Rexy

Hey, at least I was a good little girl and got a WAV and title sent off before the ORIGINAL closing date. We females on the project have known track records for time keeping

You got bored before you even first witnessed Kefka, THE greatest Final Fantasy villain of all time?* News to me. o_O() (*Screw you Sephiroth, you can't even become a successful god and keep that status for more than 2 weeks )

What deadline? (Shhh, no telling what the hell happened there)

The People's Remix Competition 120 PRCv5-16 Hello everyone and welcome to the People's Remix Competition! We faced a REAL surprise last contest, when voters and remixers turned up in their mass quantities, thus providing the most active turnout the competition has had for the past 15 months! Amidst the quantity also came a first win for PRC rookie Showroom Dummy, providing a Kraftwerk-esque interpretation covering a source tune from Tales of Symphonia. We're still with RPGs this competition, albeit we are shifting our focus from Namco to Square this time. This game doesn't even NEED an introduction, given that it's among one of the most popular known titles around the remixing community; even Liontamer hates its theme song to death. Last one to Narshe is a rotten moogle! Final Fantasy VI - The Magic House MIDI | MP3 | SPC Come on everyone, we're looking at one of the most recognisable RPGs of all time. Surely we can mimic the success of the previous contest, right? Anyway... GOOD LUCK! Fine Print: PRC instructions If you happen to be mixing this song already, start over in the interests of fairness. Limitations at ThaSauce require your entry to be 6MB or less in size. Length for length's sake and MIDI rips are not allowed. Entries must be posted in the ThaSauce link by NEXT SATURDAY, May 17th at 4:59 am Eastern US Time. You may enter as many mixes as you like and work with as many people as you like on each mix. Do not make qualitative comments on an entry until the results of the vote have been posted. Mixers cannot vote for themselves but if they vote they recieve a free first place vote added onto their score. The winner of the previous contest can't take part but their vote will be doubled. Doulifee's PRC Archives! If you need help with hosting your mix, contact myself or Doulifee, and we'll help you out.

Well, there's a good number of wave editors out on the market. When I was at University, I found Sony Sound Forge to be a good example of such software, and it can also do wonders for post-processing of any actual live instruments you want to include in your work. A similar thing can be said about Steinberg's Wavelab software, though I found that their options weren't quite as diverse as the former. Those that have low budgets could still get things done with NCH's Wavepad software. Of course, some of its features could only be used if you purchase a location license, but the free stuff it supplies are still amongst the essentials including - as we just discussed - wave normalisation. I'm glad to see you've calmed down, and I hope you could be able to take our little talks through to your own personal growth. I do however hope your setback isn't discouraging you from taking part in the future, because as far as I know, you sound as if you can provide something fulfiling on a good week.

Psychog, calm down. Perhaps I didn't explain things clear enough; bear in mind that pretty much my entire vote was written in the last hour, and I had problems trying to figure out my top three throughout the entire voting period. First things first and most importantly: I'm a SHE. Apparently my Crash Bandicoot avatar doesn't do much justice to that, but I don't care because I love the series anyway. Oh well. Secondly, your attitude to this reminds me of the period of time in which I struggled to get a sophomore mix onto OC Remix's main site. Take it from experience; it can be fun to work on something that you really enjoy doing, and if you like it yourself, then there you go. Sometimes people may raise eyebrows, and sometimes they may look away; as far as an audience is concerned, they want something to make themselves click. I felt similarly frustrated trying to get MY first PRC win and all, not to mention facing numerous situations in which I felt I placed more effort into my entries than various higher-placed finishers, but stuff like this shouldn't get you down: for such a high turnout like this contest, a high amount of quality is expected all around, which makes it more difficult for the less experienced remixers to make a mark. To be fair I wasn't expecting such a high turnout after such a quiet spell at this time last year, but this is what we've ended up with at the end of the day. Now, let's see your concerns about all this. I have understood that you spent a long time getting your instruments leveled up as they are. That's actually a very good start concerning it, it's just the overall master volume that just needed to be adjusted. I've taken your software to account as well with this one, so here's some advice: if you could lower the sliders on the master mixer by a few decibels, process your finished result into a wave file as you did and normalise the resulting wave to around 90-odd percent, then you can still get your loud produce and yet everything would sound a lot clearer. I understand that it may sound perfect through your own speakers before the processing, though bear in mind that even though this can be the case, playback volume levels and recording volume levels are two entirely different beasts altogether. I also saw that you felt equally concerned about the reception for your piano. Your piano patch is actually really good, so I can't really fault that; furthermore I didn't even say THAT was compressed, as when I did hear it in the track it was one of few channels that didn't sound compressed. It's just that if a piano needs to sound really realistic, it doesn't always come down to velocities and volumes; the reason why I said it was mechanical is that we don't expect actual pianists to play every single note with 100% perfect timing and with the exact note length before moving onto another. Furthermore, they don't always play at the exact tempo of the track unless they are performing ragtime, which is usually more defined for the left hand's dependancy on providing a distinguishable rhythm. If you use a keyboard for input, then it should be no problem for you playing around with it yourself and seeing what you as a performer could potentially come up with. You don't have to be Frederic Chopin or anything; regardless of skill level, it's a lot easier to express a two-handed piano pattern playing it yourself rather than using quantisation or mouse inputs. If you don't use a keyboard and you are indeed using a mouse to work on everything, then I suppose that more work is needed for your note length and timings. Even so, remember that for most of the time, sequenced piano is usually frowned upon around here no matter what the situation, so bear that in mind. You stated that your audience clapping effect was needed to fill some empty space. I rarely dive into electronica, but I can still offer an idea: one such method that I think could be beneficial is applying some subtle synth arpegio work in the background and in a middle note register (possibly from an octave below middle C to an octave above the same note). That can give in a good melodic possibility as well as filling in some blank space. Sir Nuts could probably find some better solutions to this since he's a better trance mixer than most of us in this entire thread, so he could also throw in some other ideas too. Furthermore, I didn't stay that I didn't like your piece at all; in fact, when I first heard yours, I honestly felt that I could be thrown into making a very difficult voting decision, and it was further enhanced more as I got to listening to everyone else's work. As Sir Nuts mentioned, I found it to be a mixed bag; for the reasons I stated I found it to be a little rough around the edges, but I do honestly believe that I saw potential in you. Just be happy with what you've managed to deliver: fourth place is very good for a compo like this. Heck, there are still some people worse off than you, struggling to get a strong and definable entry in the Dwelling of Duels contests, or at least into the top half finishers for each month. Just keep putting effort into your work; you're grasping the concept, and I have a good feeling that you can be able to go places if you keep at it.

