Lectric Panda's Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer Song Challenge | The Announcement

[synaptyx]

And one from me. Good luck, guys!




Mnn, I'm having trouble adding it to the group page, too. :/ It says added, but when I refresh the group, it's not there and when I refresh my groups list, added has disappeared.

[tibah]

Mnn, I'm having trouble adding it to the group page, too. :/ It says added, but when I refresh the group, it's not there and when I refresh my groups list, added has disappeared.

Yes. The group at one point changed to "moderated", which means one of the 2 moderators of the group, Noel or Rob, has to accept the submission to the group. Just click "add" once and wait.

[stratatonic]

Mnn, I'm having trouble adding it to the group page, too. :/ It says added, but when I refresh the group, it's not there and when I refresh my groups list, added has disappeared.

Yes. The group at one point changed to "moderated", which means one of the 2 moderators of the group, Noel or Rob, has to accept the submission to the group. Just click "add" once and wait.

Ahh...ok thanks for the clarification

[synaptyx]

Mnn, I'm having trouble adding it to the group page, too. :/ It says added, but when I refresh the group, it's not there and when I refresh my groups list, added has disappeared.

Yes. The group at one point changed to "moderated", which means one of the 2 moderators of the group, Noel or Rob, has to accept the submission to the group. Just click "add" once and wait.

Ahh...ok thanks for the clarification

Ahhh Oops! lol Thanks guys.

[Electric-Metal]

Is this a Song challenge or "june Album writing month". Just wondering, keep it going, peeps

[Reasonistas]

Mnn, I'm having trouble adding it to the group page, too. :/ It says added, but when I refresh the group, it's not there and when I refresh my groups list, added has disappeared.

Yes. The group at one point changed to "moderated", which means one of the 2 moderators of the group, Noel or Rob, has to accept the submission to the group. Just click "add" once and wait.

Ahh...ok thanks for the clarification

Ahhh Oops! lol Thanks guys.

I check the SC group 3 times a day for songs waiting to be approved. You guys are all set now. Thanks for entering.

[stratatonic]

Mnn, I'm having trouble adding it to the group page, too. :/ It says added, but when I refresh the group, it's not there and when I refresh my groups list, added has disappeared.

Yes. The group at one point changed to "moderated", which means one of the 2 moderators of the group, Noel or Rob, has to accept the submission to the group. Just click "add" once and wait.

Ahh...ok thanks for the clarification

Ahhh Oops! lol Thanks guys.

I check the SC group 3 times a day for songs waiting to be approved. You guys are all set now. Thanks for entering.

Yes, it was a while since I last did one of these...I was putting the URL of the song in the entry to the group field as well!...

[Buddaka]

Hi, finally managed to finish my track, had lots of fun making this one. Enjoy

[Zac]

Here's my entry... I've had great fun with this comp both playing and listening The title comes from the filename... I never needed a two

[Loque]

Ok, here is my track. Its something like trance-pop. Any comments welcome.



Was a bit tricky to avoid every synth, because Thor is in so many effects as processor or effects unit and some of the Nostromo combinators have other synths in it. But finally it was interesting to make something without all my other RE. Now i know, why i have them

[Loque]

I am still playing around with this synth and i think, the provided patches are missing a lot, that this synth seem to be able to do. Maybe its a bit hard to get there. So i just tried a 303 like sound as i heard from one of the songs here. Here is the patch, have fun.

[frog974new]

an other idea today ..
i've listen some tracks on soundcloud ...damn too many goods sounds .
An other contest with great submission

[WongoTheSane]

I am still playing around with this synth and i think, the provided patches are missing a lot, that this synth seem to be able to do. Maybe its a bit hard to get there. So i just tried a 303 like sound as i heard from one of the songs here. Here is the patch, have fun.

This might be the right time to remind everyone that there's a Contributions folder in Nostromo's refill, and that you are welcome to send your own sounds to Lectric Panda for inclusion in the next updates.

I've been lucky enough to be a beta-tester, and now I've got my own folder with my own name in the refill and my own sounds in it: it's incredibly convenient! Instead of having the default refill on one hand and my own patches on the other, everything is in one place.

So if you're making good patches (for this competition or otherwise), instead of keeping them to yourselves, send them to the Panda to share them with everyone else. Fame! Convenience! Bragging rights!

From the manual:

Lectric Panda wants to fill the Contributions section of the soundbank with your patches! If you have some you would like to submit, please follow these guidelines:
● Normalize all patch levels to 12db
● Name all patches using spaces between words and capitalizing the first letter, for example: Rocket Pineapple Bathtub Party.repatch
● Combinators should only contain Nostromo and Reason stock devices, no other Rack Extensions.
● Put patches in zip file with the directory structure you want (if any).
● Provide your handle/name for your directory under Contributions.
● Send to patches@lectricpanda.com with the subject “Nostromo Patches”

Just a clarification on the first point: a single note (for monophonic patches) or 4/5 notes played at the same time (for polyphonic patches), played at MAX velocity, should peak at -12dB. This is to ensure that when trying various patches, their level is even (this is a PH guideline, as detailed by Selig in a previous thread).

