sound Designer from South Wales with credits in audio roles for award-winning short films and as a sound designer for game developers. When not on audio projects, he develops DSP tools or gives technical instruction at university.
We thank Cal for joining this project. Stay tuned for more episodes!
CLOSED: Remix a song for the coming po9t album
po9t is calling upon you to remix his track I wrote this for my dog
He's shared 9 stems for you to play around with and create something truly amazing. The best remix will be featured on his upcoming album across all platforms.
po9t is definitely one of the top dogs on Audiotool these days, and with more than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify surely one of the most successful. For his upcoming album, it is also expected that a new record will be broken, and you could be a part of it.
To participate, open the draft po9t - I wrote this for my dog | Remix Competition create your remix, and submit it on the contest page https://www.audiotool.com/contest/remix_po9t_s_i_wrote_this_for_my_dog
The deadline for this is March 18, 2024, 4:00 PM CET
The winning track will be mastered and featured on po9t’s forthcoming album.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31enKimZVIjA10b0HYQxHX?si=SfROOXbmQ2GFMucwBxfylg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/po9t.wav/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@po9t
Inspectre "Aliens" | Remix Contest | Winners
Inspectre announces the winners of the "Aliens" Remix Contest
Last week, our first remix contest since the lifting of the sample length restriction came to an end. We teamed up with the Berlin-based band Inspectre, who provided us with the stems of their track "Aliens". And you took advantage of this opportunity.
Nearly 50 awesome submissions made it difficult for the Inspectre guys to make a decision. As a result, instead of one, they chose two tracks that made it onto their upcoming EP. And they are: Inspectre - Aliens [Jays Mix Chapter #01] #short by JayFK and Inspectre - Aliens (Mr. Outside Remix) by Mr. Outside Congratulations from our side.
All that's left is for us to thank Inspectre for taking the time to listen to and evaluate all the remixes. We wish you all the best for your future career.
And of course, our heartfelt thanks to all of you for once again raising the bar for the delivered quality. You are a blast.
Stay tuned. We're already working on the stems for the next contest.
Important Update: Producer Playoffs Round Two
The Playoffs on TWITCH:
https://www.twitch.tv/producerplayoffs Today 4pm ET
Get ready for the second round of the Producer Playoffs.
In February one of the world's biggest esports events – IEM Katowice 2024 – is happening. We are celebrating the games of this event in our upcoming series of Producer Playoffs.
In this unique music competition, you and your teammate will be challenged to reimagine the iconic soundscapes of Counterstrike 2, DOTA 2, and Valorant. Bring your own style to these gaming anthems, catering to your team's preference.
The live final will be judged by renowned music producer WLPWR from Atlanta, who is known for his collaborations with Eminem and other heavyweights in the industry.
Save the Date: The Producer Playoffs will take place on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of February at 4 pm ET
The winner will be crowned by WLPWR himself.
So, what do you need to do to participate?
- Find the right partner for this endeavor
- Register your team by email at team@audiotool.com by 12.02 at 1:00 PM CET
- The Producer Playoffs will take place on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of February at 4 pm ET
- If you are not yet registered on the Audiotool Discord server, please do so
server https://discord.gg/hq3DKwM
Stay stuned for more details to come
WLPWR online: https://www.bndwth.net
How to enter
Producer Playoffs Impressions
ATD23 - Top 8
A word from the Audiotool Day team:
Another great year! Thank you to everyone that entered. Once again all of you made it super difficult to decide the winners, with so many amazing tracks to choose from. After much deliberation, we are pleased to announce the results of this year's contest.
1st Place
the red moon's egg by we die and Withdecay, winning $300 Audeze Maxwell Headphones, one year of LANDR Studio, and Audiotool Merch!
