ROUND TWO:
Our friends at Korg have read your entries and have chosen their top five favorites. Now it’s your turn. Below are the five finalists in the Korg D888 Giveaway. Read through the comments and decide who makes the best case. Your comments will determine who walks away with this innovative digital recorder/mixer.
We will be accepting your comments for two weeks only, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in on who you think should win the Korg D888. Please post your comments within the blog. We’re tracking this in the blog because we want to know more about why you like the entry you chose.
Thanks for your participation.
RULES:
These rules supplement, incorporate by reference, and are to be read with (and not to limit), the Broadjam User Agreement located within the Broadjam User Agreement.
1. You must be at least 13 years of age to vote in the Korg D888 Giveaway.
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4. All votes for the Korg D888 Giveaway must be fully posted in the blog by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (or, if being observed, Central Daylight Time) on January 22, 2008.
5. Closing and announcement dates may change without notice to you.
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11. The selection of winners by Broadjam and the judges, is final and unappealable.
12. Arrangements for receiving all prizes, unless otherwise specified, must be made within thirty days after Broadjam’s receipt of a winner’s affidavit of eligibility/publicity release. It is the responsibility of the winners to claim prizes within such thirty day period. All unclaimed prizes will be forfeited, and Broadjam may award any unclaimed prize to a runner-up.
13. All prizes are non-transferable and void where prohibited by law. No cash substitution of prizes is allowed.
14. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible votes received. Winners will receive the prizes as set forth in the Korg D888 Giveaway announcement. In the event a prize is not available due to circumstances beyond Broadjam’s control, Broadjam reserves the right to provide a substantially similar substitute prize that Broadjam deems to be of greater or equal value.
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17. The Korg D888 Giveaway is void where prohibited.
18. To obtain the name of a winner, which will be available after the conclusion of the Korg D888 Giveaway, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Broadjam Contest Winners, Broadjam, Inc., 6401 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719.
Posted by Broadjam on Jan 8, 2008 in Broadjam Blog
K.Sirrah for me too, All The Best K….Ian.
Jan 9, 2008/7:25 amI vote for number 5 Stan Graham and his Song Writers. As a song writer myself I like the fact that the prize would benefit many and not just an individual.
Good Luck from Del Boy
Jan 9, 2008/7:14 amdefo k . sirrah. As musicians we live a fulfilling, but usually ‘bordering on the breadline’ life.
Jan 9, 2008/6:46 amk captures that brilliantly, inspiration needs to be captured immediately so good luck k. i hope you win. xx
ps i entered this comp and still hope k wins xx
Sam
K. Sirrah is talented and I think should have the Korg prize just to keep The” flow” of her wonderful music happening…Make this a Happy New Year indeed for Me & K. Sirrah..
no we are not related, or affiliated… al right Im jealous She’ s good and deserves the chance to grow even futher..but next time look out Girl I coming at yah ( no playa hatin)
Hope you get it Sirrah (smile)
Jan 8, 2008/8:26 pmPeace & Continued Blessings
MaDDan
I vote for K. Sirrah
Jan 8, 2008/7:55 pmlove it
Jan 8, 2008/6:15 pmRead through the above blog entry finalists and tell us who should win the Korg D888.
Thanks,
The Broadjam Team
Jan 8, 2008/10:52 amBlog Finalist #5
Posted by Stan Graham on 11/27/2007
I am the founder member of the Yorkshire Songwriters Circle which was started to encourage songwiters of all ages to develope their skills and gain experience as both writers and perfomers. We have been going for just over a year now and have 40 regular members. Last week we had our first live songwriters concert to raise money for “Woodland Charity” our local MS Respite Centre and have two more such events planned for 2008. We are very much involved in the local community at all levels and use our members skills to teach school children and sometimes handicapped people how to write lyrics and develope their musical skills. As part of “York Live” we run an open house workshop for all skill levels to learn how to write and perform their own songs. One of our aims is to produce our own album of orignal song to sell and raise more money for local charities. When students write songs but do not play an instrument, we accompany them and help them with the melody. This is where the Korg would come into it’s own in recoding these sessions. We have tried various recording devices to capture live sessions and enable individuals to listen and learn, but our results have been very poor. The Korg D888 sounds as if it would solve all our problems. After a teaching session we could easily leave a quality recording for the organisation or individual concerned.
Having used a Korg D1200 for my own home recording I know the quality and capability of these superb recorders and if we were fortunate enough to win this multitrack recorder I can assure you it wouild be put to extremely good use and benifit many people and encourage songwriting at ground level.
Stan Graham York Songwriters Circle.
Jan 8, 2008/10:42 amBlog Finalist #4
Posted by Pavement on 11/27/2007
As a certified music therapist, using the D888 in a therapeutic setting will prove very beneficial to all of my clients. Due to limited funding, I have only been able to use hand held recorders that produce very poor playback quality. The lightweight and portability of the D888 that delivers pristine digital quality will be a significant upgrade in the world of music therapy. I can remember working with one little boy who did not have more than a month to live who wanted to make some music before he passed. I had an idea to make a recording of our music therapy improvisational sessions for his family as way to remember him as being a creative and beautiful person. It was also a way to let them know that music provided some comforting outlet to him during his final days. While the hand held recorder sufficed for the situation, the professionalism of the D888 would have been a much better alternative.