[Troyvasanth]

Hi guys just added this please check it out. Comments and criticisms are welcome. All the best.

[Noise]

Just added my entry! Good stuff already submited !!

[Peter]

I submitted my track this morning. Good stuff indeed.

[tibah]

All the goodies!

[thegoodbreaux]

Hoping to get some clarification on a few things

1. We can use any RE (including 3rd party REs) that we like as long as it's not a synth other than Nostromo, correct?
2. Can we use non-factory library percussion loops/samples, for example shakers or bongos, as long as they are royalty free and cleared for use?
3. Can we use sound FX like white noise risers (not sure if Nostromo has a noise generator)?

I found these two statements a bit contradictory:
Can use - Recorded instruments and vocals (excluding external synths)
Can't use - Any instrument samples

For example, me recording my guitar and then chopping up the chords is a guitar sample, which would be an instrument sample in my book.

Thanks!!

Welcome to Reasonistas and Lectric Panda's Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer Song Challenge.



THE RULES

• Judge's decision is final
• Only 3 winners with no cash alternative.
• Song challenge begins Tuesday, June 7th, 2016
• Song challenge ends Thursday, July 7th, 2016 @ 11:59 pm EST
• All entries must be added to the Lectric Panda's Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer Song Challenge Group via SoundCloud
• After the closing date, you are not allowed to change, alter or resubmit your entry. Any re-submissions or alterations will result in disqualification
• All entrants, when requested, must be prepared to provide evidence that the rules have been adhered to. This includes providing a copy of the Reason song file to verify that only the Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer was used for synth sounds.

What you may use in your song:

• Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer Re for all synth sounds
• Any Reason native and rack extension Effects and Utilities, including R9 "Players" (no external plug-ins or hardware)
• Any drums except external plug-ins
• Recorded instruments and vocals (excluding external synths)
• Vocal samples
• Collaboration for any of the above

What you may not use in your song:

• Any synth that is not Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer (including Combinators featuring Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer that include any other synth)
• Any instrument samples (you can use drums samples and samples of Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer)
• Any programs outside of Reason that generate synth sounds
• Any copyrighted material (Note: Breakbeat samples from the Factory Soundbank are cleared for use according to Propellerhear Software)

THE JUDGES
Rob @ Lectric Panda
Noel G. (NoelGMusic) @ Reasonistas

The judging will be based off the following criteria:

• Showcasing of Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer
• Arrangement and songwriting
• Originality and creativity
• Mixing and engineering

THE PRIZES
1st place: Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer and 2 other Lectric Panda Rack Extensions of choice
2nd place: Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer and 1 other Lectric Panda Rack Extensions of choice
3rd place: Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer

Lectric Panda's Nostromo Spectral Synthesizer shop page: https://shop.propellerheads.se/product/ ... nthesizer/

Good luck to everyone!

[QVprod]

Haven't done a song challenge in years I believe. Why not! Great stuff in the group already.

[Reasonistas]

Hoping to get some clarification on a few things

1. We can use any RE (including 3rd party REs) that we like as long as it's not a synth other than Nostromo, correct?
2. Can we use non-factory library percussion loops/samples, for example shakers or bongos, as long as they are royalty free and cleared for use?
3. Can we use sound FX like white noise risers (not sure if Nostromo has a noise generator)?
4. I found these two statements a bit contradictory:
Can use - Recorded instruments and vocals (excluding external synths)
Can't use - Any instrument samples
For example, me recording my guitar and then chopping up the chords is a guitar sample, which would be an instrument sample in my book.

1. Correct
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes, we're saying you can record/sample your own instruments, but you can't use sampled instrument libraries from third parties.

Keep in mind every contestant's goal should be to showcase Nostromo in every way possible. Good luck.

[Troyvasanth]

Another track. Hope you all like it.
As always comments and criticisms are welcome

[frog974new]

some free time today
this time i go for a oldchool vibes

[thegoodbreaux]

Awesome, thanks for the clarification!

Hoping to get some clarification on a few things

1. We can use any RE (including 3rd party REs) that we like as long as it's not a synth other than Nostromo, correct?
2. Can we use non-factory library percussion loops/samples, for example shakers or bongos, as long as they are royalty free and cleared for use?
3. Can we use sound FX like white noise risers (not sure if Nostromo has a noise generator)?
4. I found these two statements a bit contradictory:
Can use - Recorded instruments and vocals (excluding external synths)
Can't use - Any instrument samples
For example, me recording my guitar and then chopping up the chords is a guitar sample, which would be an instrument sample in my book.

1. Correct
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes, we're saying you can record/sample your own instruments, but you can't use sampled instrument libraries from third parties.

Keep in mind every contestant's goal should be to showcase Nostromo in every way possible. Good luck.

[logicalpocket]

This is my entry. God this was a lot of fun to produce.



Hope you guys like it,
Alex

[Arrant]

Hoping to get some clarification on a few things

3. Can we use sound FX like white noise risers (not sure if Nostromo has a noise generator)?

Yes, but it's chicken
The nostromo is more than capable of creating the sweeps you need