2nd Place
DREAMHACK 2 [ATD2023] by Rai, winning Audiotool Merchandise
3rd Place
Untitled (ATD23) by Goon, winning Audiotool Merchandise
4th Place
INFJ by 333-i9
5th Place
from the same cloth by Kepz
6th Place
Calling [ATD23 + Dreamhack] by Jetdarc
7th Place
csx (ATDAY23) by Kurp
8th Place
The Bell Tolls To Remind Us (ATD23) by Kiari
Honorable Mentions to:
resting phase- [atd 23] quiet on the set (Audiotool Day 23) sUGAR hEAD (ATDAY23)
Winners, please contact team @audiotool .com with your shipping info to claim your prizes
Audiotool Day is a community run contest, supported by Audiotool
CLOSED: Remix a song for an EP
The Berlin-based alternative rock band Inspectre is calling all Audiotool producers to remix their song Aliens.
They have shared the full-length stems of their recently released track. And we challenge you to create something amazing using these stems. The genre doesn't matter, as long as it's cool. The best track - selected by the band - will be published as part of their EP!
Inspectre is composed of Chris (vocals), Shaun (guitar), Harsha (bass), and Pascal (drums). In 2022, they released their first studio recordings on Spotify.
Their single Aliens gained popularity in 2023, receiving raving reviews and building a growing fanbase. Currently, the band is working hard in the studio, preparing new tunes and getting ready for upcoming live shows next year.
The band is excited to see what creative minds can come up with using their stems.
To participate in the contest, all you have to do is click on "remix" on the contest track Inspectre - Aliens | Remix Competition and submit it on the contest page: https://www.audiotool.com/contest/remix_a_song_for_an_ep
The winning track will be mastered and featured on Inspectre's upcoming EP.
Deadline is January 31, 2024
Inspectre Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cdjPBSxJunrzFwxiPJ6xd?si=dFnmINa4T8mj72Ie0YAB8g
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspectre_band?igsh=MTE5a3huNW5vcjZ0OQ==
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPao6FuIIFxXePzWWgvsjjw
Dreamhack Anthem Contest | Winning Track
rai. wins the Dreamhack Anthem Contest!
Out of 275 amazing submissions, the DreamHack jury has chosen the track DREAMHACK 2 [ATD2023] by rai. as the official anthem for DreamHack ATL last weekend!!!
Congratulations on winning prizes worth over $1,000 USD including Audeze headphones, a Microfreak by Arturia and a LANDR Pro subscription.
Thank you to everyone who submitted tracks! The results were truly impressive.
Dreamhack | Producer Playoffs
Ready for prime time? Calling all Audiotool users from anywhere on the globe to participate in our Producer Playoffs this upcoming weekend!
Twitch just confirmed that they’ll promote our live challenge stream Sat 4 pm on their start page,-)
Naswalt and WLPWR (producer of Eminem, Wiz Khalifa…), will host this show together out of the famous studio in Atlanta: BNDWTH https://www.bndwth.net
We hope that we have a few teams participating from across the globe (next to the users on location, who can participate from the booth at Dreamhack or - if we are running into network issues- also out of BNDWTH, which is 15 minutes away from the show).
If you want to participate, please get into the Audiotool Community Discord Server and be there in the Dreamhack channel Friday at 4 pm ET. On Saturday, you would need to be ready and logged into the Discord channel at 3:30pm ET. Post a comment if you need support
Discord Channel: https://discord.com/channels/317447437650231296/1181673546250977392
Beat For Vocals Challenge | Cologne | Winner
Alright, let's move on to the winner of the Beat for Vocals Challenge! 🏆
We had the super-talented musician Shelly Quest, based in Cologne, call for all the beat submissions for her rap performance at our party on November 25th.
She carefully listened to all the entries and chose her absolute favorite:
And let us tell you, she OWNED that beat and delivered an amazing performance! 🎤💥
Big thanks to Shelly Quest for the awesome performance. and being a part of this amazing evening.
Stay tuned for more stories and pictures from this fantastic day in Cologne! 📸✨
Exciting Announcement: Live Collab Contest at Dreamhack Atlanta!
