why not have a FLEXOR competition ?

mr swim · Post by **mr swim** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:05 am

We had the mod II competition, then the mod III one . . . well what about it ?

It would be a really good chance for people with flexor to experiment (and show off) while it would give those without it the chance to hear it properly . . .

Anyone interested ?

bosone · Post by **bosone** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:39 am

i'm interested!

just to begin to know what is flexor potential!
but a lot of pulsar users would be ruled out... or maybe convinced to buy flexor!
what about a sponsorship from adern in some way? maybe red_muze could make a SFP device (like kikme) with the winning patch?

petal · Post by **petal** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:40 am

Yup - I'm interested!

All we need is a set of rules. So why not try to define these rules.

1. Should it be both Mod II and III or only Mod II-compatible?

2. I guess that CW-effects only is standard, but non-cw audio is accepted to those who want to take advantage of the audio-manipulation-possibilities.

3. Sequencer by choise or only Mod-modules?

4. Date of deadline: 1/11 - 10/11 - what do you think?

5. Max 3-4 minute-tracks (just to give an idea of what is expected)

Please give us you feedback and ideas for more or less rules.

Cheers!
Thomas

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:07 pm

I hope the respnse is better than in the past. A ompletely different alternative would be a device-making contest with Flexor: who can make the best Flexor patch using less than (for example) 20 modules in total.

Probably get even fewer entries, but perhaps interesting and inspiring to new Fexorites ?

marcuspocus · Post by **marcuspocus** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:29 pm

Good idea Spirit, i would be in a contest like this, more than a tune contest anyway

darkrezin · Post by **darkrezin** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:42 pm

Yep I think it should be all about the patch... although some sound examples would be nice for people without FleXor.

peace

bosone · Post by **bosone** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 3:48 am

i too vote for a "make a flexor patch" contest, with only sound examples and not whole songs.
you should also provide, let's say, 10-15 presets for your flexor modular, in order to show the possibility of your creature!
i agree also to set a limit on the number of modules to be used (do not make a patch with 100 modules!!

)
for mod2-mod3 i have no preferces, but i would prefer mod3 (since i just bought it!!)

borg · Post by **borg** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 3:54 am

i'll be pleased to hear/see the results!

but am i the only one with this work flow? i flop things together, or take an existing patch add some modules to taste, do something with it... and get rid off it.
maybe it is my change over to ableton live as sequencer.

but please! go ahead! looking forward to it, but i guess my entry would be kinda... lame.

j9k · Post by **j9k** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 4:00 am

if i entered the contest would there be any restrictions on mdl usage or creation?

there are also different uses for the modular (synthesis, effects) these should be separated into two catagories.

j9k

Spirit · Post by **Spirit** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 4:12 am

To get the most entries i think it should be as open as possible: use Flexor with M2 or M3, make a synth or fx, whatever.

I think we should just restrict the size of the patch so everyone can use it, not the DSP "big guns".

More difficult might be how to judge a winner.

marcuspocus · Post by **marcuspocus** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:21 am

I would say a popular vote...

Just need to define 'some' parameters, like:

-comprehensibility (does the patch explain itself or need a degree in physics to even know what it's suppose to do)

-lightness (lots acheived with less dsp)

-originality

-look (m3 interface?)

Those are just examples...

mr swim · Post by **mr swim** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 6:43 am

Sorry not to have been around - I've been very busy with work lately.

A patch competition sounds like it will be popular, but not having flexor, and having no chance to get it in the near future (impoverishment) I would feel a bit excluded. So what about making it a requirement that as well as building patches, a short demo of the capabilities of the patch is also a requirement on entry. I just really wanted to hear what you lucky people were using this supposed dream-machine for. . .

Will.