The "Overview of Submissions" PDFs have been uploaded.
You can check them through the
upper post (post #101).
The Statistic Sheet is used to give an overview of all entries, and whether or not they are within given parameters (loudness, sampling rate, bitrate, proper filename). This is adding to the overall learning process of the "Mix(ing) Challenge". Please take note that creating this sheet is not a fully automated process. I am using Wavelab 10's "Batch Analysis" tool (EBU R-128 specs / equivalent to ITU-R BS.1770-4), but the overall layout and highlighting issues/mishaps, is time consuming. If you do not find yourself on this list, please let me know.
Please keep in mind, your mix being "tagged disqualified",
does not mean "you're out of the game" (exceptions do apply). For more information on the Statistic Sheet and the "Wild Card" Mechanic, please consult the following addendum thread:
Mix Challenge - Addendum: Statistic Sheet and Wild Card Mechanic
Statistics Addendum:
| ⚠ | Moderation Message from Mister Fox | |
We have a disqualification rate of 26,03% for April 2023 (73 entries, 19 disqualifications, 1 "Out of Competition" submissions).
This is still about 1/4th of all participants, but a drop of about 10% compared to MC090 / February 2023 (new users, stronger rule book enforcement, etc).
On average (25 months of tracking), we currently have a disqualification rate of 25,76% (compared to last game's 25,75% avg), the rate is on a slight increase still. The disqualification rate over the course of the last 12 games (September 2021 to April 2023) is about 23,64% (previously 23,18%), and is also on an increase. |
A commentary on this month's entries:
I would once more like to reimburse my warm welcome to all new participants that found their way on to our small community. We had such a huge influx of new users the last two games. And I am really starting to wonder, where you're all from. To be honest, I do not trust search engines alone for spreading the word. Yet I still hope you enjoy your stay, had fun, and could learn something from this experience.
Before I talk about the usual known "elephant in the room", I must say that I'm positively surprised by how many users actually adhered to the given filename template. There is also nothing "tagged disqualified" for submitting in the wrong sampling rate. Almost everyone (except one user prior to the game's deadline) even wrote some form of documentation. Which could still be a bit more refined in my opinion, but we're getting there.
This tells me, that I should have added a
"TL;DR Rules" text file sooner. The most work I had to do this month, was with triple checking that I got all files, and reading though the documentation again. Everything else was such an improvement to set up. Thank you for paying attention to detail.
Unfortunately, that doesn't mean that everything went without a hitch.
My initial excitement was unfortunately downgraded to the usual
"why, people?!" during layouting the statistic sheet. The biggest small issues were
once more with the loudness specs, and in fact the bitrate of the delivered file. Some users also still wrote the filename how they think it's correct,
instead of using the provided template and just adapt the name
(it really is just copy/paste). And yes, the given limits and/or parameters were actually mentioned in the "TL;DR Rules" text file. Fine details yet again. All of these entries are "tagged disqualified" - so they still have
a chance to advance through the help of a Wild Card, should the Song Provider select your entry for Mix Round 2.
However, I sadly also had to
fully disqualify a handful of users.
For example
@FlyingKnuckle and
@nebukatnessar neither used the provided filename template, nor did they add their username. Therefore, one
can not associate the entry with the corresponding forum post, which results in an "entry out of the game".
I am also mentioning this now... I might be considering another month's grace period for learning how to properly use the filename template. But by MC093 / August 2023 absolute latest,
I will tag all entries that do not use the filename template as "OUT" (out of the game). I will update the
Mix Challenge Addendum thread for the Statistic Sheet / Wild Card Mechanic in the coming days, and will also announce this in a timely manner in the
News Section. I am currently working on a big update prior to the 9th Anniversary (June 2023) anyway.
We also have two entries that were re-submitted. I don't know why that happened, but I legit have two different versions of
@Andreas_Ko's entry on my HDD. One posted on 19-APR-2023 (I downloaded that entry within 2 hours of the forum post), and one dated from 20-APR-2023 (seen and downloaded on 22-APR-2023, after triple checking all downloads). And there is unfortunately also
@Punchipum's entry...
Which brings me to the topic of "Drum Sample Enhancement/Replacement". Maybe our kind Song Provider
@JeroenZuiderwijk finds somebody else that went for that route. However, we had two participants which ignored
that particular rule. Those being
@Punchipum and
@lupobuonino. This is handles as "tagged disqualified" criteria still. So unfortunately,
@Punchipum forfeit the chance to advance to Mix Round 2. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Please keep in mind - as announced by the Song Provider with
post #074 and
post #108. Every participant will get some form of feedback this month. So even if your entry is fully out of the game, there will still be some final words of encouragement.
Overall, I am happy about the participation (73 entries prior to the deadline). I am also positive, that the recent change in thread layout and the addition of the "TL;DR Rules" in the Mix Pack, worked in favor for a more enjoyable experience. Now I'm curious what the future will bring for all games on our small community. Although, the future for the Mix(ing) Challenge is still in jeopardy (please,
do reach out). Rest assured, I am not giving up in trying to acquire more material.
I hope you all enjoyed this month's game. See you in the next one.
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I now (re-)open the field for everyone to give each other feedback (highly encouraged). This will be independent to the client feedback however. Though please note - criticism on the rule set and angry posts will be deleted without further notice.
Please watch this spot for the client feedback and Mix Round 2 participant announcement.
This will ideally happen sometime within the next 14 days (starting tomorrow).
I would like you to include if possible if you had put me in the top 15. Thanks 
Please keep in mind - as announced by the Song Provider with post #074 and post #108. Every participant will get some form of feedback this month. So even if your entry is fully out of the game, there will still be some final words of encouragement.