🔥 Yo! Clear Your Calendars! 🔥
Get ready for a crazy experience! From December 15th to 17th, we're bringing the heat to Dreamhack Atlanta with some epic live action!
Who: everyone is welcome to join! all you need is a partner
Where: The Audiotool Discord Server https://discord.gg/8v3HzTfW
⏰ Mark the Time:
Every day at 4pm EST the challenge timer will begin. You will have a specified allotted time to make the dopest track possible with the craziest tasks.
🎶 The Agenda:
Dec 15 - We are going to spin “The wheel of Genres” to create the wackiest genres known to man. And your job is to create a banger in 30 mins with elements of that genre!
Dec 16 - You will have access to an exclusive sample pack created by none other than po9t himself. It shouldn't be hard to make a killer track with those sounds, but only the best will move on to the next round!
Dec 17 - The semi-finals and finals round. The one-of-a-kind live production showdown will feature never-before-heard acapellas from special guest stars.
🏆Prizes:
The winning partnership will each get a pair of $300 Audeze Headphones! All teams that participate will get AT merch.
🔔Voting:
You guys are the judges! For the first and second rounds (15th and 16th) we will have a polling system after the challenge ends to determine who gets to move on and who will be eliminated. A total of 8 teams will survive the first round, and only 4 can move on to the final round! For the semi-finals and finals, we will have a live jury to determine the grand winner!
✅How to prepare:
Anyone can participate! If you are interested in participating, pair up with a partner that is also available for all those days to collaborate and make some music. Comment down below who your partner is! More detailed instructions will follow in the coming days!
🌟 Join Us at Dreamhack Atlanta:
Be part of the action and witness the magic live. We would love for you to come to Atlanta and meet us in person: https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/ But if that’s not a possibility, tune in to our official Twitch stream so you don’t miss out on all the fun! https://www.twitch.tv/producerplayoffs
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Experience!
Update: You can now record your sets in Mix
Good news for the users of our DJ tool Mix!
We've added the ability to record mixes! You can now record your sets and share them on platforms such as Mixcloud or Soundcloud.
A major part of this feature is protecting our creator's music, specifically the tracks that do no have downloads allowed. This means that while you can play all of audiotool's tracks in your mixes, but 'non-downloadable' tracks will not be available during recording.
To break it down:
- When preparing to record a set, make sure the tracks you want to use are marked with a check mark in the Trackslist section.
- During recording, attempting to play a 'non-downloadable' track will simply bring up a reminder on the player to say it can't be played. Just load another track to continue. Recording will not be interrupted.
- If you want to find your music in recorded DJ mixes, set the tracks to Downloadable. ;)
- Lastly for DJs convenience, a full tracklist will be shown after recording is finished, make sure to give the artists credit!
We also opened a new topic for sharing mixes:
We wish you lots of fun with the new feature!
Haven't MIXed yet? https://mix.audiotool.com/
Closed: Dreamhack Anthem Contest
Hello Everyone
Incase you missed the memo, we have an amazing opportunity for everyone that is live! Audiotool is collaborating with Dreamhack to give you all a chance to expose your talent to millions of people world wide!
Here is the contest page to submit your tracks! https://www.audiotool.com/contest/audiotool_x_dreamhack_atlanta_anthem_challenge
Dreamhack has an amazing reach that you can have access to through the Anthem Contest. If your track is selected as the winner, it will become the theme of the event and it will be played throughout Dreamhack Atlanta!
Additionally, there are some amazing prizes awaiting the winning track!
1. Landr Studio Pro for 1 year ($300 USD) Get the only music production suite that gives you everything you need to compose, produce, polish and release your music, all in one place. This subscription includes, Unlimited mastering, Unlimited distribution, 2 million royalty-free samples, Ableton Live Lite, Plugins & instruments, Collaboration tools, Premium courses, and a lot more! Check out this page for more info: https://www.landr.com/pricing/
2. Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer ($349 USD) Arturia’s MicroFreak synth is a hybrid hardware synth with wavetable and digital oscillators, analog filters, a modulation matrix, an unconventional but highly expressive touch plate — and tons of sonic possibilities. MicroFreak’s powerful digital oscillator features a palette of unique modes such as Texturer, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave.
3. Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset ($299 USD) Sound quality, wireless performance, and battery life are all pushed to new extremes, along with the latest spatial audio features and multi-platform compatibility. Read more about it here: https://www.audeze.com/products/maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset
The winning track gets it all!
Here is the best part: There is no limit to how many tracks you can submit! Send your best work no matter how long ago you published it. As long as it fits the criteria, everything is accepted!
We are excited to see your submissions!
Update: Audiotool Event Atlanta
Audiotool x Dreamhack Atlanta
Hello everyone! We are excited to announce our next community event. We will be partnering with ESL and Dreamhack to put on a show of what Audiotool can do! Come see us Dec 15th - 17th at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA
Make plans now:
- Dec 15th community meet up: Come on down to Atlanta and take some time to catch up with some AT staff and long time users including po9t , etterath , naswalt , rai. , and owtlet !
- Dec 16th live AT set and panel
- Dec 17th production contest and live community judging
What is Dreamhack?
Dreamhack creates an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a part, and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience. Their range of content includes everything from arts, screenings, the latest games, and YOUR MUSIC. Check out some footage from last year’s event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2jb-Wb2dvc and find the event page here: https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/
Dreamhack is looking for a theme song to open for future events and we know Audiotool users have what it takes to create something awesome. They’re looking for something exciting, catchy and high energy!
We are hosting an Anthem Contest to use as the song of the event!
Dreamhack Anthem Contest: https://www.audiotool.com/contest/audiotool_x_dreamhack_atlanta_anthem_challenge
We will reveal the winner of the contest on Dec 14th and then proceed to do a demo of what AT is all about for the live audience.
The winner of the the Anthem Contest will also win around $1000 worth of exciting prizes and exposure to Dreamhack's enormous reach! More information is available on the contest page.
Dreamhack Contest Rules:
The contest dates are from Nov 13th - Dec 7th
You can create a new track or submit an older one that you think would fit the vibe
You can submit multiple tracks and collabs
Make sure your tracks are remixable and downloadable
Zero copyrighted material! We want to hear your unique sound
Twitch
Select moments of the weekend will be streamed on Twitch for anyone that can’t make it so that you can still be a part of the fun!
Let's go crazy!
Summer Games | Winner | User Voting
After asking for your favorite Summer Games artist and tallying the votes, it's evident that the jury's decisions aligned closely with your opinions. As mentioned yesterday, the winner of the user voting secured second place in the overall jury voting.
Now, by your choice, Lavalamp has been crowned as the Games' best artist. We're thrilled to announce that Lavalamp , along with Amp7070 , brain-walker , and eratekk , will be showcasing their talents live in Cologne on November 25th. This event will also serve as an opportunity to present all the winners with their well-deserved prizes.
Congratulations to Lavalamp for an incredible finale!
(Naswalt: There is work coming your way ;) )
We have limited capacity available in Cologne. So, if you think about joining, better check in now: https://bit.ly/AudiotoolMeetup2511
Audiotool Summer Games | Winners
Hurray, we are excited to present to you the three final winners of the first Audiotool Summer Games. These past ten weeks have been thrilling and intense, with results that once again showed us the talent within our community. Thank you very much for the numerous high-quality and original submissions. You are the best.
Let's start with 3rd place:
#3 Amp7070
He managed to leave his mark on every challenge he participated in. Rather than simply completing the task, he infused it with his unique touch, making it his own. Particularly noteworthy, from our perspective, is his winning track from the Empty Timeline Challenge. Not only did he solve the task with technical know-how, but he also delivered a mega cool track that leaves no doubt about his compositional talent.
