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Cymbal Slice 2024 | LIVE!
The quest - create a cue with the provided bowed cymbal samples, much like a sushi chef expertly prepares their ingredients!
This challenge encouraged participants to slice, dice, stretch, and creatively manipulate the samples in any way imaginable, transforming these sounds into something uniquely yours, and showcasing their ability to innovate and design sound with precision and creativity.
FRIGHT NIGHT Composer Quest
It’s that spine-tingling time of year again! Introducing the 52 Cues Fright Night Composer Quest, where we'll fill the crisp autumn air with echoes of haunted harmonies!
Slink, crawl or skitter over to the FRIGHT NIGHT Composer Quest info page to find out more.
Featured Composer: Kris Claerhout
Kris Claerhout began his "sync" adventure at the beginning of the pandemic, finding great enjoyment in it—and earning a modest income as well. Kris is also a label manager and booking agent.
And the Winner is…
Scott McLaughlin has won our very first 52 Cues Composer Derby! You can read more about the track here.
Sampling Bologna is Really Hard!
This week, we had our first Production Derby Day! Composers had 3 weeks to write a tension cue using sound-designed samples from the kitchen. You can view the replay of the composers presenting their music, and then vote for the winner. It’s easy and free to join the community!
You’re Invited to Derby Day!
We’ve got 10 fantastic composers competing in our “Tension and the Kitchen Sink” challenge…and you can help select the winner!