Greetings DnbForum Droogs!We are hereby announing the latest Dnb Forum production compo 2018.Supported by none other than BHK samples, purveyor of the finest drum and bass samples in the world!Unlike some of the other competitions that have been held here we wanted to fix the genre this time and after careful consultation, Intelligent Drum n Bass has been chosen.So, the rules are as follows:1) We want to hear the smoother side of drum n bass in this comp. The style that takes influence from ambient, chillout, funk and jazz. The atmospheric style that was very popular in the 90s and is still pushed today by many amazing artists.If your at all unsure of the genre here are some artists to check.Pioneers of the early soundGoldieLTJ BukemPeshayGrooveriderAquaskyBlumartenWax DoctorPhotekBlameAdam F4 HeroNew Artists still pushing this soundBungleCalibreD BridgeInstra:mentalCommixKid DramaArtificial IntelligenceFracture and NEptuneSeba and ALaskaDoc ScottFanuAnd arguably the best intelligent dnb song ever from LTJ Bukem2) Manu has sourced a sample pack for us all. You are free to use the sample pack as you please, we really like to see some creativity in sound design here but bear in mind adding wavetables to synths would be considered cheating. We want you to use sampling techniques here.You are allowed to record any vocals you like.You must be able to recreate the sample if challenged. Noone has ever been challenged but keep it in mind.Remember intelligent dnb pads were never so much a synth sound as it was a chord.You use the pack and the pack only. This is big boy compo, if you can't make intelligent dnb with our pack, then by all means, stay away. This is a challenge, we don't owe you anything.LINKHere is an example track made by our very own K2T, aka @SteveR94 This is an example of what can be done with the sample pack, not necessarily what should be done with it, your creativity will decide in the end how you fare in the face of fate and the forest of wizardsBHK himself has made a dummy track too, showcasing what can be done with the sample pack, and as you can clearly see for your gracious selves, it's truly capable, the limit is only what you make of it. This is a techy offering to wet your imagination, please keep in mind the compo is for intelligent dnb, but there is nothing wrong with being inspired:You won't beleive this, but BHK has not only put up the mastered track for download, but also the stems!!!! https://we.tl/t-fpQ8VAXzYM [/URL]3) Competition officially starts today and runs for 8 weeks. All entries must be pm'd to myself or Manu by the first of the month after next month (I don't quite know the months) . This is subject to change.4) The entries will be posted in a thread with a poll from which we will get our three finalists. One vote per person and no voting for yourself under pain of disqualification. These will then be judged by honarable members of our forum, based on how well you nailed the sub genre, creativity, sound design and mix/master, from which get the final scores and thusly our winner.Do ask if you have questions, also holler if you want to be a judge.5) NEWS AS OF 5 SEPT The three finalists shall recieve a dnb sample pack gift card from BHK and of course godly status on the best dnb forum ever.1st place : 150 eur gift card at BHK!2nd place: 100 eur gift card at BHK!3rd place : 50 eur gift card at BHK!We are officially supported by BHK who has, in his infinite kindness, agreed to sponsor our compo with these prizes!BHK samples is the finest sample packs available, and for drum and bass, there is simply no competition, outranks even loopmasters and the like.Here's tags for all artists who have shown an interest so far but we are looking to get as many entries as possible so everyone get in here and give this a shot. @xiris Rounder RG @robots777 I think we're all really looking forward to this one and not least of all Manu since it is his favorite style of dnb.Respect to Manu Forti for hooking up the sample pack and all his hard work on this compo so far.Good luck gents!Carl and Ron xoxoxoxo