Enter the next generation
of songwriting challenges.
started, the rest
is up to you.
In celebration of the launch of Kaskade’s collab model on Soundful, we’ve joined forces with Kaskade and SoundCloud to launch the first ever hybrid songwriting contest. Participants create a track using Kaskade’s model on Soundful, download the stems and improve the track as they see fit. We are looking for the early adopters of AI to bring their creative talents.
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Contest Winners Receive
Grand Prize
Package
- Co-release with Kaskade on his label Arkade
- Opportunity to perform w/ Kaskade in Las Vegas
- 2 years free on Soundful Pro Plan
- 1 Year of SoundCloud Next Pro
- $1000 cash prize from Soundful
- $1000 travel comp to meet Kaskade in Las Vegas
Runner-Up
Prize Package
- 1 year free on Soundful Pro Plan
- Solo release on Arkade
- $500 cash prize
How to enter
Get Started
Create your track
on Soundful using
Kaskade’s model.
Log into Soundful.com and advance to the Kaskade Collab model. Customize your track to your liking by adjusting the BPM, Key and chords. Once you are satisfied, save to your library and render your track.
Soundful’s AI is human-trained and never trains on external content.
Download your
track's stems and
add make it massive.
Once your track is rendered, you will be able to download the stereo master or the complete stem package which includes all the midi data. Import to your DAW and make it your own.
Ableton users can download stems embedded in an .als file.
Upload your finished
track to Soundcloud
to make it official.
Once you feel like your track is ready to be officially entered, click the link below and upload directly to Soundcloud. We’ll begin judging after the August 19th deadline. Please see the full list of entry rules below.
Don't yet have a
Soundful account?
We've got you covered
If you are not yet a Soundful user or Pro subscriber, you can register or upgrade and get your first month for $1. During checkout use promo code KASKADEAI.
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Competition
requirements
MAKING YOUR TRACK:
- Sign up or upgrade to a Soundful Pro Plan to gain access to the Kaskade Collab.
- Custom create a track using the Kaskade model. Once happy with your creation, save it to your library. Then you can download the track’s STEMs.
- All participants are required to modify the track to make it your own. We encourage you to add vocals (royalty-free or original) and additional production elements to show your understanding of the dance floor.
- Upload your finished track to your personal SoundCloud page.
- MANDATORY: Add #Kaskade to the track description on SoundCloud.
- Visit the official submission page and follow the step by step instructions.
- To help us spread the word, post a video of you creating the track and/or your final version on social media.
- Tag @kaskade, @soundfulmusic, @soundcloud.
Important
Contest
Information
We don't have a lot of rules, but the few we do have are important to understand.
Entry Rules
- You must be subscribed to Soundful Pro Plan.
- Only tracks created using Soundful's Kaskade Collab model will be eligible to win.
- Vocals must be royalty-free or original and not sourced illegally.
- Tracks containing copy written samples will be immediately disqualified.
- You can not distribute your submitted track to DSPs (other than SoundCloud) prior to the contest’s completion.
Important Dates
- Contest start: July 29th
- Submissions due by: August 19th
- Winner Announcement on: August 26th
- Release Date: TBD
- Performance Date: TBD
Soundful's powerfully
simple track creation
Create your winning track
Follow this simple demo and then head over to Soundful and get started. If you like what you create, save it to your library.
Get StartedInput your customization sections:
Contest FAQ's
How/when will the winners be announced?
Winners will be notified on or around August 26th via the email address you used to submit your track to the contest. Please check all folders of your inbox around this date.
What does it mean to perform with Kaskade?
You will join Kaskade in the DJ booth and play your song live with Kaskade at one of his shows in Vegas.
When will I perform with Kaskade?
TBD after winner's announcement.
What if I can’t travel on the dates provided?
Winners who are unable to travel will forfeit this part of the prize.
Who are the judges and what are the judging criteria?
Kaskade and his team will pick the winners. They reserve the right to pick the winners based on their knowledge of hit tracks. There is no set criteria. This is a purely a subjective process.
How much editing is required and do I need vocals?
There is no recommended amount of editing you need to do to the track and you do not need to add vocals. However, the winners will be chosen by Kaskade and his team and you should consider this a demo you are submitted to their label.
What will get my track disqualified?
- Any submission that did not begin with a track generated using Kaskade's Collab model on Soundful.
- Any submission using unlicensed samples or unlicensed vocals.
How do I enter my track?
For your track to be officially entered, you'll need to do the following:
- Upload your track to your personal SoundCloud page. In the description field, add #kaskade so we know which track to consider.
- Once your track is uploaded, visit the official submission page and there, you will be prompted to enter the following information:
- Your name or your artist name
- Your email address
- The link to the track on your Soundcloud page
- The link to your generated track in your Soundful library
What happens to my membership on Soundful after the promotional period ends?
To cancel your membership, email support@soundful.com before the renewal date.