Hello Creators! Put on your HELMETS, it is time for a new music contest. Let's make some music with the open source software synth "Helm."
I recently completed a series of video tutorials on how to use the free, open source software synth "Helm" for @utopian-io. At the end of this post is a full list of all the Helm tutorials for you to use to help with creating your music. Everything you need to know to make music with Helm should be there, but if you need more help, put it in the comments and I will do my best :)
Create Music Using the Helm Software Synth
Rules:
- Your music must be at least 30-seconds in length and no longer than 1 minute.
- You can use Helm by itself or Helm along with other instruments and vocals. But remember we are looking for you to highlight Helm. So make it prominent in your music.
- You need to export the patches you use in Helm and send them to me. Here is a tutorial on how to Save & Export in Helm. Send patches to "andrewm AT nfld DOT net."
- Submit a link to your music in the comments below.
- Submit a selfie of you wearing a HELMET. The more creative, the better ;)
- All contestants must submit both a piece of music and a HELMET selfie.
- All pieces must be originals. All HELMETS must be on your head.
- DEADLINE for entry is Monday Jan. 15th
- We will announce the winners on the Backstage with Bucky radio show on Jan. 16th (click here for show details).
Prizes
- 100% of the payout of this post will be split equally to ALL contestants who take part. EVERYONE'S A WINNER!
- The most impressive piece of music using the Helm synth will receive an additional 5 liquid STEEM
- Second place will receive an additional 50SP delegation for 2 weeks
- Most impressive HELMET selfie will receive an additional 4 liquid STEEM
- Second place HELMET will receive an additional 40SP delegation for 2 weeks
- First and second place pieces of music will be featured on our "Backstage with Bucky" MSP-Waves Radio show on Jan. 16th.
Judges
@buckydurddle and @doghaus will be judging the entries - both musical and helmet-ical.
Go to the Helm developer's website and show your support - http://tytel.org/helm/
Big "Thank you" to @utopian-io for the support in developing this series of tutorials and ultimately this contest :)
WOO HOO! Let's have some fun!
Rock on,
@buckydurddle
Learn Helm Series
If you would like to learn how to use the open source software synth Helm then have a look at these tutorials:
Helm Introduction Video
Helm - 1st Oscillator Video Tutorial
Helm - 2nd Oscillator Video Tutorial
Helm - Cross Modulation
Helm - Arpeggiator
Helm - BPM Metronome
Helm - Reverb
Helm - Delay
Helm - Mixer
Helm - Feedback
Helm - Distortion
Helm - Stutter
Helm - LFO
Helm - Amplitude Envelope
Helm - Keyboard Response A
Helm - Step Sequencer
LETS GO!
All Helm - from the percussions to the pads.
https://steemit.com/dsound/@ausxen/helmet-contest
Great submission @ausxen! Love it! Thanks for taking part.
Cheers,
Bucky
Thanks! This was loads of fun :)
Hi Bucky,
Here is my entry, all sounds make with HelmSynth except the drums of course...
https://soundcloud.com/33madspirals/helmsteem/s-RefDA
And the helmet:
Woo Hoo!!! Love it @andreipopa. Great sounding patches. Did you like working with Helm? What did you use to record everything?
Cheers,
Bucky
Helm was pretty cool, I liked that it has these unusual features like sub, stutter and formant.
I used Ableton Live
WooHoo!!! Love to the tune and love the headgear :) LOL
Cheers,
Bucky
Woah! What a great contest!
LOVE the judges picture.
You know we have to represent Newfoundland well! We always look our best. Where is your helmet @downtowngirl?
Love the helmet and the outfit!!! Is that duct tape????
yes. yes that is. :)
Perfect @buckydurddle. If i can catch the time i will do something too :)
Fantastic @omeratagun. Love to have you aboard, helmet and all :)
Cheers
Thanks for directing me to this contest. I'm definitely going to see what I can whip up for it :)
Great to see you hear @ausxen. I'd love to have you contribute to this contest. Get your helmet out and rock on.
Cheers,
BUcky
Great contest bro thanks for this :)💕
No prob @usahil. I hope you can take part. Love to have ya :)
Cheers
Bucky
I shall have to get on this while I'm on the road this week! Thanks for the heads up!
Woo hoo. It would be great to have you take part!
Ohhhhhh Interesting you have permission to bug me to get this done.Thanks Bucky this could be a nice creative kick in the rectum.
I am good at the rectum kicks. You'll know soon enough ;)
haha oh I'm excited to hear everything that comes out of this - including helmeted selfies!! Hopefully I can put an entry together as well...
I'd love to have the helmeted-@derosnec in on this project. That would be so cool :)
Awesome initiative buckster... I'm resteeming this for visibility!!!
Thanks so much @meno. Great to have your attention. You are the best man!
Cheers,
Bucky
I looooove this synth!!!!!!! Awesome!!
Great to hear @luisferchav. I'd love to hear some of your music with this synth. Consider entering this contest :)
Cheers,
BUcky
Thank u so much for sharing this, never heard about Helm i just downloaded it as im watching your tutorials great works by the way first time i see ur videos. super informative and easy to understand in the way u put it, hopefully ill manage to submit something! Let's Helm ;)
Cant wait to hear your submission and see you helm :) haha
Cheers,
Bucky
Loving the idea!!
Love to see you put an entry in !
It's on. Haven't used or heard of helm until now, but I look forward to exploring it.
Woohoo! Can't wait, @voice-of. This is going to be a lot of fun.
Bucky
Great contest bro
Thanks @oghie Where's your helmet???
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