Hey everyone! I'm excited to announce that following the success from[url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEyQXHAZa9GM6IA9fW4lYfVdLLvEdf1fc] last year's drum cover contest[/url], we're back this year with another one. The contest has now become a tradition for us to celebrate how far Paradiddle has come since its first release, and for the community to show off and celebrate their drumming skills. It's also my way of thanking you for all your support so far. All skill levels are more than welcome - even if you’re just getting started with VR drumming, you’re still highly encouraged to share your cover with the rest of the community. [b]You’ll get to be part of something that’s never been done before, by taking part in the only VR drum cover contest in the world![/b] [h1]How To Participate[/h1] [olist] [*]Record yourself playing a drum cover of a song in Paradiddle. [*]Upload it to YouTube as a public video, mentioning the Paradiddle drum cover contest in the description. [*]Post your video on the [b]vr-drum-covers[/b] channel on the [url=https://discord.gg/paradiddle]Paradiddle Discord[/url]. Feel free to add any other info you'd like for us to know in your Discord post, or in the video description itself. [/olist] You’ll have [b]until October 25th midnight (11:59 PM / 23:59) PST[/b] to send in your submission. Also note that by sending in a submission, you’re allowing your video being shared online on the Paradiddle website or on any of the social media pages of the app. These cover videos help me showcase how powerful and useful Paradiddle can be as a music creation tool, and I want to make sure I can share that with the rest of the VR community. If you’re a streamer or YouTuber, you might want to take a look at some of the [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKheiV1n4c&list=PLIE76wDmoW5GOS4msS5tq58HnHIZqPun2]previous Paradiddle drum covers[/url]- because VR drum covers are a new concept and so much fun to watch, it’s quite possible that you could end up getting lots of views on your covers! [h1]Judging[/h1] The exact way voting and judging will be done depends on the number of submissions we get. We might have a panel of judges this year, or do judging internally within the Discord like the past years. While there is no exact criteria on the voting or judging process, the panel will be looking at the overall appeal of the video, which includes technical skill, as well as creativity and originality. [h1]Some Tips [/h1] Feel free to get creative and have fun with it if you'd like to! You can use the MIDI out functionality from Paradiddle to play and process your own samples if you prefer. Peripherals such as USB or electronic drum pedals are also allowed. You're also free to use [url=https://liv.tv/]LIV[/url] to record a mixed reality video, or use their new avatar integration feature to bring your avatar into the app. Remember that we added 13 new instruments last month with [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/685240/announcements/detail/2758970778664263969]The Percussive Update[/url], including orchestral percussion and mallet percussion instruments like the xylophone and marimba! This means that you can now record the melodies of a lot of songs in Paradiddle too. I'm hoping this will open up the variety of the song submissions we'll get this year. [h1]Prizes[/h1] Here are the prizes that will be given out to the top submissions! [b]First Place:[/b] Choose 1 between: [list] [*][b]Oculus Quest 2[/b] [*]2 [url=https://www.vive.com/us/vive-tracker/]Vive Trackers[/url] (Can be used as pedal replacements) [*][url=https://www.xlnaudio.com/addictivedrums]Addictive Drums 2[/url] + 2 USB Pedals [*][url=https://www.toontrack.com/product/ezdrummer-2/]EZDrummer 2[/url] + 2 USB Pedals [*][url=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DDTI--ddrum-ddti-drum-trigger-interface]DDrum DDTi Trigger Interface[/url] + [url=https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-KU100-Beaterless-Silent-Pedal/dp/B00FI2PE1U]Yamaha KU100 Electronic Kick Drum Pedal[/url] + [url=https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-HH65-Electronic-Controller-included/dp/B004HW77H6]Electronic Hi-Hat Pedal[/url] (velocity sensitive electronic drum pedals that can be used in Paradiddle through MIDI input) [/list] [b]2nd and 3rd Place:[/b] Choose 1 between: [list] [*]2 [url=https://www.vive.com/us/vive-tracker/]Vive Trackers[/url] (Can be used as pedal replacements) [*][url=https://www.xlnaudio.com/addictivedrums]Addictive Drums 2[/url] + 2 USB Pedals [*][url=https://www.toontrack.com/product/ezdrummer-2/]EZDrummer 2[/url] + 2 USB Pedals [*][url=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DDTI--ddrum-ddti-drum-trigger-interface]DDrum DDTi Trigger Interface[/url] + [url=https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-KU100-Beaterless-Silent-Pedal/dp/B00FI2PE1U]Yamaha KU100 Electronic Kick Drum Pedal[/url] (velocity sensitive electronic drum pedal that can be used in Paradiddle through MIDI input) [/list] [b]Rest of the Top 10 (Place 4th through 10th):[/b] Choose 1 between: [list] [*]2 [url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098PLPOI/]USB Pedals[/url] [*]1 Rock Band pedal [*][url=http://getgooddrums.com/products/matt-halpern-signature-pack/]GetGood Drums[/url] [*]$25 Amazon Gift Card [*][url=https://www.amazon.com/LOLUNUT-Silent-Beginner-Rubber-Practice/dp/B07RTHG5WH/]Drum practice pad[/url] with drum sticks (always good to pair your VR drumming with some real life stick practice!) [/list] [h1]FAQ[/h1] [b]Can I submit a cover I've recorded in the past?[/b] To be fair and give the same amount of time to everyone participating, your cover needs to be recorded during the contest period (Sept 22 - Oct 25). [b]Can I submit more than one cover?[/b] Multiple submissions are permitted as long as they’re different songs, and each submission will be judged separately. But you’ll only be able to vote once, even if you submit multiple covers. To give everyone a chance of receiving prizes, you'll also only receive the prize for the higher rated submission at the end of the voting process. [b]Are there any examples of covers played with Paradiddle?[/b] Feel free to take a look at [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKheiV1n4c&list=PLIE76wDmoW5GOS4msS5tq58HnHIZqPun2]this YouTube playlist[/url] for inspiration on some of the songs that have been played in Paradiddle. And for reference, [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/685240/announcements/detail/1589127074039157027]here[/url] were last year's submissions for the cover contest. [b]Can I enter the contest with a cover on my Quest?[/b] Absolutely! [b]What software would you recommend to record my cover?[/b] On PC, I've always used [url=https://obsproject.com/]OBS Studio[/url] to record my covers and it has always worked great. If you're a Quest user, you can use the built-in video capture button on the menu. [b]Am I allowed to use the MIDI functionality in Paradiddle to connect the app to a different audio software?[/b] You're welcome to use Paradiddle's features in any way you want, including MIDI input and output. The [url=http://paradiddleapp.com/midi-guide]MIDI Guide[/url] is a helpful resource if you're planning on doing this. [b]Am I allowed to layer multiple audio tracks?[/b] Yes, you're free to record multiple instrument tracks and play them over each other as long as you make it clear that's the method you used. [b]Am I allowed to use post production methods on the video/audio/MIDI I've recorded?[/b] Yes, you're welcome to edit and polish up the video or audio you've recorded if you believe it'll improve the quality of the end result. I’m more than happy to answer any other questions, and I’ll make sure to update the FAQ as more questions come in. As a quick note, make sure you join the conversation on our [url=https://discord.gg/paradiddle]Discord[/url] too if you already haven't done so! - Emre emre@paradiddleapp.com Join us on Discord!: https://discord.gg/paradiddle [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKheiV1n4c&list=PLIE76wDmoW5GOS4msS5tq58HnHIZqPun2&index=1]Paradiddle drum covers Youtube playlist[/url] (your cover could be on here too!) 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