Halo 4 soundtrack remix contest

Sharpen your plugins, download the stems and get cracking as the new Halo 4 soundtrack contest is already underway!

Join the ranks of world-renowned electronic producers by submitting your own remix for a chance at global recognition and epic prizes.

The Halo Nation is one of the most dedicated fan bases in all of gaming. Comprised of millions of fans around the world, Microsoft and 343 Industries, in conjunction with soundtrack partner 7Hz Productions, are recognizing the passion of these fans with the ‘Halo 4’ Soundtrack Remix Contest.

Musicians and ‘Halo’ gamers alike will have the ability to put their own spin on the ‘Halo 4’ Soundtrack working with exclusive original stems from famed composer/producer Neil Davidge, competing for a shot at global recognition.

Halo 4 Trigger Headset

The competition starts Oct. 3 and will run through Oct. 29, with prizes awarded to the most original and creative tracks. Fans will have access to samples of Awakening, To Galaxy, and Nemesis from the ‘Halo 4’ Soundtrack, allowing for a wide range of potential remix styles and musical genres. For full contest submission guidelines and rules, visit: Halo4Remix.com. 

Entries will be judged by composer Neil Davidge of Massive Attack, ‘Halo 4’ audio director Sotaro Tojima, and electronic musicians Sander Van Doorn and CASPA based on originality, creativity, and musicality. Winners will be announced on Nov. 16. 

 The fans halo remix contest prizes and conditions are subject to change and do vary form region to region so check out the list below and see what you may be able to get your hands onto!

USA

 Grand Prize

•           Samsung Series 7 Laptop

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official Halo Soundtracks

First Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official Halo Soundtracks

Second Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           ‘Halo 4’ Official Soundtrack

Canada

Grand Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official ‘Halo’ Soundtracks

•           12+1 Month ‘Halo 4’ Xbox LIVE Gold Membership 

First Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           12+1 Month ‘Halo 4’ Xbox LIVE Gold Membership

Second Prize

•           Xbox 360 ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Wireless Controller

•           ‘Halo 4’ Game

Mexico

Grand Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official ‘Halo’ Soundtracks

First Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official ‘Halo’ Soundtracks

Second Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands

Grand Prize (1 per market, 6 in total)

•           Samsung Series 5 Laptop

•           Samsung 2.1 Wireless Audio Dock

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official ‘Halo’ Soundtracks

Runner Up Prize (1 per market, 6 in total)

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official ‘Halo’ Soundtracks

Australia

Grand Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           ‘Halo 4’ Trigger Stereo Headset

•           Complete Collection of Official ‘Halo’ Soundtracks

•           12+1 Month ‘Halo 4’ Xbox LIVE Gold Membership 

First Prize

•           ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Xbox 360 320GB Console

•           12+1 Month ‘Halo 4’ Xbox LIVE Gold Membership

Second Prize

•           Xbox 360 ‘Halo 4’ Limited Edition Wireless Controller

•           ‘Halo 4’ Game

For more information, please visit www.Halo4Remix.com for an introductory video on the ‘Halo 4’ Fan Remix Contest.

Please note the ‘Halo 4’ Official Soundtrack: Special Limited Edition release date has been moved to Nov.6 due to an exclusive content reveal.

The ‘Halo 4’ Official Soundtrack: Special Limited Edition includes:

•           ‘Halo 4’ Original Soundtrack

•           ‘Halo 4’ 14-track remix album

•           Exclusive ‘Making of ‘Halo 4’ Music’ DVD titled ‘Composing A Universe’ and containing over 70 minutes of unique behind the scenes footage, interviews and recording sessions from Abbey Road

•           Exclusive hardcover book on the ‘Making of ‘Halo 4’ Music’ featuring production and composition notes from Neil Davidge plus exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and exclusive artwork images

•           Exclusive 12” Neil Davidge signed art print

•           Exclusive 180g heavy weight 12’ Vinyl Full color Picture Disk of Master Chief and Cortana in a uniquely designed Sleeve bag

•           Avatar T-Shirt download (Male & Female)

•           The first 5000 orders will all be individually numbered in a limited series

Halo 4 Limited Edition Console

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Launching worldwide exclusively on Xbox 360 Nov.6, 2012, ‘Halo 4’ is the next blockbuster installment of the iconic franchise that has shaped entertainment history and defined a generation of gamers. Developed by 343 Industries, ‘Halo 4’ continues the story of the series’ iconic hero the Master Chief as he returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. ‘Halo 4’ takes the series in a bold new direction by delivering its most epic and explorative campaign yet, alongside an emotionally resonant story and a groundbreaking multiplayer offering unlike anything before it – setting the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga.

Not only is the campaign looking awesome the weapons sound and look incredible

The standard edition of ‘Halo 4’ will be available for $59.99 (U.S. ERP), and the Limited Edition, which includes an extended 90-minute version of the live-action digital series ‘Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn’ and additional bonus content, will be available for $99.99 (U.S. ERP). Fans can also pick up the Xbox 360 Limited Edition ‘Halo 4’ Console Bundle for $399.99 (U.S. ERP) and a standalone Xbox 360 Limited Edition ‘Halo 4’ Wireless Controller for $59.99 (U.S. EPR).

If your looking for a little bit of inspitation here's a youtube clip that one of the guys at DG knocked up a few years back. Yeah it's a little old but it finds relevance here.

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