What I also like about the D888 is the versatility of the recording features. For example, when I work in a small group with clients of various mental and physical disabilities, we usually have around 5-8 people. The D888 will be a perfect fit for this setting because it allows me to record my clients up to eight tracks simultaneously. Also, the built in mixer setting will allow my clients the freedom to express themselves the way they want the final product sound. I am always amazed when I play back the taped recordings we make and how many smiles I see on their faces. This type of decision making and social interaction empowers my clients for striving for a better quality of life.
Lastly, I compose and play classical guitar. When I worked on the oncology unit of the hospital where I did my intership, I would play at the bedsides of residents who were in their last days. Unfortunately, I was not able to be there for them all the time. I received many requests about my music being put on cd so they could listen to it as they went to bed. I think the D888 will allow me the opportunity to make a guided relaxation cd that will benefit all of my patients who are in need of comfort.
Thank you,
Nick
Jan 8, 2008/10:41 amBlog Finalist #3
Jan 8, 2008/10:41 amPosted by Marcel Anton on 11/26/2007
I volunteer to teach blues, rock and jazz in the public schools here in Florida where music education is underfunded if funded at all. I teach in the poorest school districts I can find where access to music ed and recording ed is so limited. If you could see the looks on the kids faces when they learn and perform their own compositions in these genres on the donated guitars or harmonicas or horns or pianos, you would know how valuable the abiblity to record thier performances in true quality would be. They would learn recording as well, in a fast and easy way because the Korg d888 is so user friendly and sounds broadcast quality right now! Like all of the Korg products I’ve used, durability, reliabilty and quality have been state of the art. Now portablility has been added to all of that….what i wouldn’t give for a chance to send home such a beautiful experience on CD with the kids…what would their parents think? How happy and proud they would be and excited to hear of the recording experience with Korg which made them, for a moment feel like the stars of the future that they are. Please…and Thank You.
Marcel Anton
Blog Finalist #2
Posted by Tex Cheroff on 12/17/2007
The Korg D888 is an absolute beauty. The ability to record 8 tracks simultaneously is one of D888′s finest features. This means that an entire band can be recorded at the same time without overdubbing. I recently produced a 5 tune demo for a local band with a recorder that would only record 2 tracks at a time. Being a 4 piece band we had to record three separate takes for each tune in order to complete the initial project recordings before editing. This meant running through each tune 3 times, one time for bass & drums, one for 2 guitars and one for vocals. It also meant that the lead vocalist occupied one track while the backup vocalist had to share a mic offering no opportunity to mix the backups separately without running through each tune a fourth time. Five tunes with 3 takes each equals a total 15 runs just to get the initial raw recording completed before any editing could begin. With the Korg D888 we could have simply mic’ed the drums as usual through a separate board (8 total mics on the drums) into one track and placed each guitar on a track along with bass and three vocals for a total of 6 tracks. The other 2 tracks could have been used to provide ambiance for the entire mix and everything done with a single cut.
The D888′s USB input makes connecting to any computer a snap and the fact that each channel can accept an XLR balanced input or a RCA line input adds even more versatility to the unit. No more using those awkward and expensive converter plug-ins when no XLR input is available. The 40 GB hard drive is ample storage for many hours of recording and multiple takes.
The Korg D888 would allow me to simplify the recording process and cut the time to lay down raw material to a mere 20% of what I am now capable of doing allowing for more accurate mixing and the ability to capture that “live” sound we all love. There are so many other things that I could say about the many features of the D888, however, to own this unit after many years of recording local bands the hard way would qualify me as a true professional.
Tex
Jan 8, 2008/10:41 amBlog Finalist #1
Posted by K. Sirrah on 11/23/2007
I’ve been a songwriter/producer for over 20 years. To most people that means one of two things: 1) I’m a failure at music, or 2) I’m a successful songwriter/producer who has everything she needs.
When people express the first sentiment I am insulted. Other dedicated musicians like myself know that a song is sometimes only as good as the recording in which it was captured. I have plenty of songs with potential – but I have on occasion been unable to capture the true audio magic. So sometime, people just don’t hear it.
Then there are times when people express the second scenario. They figure I have all the top-notch equipment by now and nothing else is needed. I just have to shake my head on this one. I shake my head because so few people understand the need for immediate results when inspiration strikes. It takes a lot to get my meager home studio up and running to the point where I can create. And don’t even get me started on how many times I’ve been at a gig or on the road and been inspired without the means to capture that inspiration. Unfortunately, inspiration just seeps out of my ears and vanishes into thin air. Yes, those who think I have everything I need just don’t understand what it really means to be a musician.
So if I had a D888, let me tell you what I would do with it. I would keep it by my bedside. That way, when I wake up in the middle of the night, I could record a melody or a groove and build on it later when I was fully awake. I would take the D888 with me on every gig. That way I could record during gig breaks and even record while on route to the gig. Basically, I would take it everywhere – yes, everywhere! I mean, with 3-band EQ, Effects Sends galore, XLR and TRS inputs, and 40-bit processing (that’s better than I get in my home studio), I would always have everything I need at my fingertips. No more lost inspiration! No more audio limitations! I’ll say it again – I would take the Korg D888 everywhere I go! Then, no one would miss the quality of my audio. I would simply play them a song recorded on my Korg D888 that would blow their ears off! And for that other group – the ones who think I already have everything I need – for the first time in my life I would agree with them! With the Korg D888, I would indeed finally have everything I need!
Jan 8, 2008/10:41 am