#2 Lavalamp
It has always been clear that Lavalamp is a highly talented young user. But we have the impression that here, at the Summer Games, he was able to truly surpass himself. Each of his submissions is full of musicality and creativity without losing heart even in the face of abstract challenges.
#1 retro
For a few weeks now, it has become clear that someone here knows what they're doing. He delivered one banger after another and even managed to win one of the two extra challenges. We were already aware of his abilities, but here he really showed what he's capable of. Congratulations to all of you. We look forward to meeting you in person in Cologne on November 25th and officially presenting you with your prizes.
Thank you all very much <3
Check out the full ranking here: https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games''
Afterword by naswalt
freesounds.org Challenge | Winners
Hi everyone,
The results of the latest challenge have arrived and are bringing some movement to the top spots... but only a little. More about it on Thursday.
Frigolito has called on you to create a track using a sample he randomly obtained from freesamples.org. And the jury has now decided who they believe has excelled the most. And as you can see, it was a very close call. So close that we have three second places and two third places. And here they are.
#2 Kalama Musi by flamento
#2 Frigolito's Sample Challenge by retro²
#3 freesounds.org Challenge (Moths With Headphones Entry) by Moths with Headphones
Congratulations to you all.
If we do not have your T-shirt sizes and addresses yet, please send them to team@audiotool.com
And don't forget to vote for you favorite Summer Games Artists: https://forms.gle/PpVxfNaa26Uia3xS9'''
Beat for Vocals Challenge | Cologne | Shelly Quest
As you probably already know, there will be a meetup and party in Cologne on November 25th. And once again, we have invited local rappers to perform at that event in addition to the exciting live acts from the Audiotool community.
But what would rappers be without beats? And this is where you come in.
This way: https://www.audiotool.com/contest/beat_for_vocals_challenge_cologne
So, put yourself in their shoes and inspire them with your tracks.
Deadline: November 06 | 2 pm UTC
The Beats don't have to be brand new. Feel free to dig into your collection or submit older tracks with a fresh twist. Remixes are also welcome, as long as the original track is yours. Let's impress the Cologne scene with your talent and give it everything you've got!
We have limited capacity available. So, if you think about joining, better check in now:
https://bit.ly/AudiotoolMeetup2511
Shelly Quest: https://instagram.com/therealshellyquest?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==
Audiotool Summer Games | User Voting
10 weeks, 11 Challenges, 111 artists, 355 tracks... The Audiotool Summer Games 2023 in numbers.
We hope it was as exciting for you as it was for us.
In addition to the voting by our 11-member jury, we promised you a community voting, which we would like to present to you at this point.
To keep this voting as unbiased as possible, we actually included each of the 111 participants in this form and also included each of their submissions to refresh your memory.
This means it will require some effort from you, but it should be worth it.
You can vote for up to three artists. At the end, you still have the chance to express your thoughts, both about the artists you have chosen and about the Summer Games in general. We would be very happy to hear from you.
You have time to vote until Wednesday November 1, 4 p.m. CET.
Voting: this way → https://forms.gle/PpVxfNaa26Uia3xS9
November 25: Meetup & Party in Cologne
Save the date for a Meetup on 25th November in Cologne!
After this amazing experience in Los Angeles, it quickly became clear that we want to do more of these types of events. As we have hinted at in a few places, we now want to invite our European Audiotool Crew to meet with us and celebrate 13 years of Audiotool music. As luck would have it, Dublab has a branch in Cologne alongside its headquarters in LA and is once again excited to join us for the whole event.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our studio in downtown Cologne with a program similar to the one in LA, featuring DJs, live acts, and even rappers. And you are not mistaken in your assumption: once again, we will need beats from you. So be ready.
Since the capacity of our studio is limited, we would need your advance registration. You can do that here: https://bit.ly/AudiotoolMeetup2511
Sound Design Challenge | Winners
Hey,
Here are the winners of the 9th and penultimate challenge of this year's Summer Games.
As it was a challenge with two parts, the winners are determined by the combined points from the two challenges.
