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MONTHLY PRODUCER CHALLENGES

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This month's challenge

Create a haunting, heart-pounding track to score a horror escape

This month's challenge

Create a haunting, heart-pounding track to score a horror escape

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Submissions for Challenge 02 close November 15th, 2024

Submissions for Challenge 02 close November 15th, 2024

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HOW IT WORKS

Download the ingredients, chop, distort, flip or use them as is to create a new track based on the theme.

HOW IT WORKS

Download the ingredients, chop, distort, flip or use them as is to create a new track based on the theme.

HOW IT WORKS

Download the ingredients, chop, distort, flip or use them as is to create a new track based on the theme.

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SUBMIT YOUR TRACK

Use the ingredients to make a track based on the theme. You can use pieces or all of the ingredients in your track.

SUBMIT BY NOV 15TH

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SUBMIT YOUR TRACK

Use the ingredients to make a track based on the theme. You can use pieces or all of the ingredients in your track.

SUBMIT BY NOV 15TH

00:00:00:00

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SUBMIT YOUR TRACK

Use the ingredients to make a track based on the theme. You can use pieces or all of the ingredients in your track.

SUBMIT BY NOV 15TH

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VOTING BEGINS ON TOP 15

A playlist containing all tracks will be emailed to all participants for voting.

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VOTING BEGINS ON TOP 15

A playlist containing all tracks will be emailed to all participants for voting.

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VOTING BEGINS ON TOP 15

A playlist containing all tracks will be emailed to all participants for voting.

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VOTING BEGINS ON TOP 15

A playlist containing all tracks will be emailed to all participants for voting.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners as chosen by the judges and the community will be announced and awarded prizes

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners as chosen by the judges and the community will be announced and awarded prizes

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners as chosen by the judges and the community will be announced and awarded prizes

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners as chosen by the judges and the community will be announced and awarded prizes

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PRIZES

Every challenge has three winners. All three will receive:

PRIZES

Every challenge has three winners. All three will receive:

PRIZES

Every challenge has three winners. All three will receive:

PRIZES

Every challenge has three winners. All three will receive:

Native Instruments KOMPLETE 15 Ultimate

$1,199 value

Komplete 15 Ultimate is an expansive collection of creative tools for professional production, scoring, performance, and sound design. It features over 150 premium instruments and effects, including cutting-edge synths, cinematic sample libraries, advanced sound design tools, and more than 80 Expansion sound packs.

Highnote Studio

Annual Plan

$360 value

Highnote Studio lets you manage unlimited tracks, shared projects, and up to 5TB of cloud storage on Highnotes audio-first workflow platform. Share, discuss, and present your music projects like never before.

challenge faq

Here are some frequently asked questions about challenges from Highnote and Native Instruments

challenge faq

Here are some frequently asked questions about challenges from Highnote and Native Instruments

challenge faq

Here are some frequently asked questions about challenges from Highnote and Native Instruments

challenge faq

Here are some frequently asked questions about challenges from Highnote and Native Instruments

Does it cost money to participate?

Participation is completely free. All you need is to sign up for a free Highnote and Native Instruments’ account.

Does it cost money to participate?

Participation is completely free. All you need is to sign up for a free Highnote and Native Instruments’ account.

Does it cost money to participate?

Participation is completely free. All you need is to sign up for a free Highnote and Native Instruments’ account.

Does it cost money to participate?

Participation is completely free. All you need is to sign up for a free Highnote and Native Instruments’ account.

How many tracks can I submit?

Each participant can submit one entry each.

How many tracks can I submit?

Each participant can submit one entry each.

How many tracks can I submit?

Each participant can submit one entry each.

How many tracks can I submit?

Each participant can submit one entry each.

Can my track be instrumental?

Yes, your track just needs to address the theme of the challenge you’re submitting for.

Can my track be instrumental?

Yes, your track just needs to address the theme of the challenge you’re submitting for.

Can my track be instrumental?

Yes, your track just needs to address the theme of the challenge you’re submitting for.

Can my track be instrumental?

Yes, your track just needs to address the theme of the challenge you’re submitting for.

How long does my track need to be?

Tracks should be at least 1 minute in length.

How long does my track need to be?

Tracks should be at least 1 minute in length.

How long does my track need to be?

Tracks should be at least 1 minute in length.

How long does my track need to be?

Tracks should be at least 1 minute in length.

Do I have to use ONLY the provided ingredients?

No, but you must include some form of each. This can be chopped, flipped, distorted, or other creative ways to incorporate each.

Do I have to use ONLY the provided ingredients?

No, but you must include some form of each. This can be chopped, flipped, distorted, or other creative ways to incorporate each.

Do I have to use ONLY the provided ingredients?

No, but you must include some form of each. This can be chopped, flipped, distorted, or other creative ways to incorporate each.

Do I have to use ONLY the provided ingredients?

No, but you must include some form of each. This can be chopped, flipped, distorted, or other creative ways to incorporate each.

Why do I need a Highnote and Native Instruments account?

