Anyone down to participate in a contest in April for Autism Awareness month

[Paradox916]

There are quite a few of us here ether with kids on the spectrum, on the spectrum or suspected of being on the spectrum, and every year I try and do something: challenges, builds, demos. This year since I can’t think of anything myself So I want to do a contest, prizes so far my idea is a gift code so everyone can participate easily prizes will be based on number of participants the more participants the more I’m willing to fork out and if others what to help with prizes that is welcome.

The concept; try to make you play, new or old builds, 1-2 minute demos 3 min max, minimum 2 tracks ( can be anything) no knob turning “this is my clean tone,”but an actual idea rough or polished with an explanation of both the idea and the signal chain used

This is just the fast and loose idea that will be fully defined later. Right now I am sizing up if there is enough interest and commitment.

Choose all that apply

 

[BuddytheReow]

So, is the contest who's got the best chops or who can make a demo of a pedal?

 

[Paradox916]

You don’t have to have the best chops to have the most interesting ideas, this is about being creative. You can use one pedal or make a wall of sound, 1-3 minutes 3 minutes max. 2 tracks (parts) minimum they can be anything, vocals, guitar, drums, synth, harmonies, a drone note…, I’m trying to find out if enough people are interested.

 

[Erik S]

You don’t have to have the best chops to have the most interesting ideas, this is about being creative. You can use one pedal or make a wall of sound, 1-3 minutes 3 minutes max. 2 tracks (parts) minimum they can be anything, vocals, guitar, drums, synth, harmonies, a drone note…, I’m trying to find out if enough people are interested.

I'd definitely be excited to hear the kinds of things people are making and read some explanations of the gear they used to make them.

Limited signal chains and knob spinning are great for showing what a pedal does and whether I want one, but seeing the full context of how people are using things is way more interesting.

 

[Robert]

I probably won't be able to participate, but obviously I'll be following along and would be more than happy to contribute to the prize.

 

[jimilee]

I have a friend and a nephew in the spectrum. What are you thinking?

 

[Paradox916]

What are you thinking?

 

[BuddytheReow]

 

[jimilee]

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Uhhh ok, cool?

 

[jcpst]

Uhhh ok, cool?

This thread could get a bit neurospicy.

 

[jcpst]

What are the worst (functional) pedals that you can think of? I will build them in March and make music using only those pedals.

 

[Paradox916]

Uhhh ok, cool?

I was unsure exactly what you were asking so my knee jerk reaction was to meme you… sorry… let’s iron this out, what I was thinking was a contest, build something or use what you got do something fun, if enough people do this some PPCB gift codes will be up for grabs.

 

[Harry Klippton]

What are the worst (functional) pedals that you can think of? I will build them in March and make music using only those pedals.

I'd say ring mod but Robert keeps not doing them thankfully

 

[Paradox916]

I'd say ring mod but Robert keeps not doing them thankfully

That gives me an idea, it can be like Kill Tony.

Build a ring mod and arpeggiator and do something that actually sounds like music and makes me not hate them….

But seriously we are not going to do that…

 

[jwin615]

I think this thread is on the spectrum.
Also, I can't conclude what level of commitment this is.
I hate other people's kids, Musk, my neighbor's dogs and only somewhat loathsome, but more of a self loathing...

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

I'd say ring mod but Robert keeps not doing them thankfully

You take that back, man

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

That gives me an idea, it can be like Kill Tony.

So like a really racist and misogynistic pedal that doesn’t do what it’s supposed to? I think Mike Fuller already came up with that one.

 

[Paradox916]

I think this thread is on the spectrum.
Also, I can't conclude what level of commitment this is.
I hate other people's kids, Musk, my neighbor's dogs and only somewhat loathsome, but more of a self loathing...
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So far the level of commitment isn’t looking great, but it’s still early.

 

[Paradox916]

So like a really racist and misogynistic pedal that doesn’t do what it’s supposed to? I think Mike Fuller already came up with that one.

Way to suck the fun out of the room….

 

[owlexifry]

PSA
for anyone feeling apprehensive about recording a performance / pedals demo:
ime, a great way to hide my lack of chops is to use a looper.

also a super simple way to suck up 3 mins

- drop in some root notes
- chuck some chords or whatever over it
- maybe another layer
- noodle over that
- profit with your coupon codes cos you're a mad lad that actually had a go.