Nevertheless, we don't want to withhold the winners of the individual tasks from you.
The winners of the Piano Challenge by po9t are:
#1 naswalt : Audiotool Summer Games Challenge 9a
#2 retro² : piano test 1 (9a)
#3 yito (archive) ☮ : Po9ts Grand Piano Challenge Entry
sila s Pulsar Delay Challenge emerged victorious:
#2 Qua-Z : Metamorphasis [9b challenge]
#3 brain-walker and Wasa share the spot with their entries Challenge 9b - DubBeat on Pulsar Delay and 9B
Due to the point distribution in the two challenges, the final results are as follows:
#1 retro²
#2 brain-walker
Congratulations!
The total points will be updated on the leaderboard throughout the day: https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games
The results of the 10th and final challenge are currently being processed, and the winners will be announced next week.
Starting tomorrow, we will begin the survey to find your fan favorite, which will also be announced next week.
If all this is not enough for you, a new challenge awaits you starting next week. So, stay tuned!
Naut's Record Sounds Challenge | Winners
The winners of the 8th round are in: naut called for recording sounds or instruments from your surroundings using an available microphone and building a track out of it. Not many took on this task this time, but the results are all the more convincing, as diverse as the approaches were.
1# For the third time in a row, the winner is retro² with his fully instrumented track Record Sounds Challenge
#2 Taking second place is Amp7070 with his swinging acoustic ballad Alonesome
#3 In third place, we have Olondro with leoparden A minimal track, distinguished by the sweet enthusiastic vocals of his daughter.
Congratulations on the victory, and we will transfer the total points directly to the leaderboard on the Summer Games Page.
Just for your information: since quite a few participants were placed twice, we had cool caps made, which we will send to the winners as an alternative to the T-shirt.
Stay updated on the Summer Games Page:
https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games
And don't forget to follow us on our new social accounts:
CLOSED: Audiotool Summer Games | Round 10 | Frigolito
Dear community, participants and observers,
The Summer Games are now entering their final round. After enjoying some interesting sound experiments and grand pianos in Round 9, Frigolito now presents a final fun challenge.
For this, he went to freesound.org and randomly searched for a sample. He had to take the first one that met our requirements. You can watch the detailed video of this process here https://youtu.be/apLm9OG_w9M
Make a track using this sample and have a chance to win great prizes.
Challenger's Note: The audio file does not need to contribute as actual audio. For instance, it could be used as the sidechain input of any applicable effect e.g. the Compressor or the Auto Filter, affecting another audio signal indirectly. As long as the use of the audio file makes an audible difference to the end result (as opposed to silence), anything is allowed!
You can find this sample in this track freesounds.org Challenge by Frigolito . Just click on remix and get to work.
And then submit your track here https://www.audiotool.com/contest/weekly_challenge_10
Challenge Summary:
- Create a track using the sample from feesounds.org 301024__modularsamples__oberhei
- Everything else is up to you
Good Luck!
Stay updated on the Summer Games Page:
https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games
And don't forget to follow us on our new social accounts:
Introducing our Jury: Doctor Martin Koszolko
We thank Doctor Martin Koszolko for joining us as a jury member on this exciting summer journey.
He is the organizer of the Collaborative Song Contest, which Icebox , SIREN and dcln won two years ago.
Winning song: Back To You - Icebox, SIREN & dcln
About him:
Australian-based music researcher and sound producer who contributed to over 50 releases on a number of labels. He is also the founder of the School of Music Collaboration and the creative director of the International Collaborative Music Contest, which promotes various approaches to participatory online music making.
Join the Games:
Connect >> News >> CLOSED: Audiotool Summer Games | Round 9 | po9t and sila
Track for Award Show | Winner | retro²
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 7th round, which was about producing the music for the closing credits of the biggest LGBT award show, QueerX, held annually by the queer streaming provider Revry.