Both Highnote and Native Instruments are providing the tools necessary for you to produce and submit your entry. Highnote is hosting the competition and will let you participate in the monthly challenges. Native Instruments is providing the free ingredients for each competition, accessible via Komplete Start.

Why do I need a Highnote and Native Instruments account?

Both Highnote and Native Instruments are providing the tools necessary for you to produce and submit your entry. Highnote is hosting the competition and will let you participate in the monthly challenges. Native Instruments is providing the free ingredients for each competition, accessible via Komplete Start.

Why do I need a Highnote and Native Instruments account?

Both Highnote and Native Instruments are providing the tools necessary for you to produce and submit your entry. Highnote is hosting the competition and will let you participate in the monthly challenges. Native Instruments is providing the free ingredients for each competition, accessible via Komplete Start.

Why do I need a Highnote and Native Instruments account?

Both Highnote and Native Instruments are providing the tools necessary for you to produce and submit your entry. Highnote is hosting the competition and will let you participate in the monthly challenges. Native Instruments is providing the free ingredients for each competition, accessible via Komplete Start.

How does the judging work?

Three winners will be selected total: 

1 - Highnote and Native Instruments staff pick 
1 - Community Choice, voted on by your fellow challenge participants 
1 - Guest judge’s choice

Factors that will be considered include but are not limited to: 

  • Originality and creativity of the track

  • Musical production quality 

  • Organic incorporation of the audio sample, theme, Native Instruments plugin

How does the judging work?

Three winners will be selected total: 

1 - Highnote and Native Instruments staff pick 
1 - Community Choice, voted on by your fellow challenge participants 
1 - Guest judge’s choice

Factors that will be considered include but are not limited to: 

  • Originality and creativity of the track

  • Musical production quality 

  • Organic incorporation of the audio sample, theme, Native Instruments plugin

How does the judging work?

Three winners will be selected total: 

1 - Highnote and Native Instruments staff pick 
1 - Community Choice, voted on by your fellow challenge participants 
1 - Guest judge’s choice

Factors that will be considered include but are not limited to: 

  • Originality and creativity of the track

  • Musical production quality 

  • Organic incorporation of the audio sample, theme, Native Instruments plugin

How does the judging work?

Three winners will be selected total: 

1 - Highnote and Native Instruments staff pick 
1 - Community Choice, voted on by your fellow challenge participants 
1 - Guest judge’s choice

Factors that will be considered include but are not limited to: 

  • Originality and creativity of the track

  • Musical production quality 

  • Organic incorporation of the audio sample, theme, Native Instruments plugin

How do I use Ethereal Earth?

To run Ethereal Earth, you’ll need Kontakt, Native Instruments' flagship sampling platform. If you don’t have Kontakt 7, you can use Kontakt 7 Player, which is available for free through Native Access. Follow this guide to set up Kontakt in your DAW.

How do I use Ethereal Earth?

To run Ethereal Earth, you’ll need Kontakt, Native Instruments' flagship sampling platform. If you don’t have Kontakt 7, you can use Kontakt 7 Player, which is available for free through Native Access. Follow this guide to set up Kontakt in your DAW.

How do I use Ethereal Earth?

To run Ethereal Earth, you’ll need Kontakt, Native Instruments' flagship sampling platform. If you don’t have Kontakt 7, you can use Kontakt 7 Player, which is available for free through Native Access. Follow this guide to set up Kontakt in your DAW.

How do I use Ethereal Earth?

To run Ethereal Earth, you’ll need Kontakt, Native Instruments' flagship sampling platform. If you don’t have Kontakt 7, you can use Kontakt 7 Player, which is available for free through Native Access. Follow this guide to set up Kontakt in your DAW.

I’m having trouble downloading the ingredients

The first ingredient, a suspenseful foley loop with its stems, is available for download directly from the Highnote space.

The second ingredient, Ethereal Earth (included in the free Komplete Start bundle), can be downloaded from the Native Instruments website. You’ll need the Native Access app to install it. If you run into any issues, check out the help center for assistance.

I’m having trouble downloading the ingredients

The first ingredient, a suspenseful foley loop with its stems, is available for download directly from the Highnote space.

The second ingredient, Ethereal Earth (included in the free Komplete Start bundle), can be downloaded from the Native Instruments website. You’ll need the Native Access app to install it. If you run into any issues, check out the help center for assistance.

I’m having trouble downloading the ingredients

The first ingredient, a suspenseful foley loop with its stems, is available for download directly from the Highnote space.

The second ingredient, Ethereal Earth (included in the free Komplete Start bundle), can be downloaded from the Native Instruments website. You’ll need the Native Access app to install it. If you run into any issues, check out the help center for assistance.

I’m having trouble downloading the ingredients

The first ingredient, a suspenseful foley loop with its stems, is available for download directly from the Highnote space.

The second ingredient, Ethereal Earth (included in the free Komplete Start bundle), can be downloaded from the Native Instruments website. You’ll need the Native Access app to install it. If you run into any issues, check out the help center for assistance.