MusicTech Signal Showdown Contest
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED: Output is turning up the volume with an exclusive competition for MusicTech using the free version of their award-winning pulse engine — SIGNAL. The hype is real — with SIGNAL nominated for our very own Gear Of the Year in 2015 and now you can try it out for yourself. Enter for […]

The hype is real — with SIGNAL nominated for our very own Gear Of the Year in 2015 and now you can try it out for yourself.
Enter for a chance to win:
GRAND PRIZE: Entire Output Bundle (2 Winners)
HONOURABLE MENTIONS: Output Engine of your choice (2 Winners)
HOW TO PLAY:
1. Download SIGNAL Free version (used with Kontakt Player or free player) or you can use SIGNAL Pulse Engine.
2. Create an original track. Check out the helpful tips with demos below.
3. Tag @output and #SIGNALSHOWDOWN to show us SIGNAL in action during your creative process to be featured on Output.
4. Submit link to original track by commenting below (Soundcloud, Mixcloud, Dropbox/Google Drive) by 3/3/17.
HELPFUL TIPS:
RULE 1: Create a track that using presets as starting points — for percussive elements, textures/pads, or as a lead.
RULE 2: Automate the macro controls.
RULE 3: Change the sounds sources.
RULE 4: Change the pulse types (Loop, Arp, Step, LFO) with two unique layers.
Tag @output on Instagram with #SIGNALSHOWDOWN to show us SIGNAL in action.
SUBMISSIONS
Comment below on this post with your email and link to original track/ composition — Competition ends on 3/3/17. Winners will be announced by 3/7/17.
Output helps you make music.
A motley crew of musicians, composers, producers, and sound designers — the innovative music software developer and sound design boutique from Los Angeles brings new sources of inspiration for the modern musician.
“We put musicality first in all we do. As musicians at our core, we are inspired everyday by limitless sonic possibilities. Equally important are the tools and mentality as an artist to learn new rules, but also how to break them — that ultimately help you grow as a musician.” – CEO of Output, Gregg Lehrman
SIGNAL & SIGNAL FREE
SIGNAL brings a new approach to pulses with 40GB of mega-fat analog synths & artfully recorded live instruments for mind-blowing sounds. SIGNAL FREE is identical to the full paid engine, but with limited sound sources.
Let the showdown begin!