We are not only thrilled that they found a fantastic piece Chameleon (QueerX Awards Submission) by retro² , that fully meets their expectations, but they were also extremely impressed by the entire playlist we sent them.
Congratulations to retro² for your hattrick and all participants of this round. You guys rocked it.
Don't forget to tune in tomorrow to watch the QueerX awards. And stay tuned for the closing credits.
The Queer X Awards will air tomorrow, on October 11, 2023 and will be globally and exclusively streamed on Revry, available online and via services including iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, and TiVo https://watch.revry.tv/search/queerx
Thanks revry for the awesome collaboration <3
CLOSED: Audiotool Summer Games | Round 9 | po9t and sila
Seems like naut really challenged you with his Sample Sound task. Respect to those who dared to take it on. There are again pieces included that we will now proudly present to our renowned jury.
Thank you very much for the challenge, naut .
And now for something completely different
Challenge 9: Sound Design
Before we present you with the final challenge next week, which will also determine the final winner of the Summer Games, you have another chance this week to not only win prizes, but also earn points for that final victory.
This time, the challenge consists of two parts. Earn points in both to increase your chances of winning the prize.
This way ↠ https://www.audiotool.com/contest/weekly_challenge_9
Challenge 9 a was thought up by po9t for you:
Recreate the sound of a grand piano using all the devices at your disposal, except samples.
Challenge 1 Summary:
- Recreate the sound of a grand piano
- Use all synths and effects
- No samples, no Presets
- Name the challenge in the title
Challenge 9b comes to you from our experimental icon, Sila.
sila challenges you to create the most extraordinary sounds with a beat - in the form of a drum loop - and the Pulsar Delay.
Challenge 2 Summary:
- Create crazy sounds with a beat and the Pulsar delay (The amount of pulsar delays is up to you.)
- Recording automations wanted
- No additional synths or drum machines allowed
- No additional samples, effects and presets allowed
You have until October 16th to submit you entries
Good luck.
Jordi's Time Signature Challenge | Winners
So, this week’s challenge was quite interesting because everything turned out a bit different than usual. The first and second places were not surprising but here's where it gets intriguing - we had not one, not two, but a whopping four third places! And although it's not directly related to this award ceremony, I find it fascinating to mention that we also had three fourth places. Quite an eventful week, wouldn't you say?
Thanks Jordi Moragues for this cool challenge!
Let's start with the winners:
Chosen as the first place by our jury:
#1 retro² with his extraordinary contribution Time Signature Challenge 7/8 | 15/16
Prize: 1 Sennheiser headphones HD 280 PRO and 1 limited Edition Audiotool T-Shirt
#2 naswalt also convinced completely and secured second place with his track 9/4
And now we have our four bronze medals:
#3 7/8 Experience by brain-walker
#3 17_4_boombap by Blooome
And
#3 Mortal Wounds (15/4, 29/8) by kiari
Each of you will receive one limited Edition Audiotool T-Shirt
This brings some movement back to the leaderboard, which you can find here. https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games
Stay tuned, there are only three challenges left until the final tally. You will find out the grand prize very soon!
kiari and Blooome please send us your t-shirt sizes and shipping addresses to team@audiotool.com
CLOSED: Audiotool Summer Games | Round 8 | Naut
After our excursion into showbiz - thanks to revry - we now return to the roots of our Summer Games: the User Challenges.
Contest Page, this way: https://www.audiotool.com/contest/weekly_challenge_8
This time naut challenges you to record the sounds for your track yourself, using the recording device at your disposal. These can be sounds you create on unusual objects, inside or outside the house. But you can also record musical instruments that you have lying around. The main thing is that it is a recording made with this device and not played directly into the computer.