Well, even though you aren't allowed to formally take part next time, you can still attempt a remix of it yourself and classify it as a bonus entry. I've done that a few times, and so did Hylian Lemon; it's our way of putting together our own little challenges should we want to accept them

Voting time is over! And what a round we have here - let me say this now. For the first time for a VERY LONG TIME (and I forgot how long it's actually been too), we have gone into double figures on vote input! And don't worry about multiple voters; I have an IP address record that has shown that no suspicious activity has undergone here. So yeah, very warm surprise Now it's time we got into the final standings! Which of you reached the fabled Tower of Salvation? Which of you got held up by Zelos' crazy antics? And which of you are merely left stranded at the Temple of Martel? Total number of mixes - 7 Total number of votes - 13 Highest possible score - 39 munchi received the last place wooden spoon with 6 points. just64helpin obtained sixth place, inching ahead with 7 points. 904 404'd (!) his way into fifth place with 10 points. xGx made a promising start into fourth place with 12 points. NeoS claimed a happy third place finish with 13 points. Binweasel only just lost out into second place with 20 points. And the winner of PRC119 is Showroom Dummy with 22 points! Man, what a round that we ended up having! I feel proud of just about everyone who managed to take part here, so that was a more than welcome surprise here. But still, congratulations on your first win Showroom Dummy! There's been a lot of voters, including myself, who felt surprised at what you managed to pull off as a music track, and to me that shows real surprise on what someone new to the contest ended up pulling off, so that in itself is just amazing. Now, let's inform you on the next step. You are to choose the next PRC source tune. It can be any track as long as it hasn't been covered on OC Remix before; this can open the scope widely, whether it be an underappreciated track in a popular game (e.g. DKC2 "Flight of the Zinger") or any track from an uncovered game (e.g. pretty much anything in Donkey Kong 64). Tracks covered in site projects but not on the main site are still fair game, so stuff like DKC1's bonus room theme is still acceptable. Once you've chosen a track, you send a private message or email to me with your choice. I would like to see it as prompt as possible - I will give you until this coming Friday to send something through. Still, that wraps up one of the most active PRCs we have had in a long time. Again, well done on making this a contest to remember, and I hope to see you all again this weekend for PRC120!

Okay, now it's time to get to the voting! Here's what we're going to do. You're going to visit the ThaSauce link and check out all seven entries. Once done, you should fill the form at the bottom of the screen, pick three mixes and file them from first to third with a reasoning attached to them. Contestants are encouraged to do this as they will automatically get 3 points for voting. Since I won PRC118, my vote counts twice so I'm equally as important here. You have until Tuesday May 6th at 4:59am EDT to cast your vote. The winner gets to choose the source tune for PRC120! Binweasel (f/ Nick) - Warning: Gibbous just64helpin - Sly Land munchi - Sylver Lining NeoS - Happylands Showroom Dummy - Pixelated Tales V (as 904) - Ovaltine xGx - Euphoria in Sylvarant

The mixing is over. And may I say this now - we have put together the most active PRC we have had for 15 months! Congratulations everyone! I'm currently verifying the entries myself in the event that a MIDI rip fell through the cracks. Once I'm done, we shall move on to the voting post.

