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The Battle of the Beats is a head to head competition of producers and or production companies. For the purpose of this competition, production companies will be considered as a producer. The maximum number of producers allowed in the competition will be 32. The goal of Preliminary Battle rounds is to cut the number of competitors down to only two. The final two competitors will then go head to head in a Main Event Battle. The Main Event Battle will require each producer to create a unique beat onsite incorporating a sample within one hour. The Producers will be allowed to bring their own weapon of choice (Ex: Sampler, MPC, laptop, etc) for the Main Event Battle. In both the Preliminary and the Main Event all tracks will play for one minute.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Can Production Teams Enter?
YES. As long as they can do everything thru one set up (turntable/mixer).
In the Main Event Battle portion of the competition, can I play back my beats live?
NO. It is a press play and let it run situation. Production teams you have to be able sync your equipment to play on its own
Is additional equipment allowed?
YES. You can bring effects, delays, foot pedals, kaos pads, etc.... The can use equipment for sounds. By this we mean, all sounds must come from samples sources. With that in mind, No live instruments (trumpets, drums, pianos, etc)
Can you use vocal, hooks, scratch sound effects?
Yes. You can add scratches or "vocal hooks" as long as they come from your sample sources.
Can I use a laptop/computer in the live beat making portion?
YES. You can use whatever that will allow you to sample from the given sample
sources which will be on vinyl
How many people on a producton team may enter?
A team may consist of as many members as you like. The entry fee will only cover free entry of three members. Every additional member must pay the fee at the door to enter the venue
How much does it cost to enter this event?
$40.00
How do I register to enter this event?