Challenge Summary:
- Create a track with self recorded samples
- No Audiotool synths and drum computers allowed
- Record sounds or instruments with a recording device
- No direct input to your computer like hardware synths or similar
- Any sample processing must happen in Probe or the studio"
- Name the samples correctly and upload them to the library
- Other usual rules apply (see Contest Page)
- Deadline: October 9
Stay updated on the Summer Games Page:
https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games
And don't forget to follow us on our new social accounts:
Audiotool DJ Tool MIX is out [New: Manual Page]
https://manual.audiotool.com/manuals/other/mix.html
Boom. Today we’re launching Mix, our browser-based DJ tool, which empowers all users to mix any of the 3M+ tracks from the library of Audiotool content and create broadcast channels so others can tune in on your DJ set. Let’s get right to it.
As you know, Kepz has been part of our team since the beginning of the year. He applied with a pure, yet very raw prototype of a great idea.
A few months later, we are proud to present to you the first version of his passion project, which he managed to complete more or less on the side with the support of the team.
Discover the whole story including a demo of the app in his impressive presentation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/C6nJKcmqJCg
Main Features of Mix:
- Mix Audiotool tracks with 2-4 decks
- Browse the entire collection of Audiotool tracks and create tracklists
- Enjoy basic features like EQ, pitch, jog-wheel, sync, and of course, a crossfader
- Choose from three styles the theme that suits you best
- You can connect your mix via MIDI to your controller
- Go live and share your mix with friends and the community through your Audiotool Radio Channel
Here you can watch the tutorial video filmed by Kepz. A detailed manual will be published next week
Enjoy!
We're hiring | Sr. Frontend Dev (Typescript) | Social Media Manager
We’re growing further and hiring again! Are you an experienced Typescript Developer and interested to support our team working on the Audiotool web app - the part where the music is created? Check out our Sr Frontend Dev (Typescript) position.
https://www.audiotool.com/jobs#senior-frontend-developer
Have you successfully built TikTok and IG profiles, bring professional experience (2+ years) in the field and would like to work with us on Audiotool’s new profiles? Check out this position for our Social Media Manager. send us your resume and include some context on your relevant experience is (with links).
https://www.audiotool.com/jobs#social-media-manager
Does one of these positions speak to you? Put your application in today! jobs@audiotool.com
CLOSED: Audiotool Summer Games | Round 7 | revry
Hey everyone,
We're starting off the week with an exciting new challenge. Audiotool has teamed up with Revry, the leading streaming platform that offers a wide range of queer films, TV shows, music, and much more. https://www.revry.tv/
Since 2016, Revry has been organizing the QueerX Awards, which annually celebrate and recognize the diverse talents and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.queerx.com/
Approximately two million viewers worldwide will be tuning in to watch this award ceremony. Past presenters, awardees, and nominees included Jennifer Lopez, Joe Biden, Bowen Yang and Patton Oswalt to name a few.
As you can imagine, a show of this caliber also requires music. And this is where you come into play.
Submit your tracks here: https://www.audiotool.com/contest/weekly_challenge_7
Co-founder and CEO of Revry, Damian Pelliccione, challenges you to produce a track for the end credits, after the grand finale of the show.
In detail, this means:
- Produce a track that is catchy and punchy, with a theatrical musical flair
- Any genre is allowed, as long as it's groovy
- Music that embodies a Broadway sound is encouraged
- We want to see how you can revitalize the credit scroll music to make people smile
- You are allowed to submit existing tracks of yours
Keep in mind, it's a celebration of queer artists everywhere. The music should transport that spirit.
Good Luck!
Stay updated on the Summer Games Page:
https://www.audiotool.com/summer-games
And don't forget to follow us on our new social accounts:
Introducing our Jury: Mr Standfast
Mr. Standfast has been enchanting his listeners since the beginning of Audiotool time - 13 years ago - with his analog-sounding synth pieces. Always beautiful, never uncomfortably cheesy.
He lives out in the mountains of Virginia with several synthesizers, and resurfaces every now and then with a melody in his head.
We are thrilled that he has agreed to support us as a jury member of the Summer Games.
Join the Games: Connect >> News >> CLOSED: Audiotool Summer Games | Round 6 | Jordi Moragues