Whichever happens, we've got a surprising turnout so far. Can we push it to be the most active PRC this season? Anything can happen with just 8 hours to go!

Just letting you know that since I actually won PRC118 and got something for the unlucky sods to work on, I'll actually have a WIP on Euclid by the end of next week. I promise

Okay, now it's time to get to the voting! Here's what we're going to do. You're going to visit the ThaSauce link and check out all seven entries. Once done, you should fill the form at the bottom of the screen, pick three mixes and file them from first to third with a reasoning attached to them. Contestants are encouraged to do this as they will automatically get 3 points for voting. Since I won PRC118, my vote counts twice so I'm equally as important here. You have until Tuesday May 6th at 4:59am EDT to cast your vote. The winner gets to choose the source tune for PRC120! Binweasel (f/ Nick) - Warning: Gibbous just64helpin - Sly Land munchi - Sylver Lining NeoS - Happylands Showroom Dummy - Pixelated Tales V (as 904) - Ovaltine xGx - Euphoria in Sylvarant The People's Remix Competition 119 PRCv5-15 Hello everyone and welcome to the People's Remix Competition! PRC118 saw the return of Kirby 64 to the PRC; a lighter turnout than its campaign with Neo Star 3 years ago, but it still had enough for a strong diversity of entries, from happy hardcore to new age to Irish folk music. And once again, you guys wanted me to pick the next source tune after dealing with the new-agey stuff. Thinking long and hard, PRC119 takes us one console generation upwards. We're looking at a classic GameCube RPG from the guys at Namco; pretty much anyone hanging around in site project circles would be familiar with this one. If not, then maybe the terms of summon spirits, a giant tree of mana, two fighting worlds for that mana and the legend of the Journey of Regeneration familiarise you? I didn't become an active GameCube gamer myself until I swagged a Wii and a set of GC peripherals a few months back. When I did, I wanted to explore a good amount of games that it offered, and having been asked by KyleJCrb to write a few tracks for the "Summoning of Spirits" Tales series project (comprising of tracks from this game and Tales of Phantasia), I somehow felt as if I wanted to see more into the source material that I covered by looking at how the games flowed together. In that case, I found myself going into a more fast-paced RPG than what I would normally play, and I absolutely loved it. The scenarios were what can be expected from an anime, had enough twists to keep going and pretty much every character had their own personality to ensure that their significance in the plot and in gameplay are equally balanced. I have no regrets in looking into it. That said, I couldn't help but think there needs to be some coverage in the PRC. The track I've chosen, the field music for Sylvarant, isn't among those to be covered in Kyle's project and he's no longer taking any Symphonia-based spots on it. But I would like to see it covered anyway - it's got a nice simple melody and chord structure, has a happy and adventurous feel to it and feel can work well to anyone regardless of remixing skill. I hope it all works out; enjoy! Tales of Symphonia - The Land of Sylvarant MIDI | MP3 You'd better do okay with this one, otherwise I'd cast Indignation on the lot of you GOOD LUCK! Fine Print: PRC instructions If you happen to be mixing this song already, start over in the interests of fairness. Limitations at ThaSauce require your entry to be 6MB or less in size. Length for length's sake and MIDI rips are not allowed. Entries must be posted in the ThaSauce link by NEXT SATURDAY, May 3rd at 4:59 am Eastern US Time. You may enter as many mixes as you like and work with as many people as you like on each mix. Do not make qualitative comments on an entry until the results of the vote have been posted. Mixers cannot vote for themselves but if they vote they recieve a free first place vote added onto their score. The winner of the previous contest can't take part but their vote will be doubled. Doulifee's PRC Archives! If you need help with hosting your mix, contact myself or Doulifee, and we'll help you out.

I never realised that before O.o I think it all comes down to luck of the appeal of the source tune, interestingly enough. You'll get there, I'm sure of it. Keep at it and your time to pick a source tune will be nigh.

Hah, I knew it was some kind of "hand drum"; never thought it would be an acoustic guitar rim Still, don't worry about there being sloppy takes or whatever. Like I said, if you have an intended rhythm, this is where editing of the wave file would end up coming in so that the resulting recording would sound more quantised and stuff (even though it's impossible to quantise audio recordings). I've had experience before live-recording a whole bunch of hand percussion in one single music technology assignment last year, so I just thought I'd share my post-recording experiences for anyone that would need it.

No new votes, eh? I suppose we shall move on to the dire conclusion. Who found their way to Rock Star? Who is slowly trailing through Dedede's castle? And who's stuck just fighting a lame Waddle Dee with the useless Fire+Ice combo? Total number of voters - 8 Total number of mixes - 3 Highest possible score - 24 Flexstyle happy danced his way to third place with 12 points. Binweasel got caught for drink-driving and settled for second place with 17 points. And the winner of PRC118 is Rexy with 21 points! Great. Just great. I now have to sit in a dark corner and think up something for this Friday. And to think, I wanted to take some time off with some Mario Kart Wii action... bah. (yay sarcasm) Whichever, I assure you that PRC119 is in safe hands. Even if I wasn't picking the source tune, I echo Sir Nuts's statement in that there were a bunch of awesome works this round. You guys contributed well, and I hope to see you contribute to future contests with your growing work. That said, I'll meet you on Friday for PRC119. Be there!

Let me quickly remind you that you have 8 hours left to make your voting decisions. I'm currently surprised by the voter turnout as we got more than the usual season 5 PRC contest so far; let's see how many we can get before time's up

You have a point, though it did make me think of something. His strength didn't necessarily lie on his arrangements as they tend to play really safe, like most of the personnel on the site. What I did find out though was that he often got the nostalgia factor right with most of the voting regulars, often picking source tunes with close attachments to them.

I used to frequent the DoD quite a bit back in 2005/2006. It's very hard for a pianist to adapt to a primarily metal community, but I think I didn't do too bad. ^^; I don't know if I'd be able to take part again, but I hope the standards keep advancing the way they are

The mixing stage is over. Now it's time to get down with the voting! Here's the deal. You're going to click on the ThaSauce link and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Arrange all three mixes from first to third and state a reasoning with them. Contestants are encouraged to vote as they automatically get 3 points added to their ballot if they do so. The winner of PRC117 (Sir Nuts) has a vote that counts twice, so make sure you impress him just as much as everyone else. You have until Tuesday, April 22nd at 4:59AM EST to cast your vote. The winner will get to choose the source tune for PRC119! Binweasel - Scotch Star Pub Flexstyle - Rave Star Kirby Rexy - Just Ribbon and Me

Talking of banners, I need to get cracking on Douli's archive piccies and stuff. It's not as if I'm doing much else this weekend, so I'll actually make a start on it, starting with PRC88 O_o

Don't say it like that, Nuts. Cloud Man remains one of the hugest successes of the current PRC season so far, so I am really sure this could just be one of those "quiet weeks" again. It's only going to really bite the dust if we get repeats of earlier this season when it was namely a case of "Chickenwarlord vs the world".

Kyle said it right, there's 12 hours left. But you know the drill; if we don't get to at least 3 by the time the deadline comes around, we're going to have to do a little time extension.

The People's Remix Competition 118 PRCv5-14 Hello everyone and welcome to the People's Remix Competition! Last fortnight, we saw the development of a Robowarrior related contest and the calling for a multitude of accordions. While the latter didn't quite suffice, there was still a healthy batch of contributions for the compo, and once again Sir Nuts took the prize with his own electronica take on the source tune. Your challenge this week still has its origins on a Nintendo home console cartridge, albeit this time we're moving to the Nintendo 64 and its enhanced 3D graphics of the day. We're also returning to first party franchises too, and this time we're looking at something pink, round, cute and can turn itself into an exploding snowman if it wants to. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards - Pop Star MIDI | MP3 | USF (library) Who can't resist the might of one of the sweetest additions to Nintendo's library? I hope this'll be worth a lot of attention, otherwise I'll turn into a curling stone and knock you all over. GOOD LUCK! Fine Print: PRC instructions If you happen to be mixing this song already, start over in the interests of fairness. Limitations at ThaSauce require your entry to be 6MB or less in size. Length for length's sake and MIDI rips are not allowed. Entries must be posted in the ThaSauce link by NEXT SATURDAY, April 19th at 4:59 am Eastern US Time. You may enter as many mixes as you like and work with as many people as you like on each mix. Do not make qualitative comments on an entry until the results of the vote have been posted. Mixers cannot vote for themselves but if they vote they recieve a free first place vote added onto their score. The winner of the previous contest can't take part but their vote will be doubled. Doulifee's PRC Archives! If you need help with hosting your mix, contact myself or Doulifee, and we'll help you out.

Having played Okami, I should be very familiar with this and am just as excited about there being a remix for this game as I am seeing the return of McVaffe. The least I can say is that his style fits strong with this and the arrangement, while simple, has been captured very beautifully and precisely. Not only is this sure to give huge goosebumps to those that remember him during his time around the community four years ago, but also to ensure a very warm comeback. A great way to make a mark on 1700 arrangements, I'm sure