Human + Machine Submission Page

This is your moment

To be officially entered in this historic songwriting challenge, please fill out the form below. You will be notified via your submission email verifying that your track has been officially entered in the contest.

Learn more about the contest and how to get started by visiting Soundful's microsite.

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Important Dates:

 The contest closes at 11:59 PM on August 12th
 The winners will be announced via email and across all platforms on August 19th

Help us spread the word:
 Create a creative video of you making or listening to your track
 Post to your social media
 Tag @kaskade, @soundfulmusic and @soundcloud
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FAQs

What are the rules of the contest?

For official contest rules, visit this link.

How old do I have to be to enter the contest?

Entrants must be at least 18 years of age.

What is the official prize list?

•  Kaskade will finish the track and release it as Feat. artist track on his label
•  Perform w/ Kaskade in Vegas
•  2 years free on Soundful Pro plan
•  1 year free on Soundful Pro Plan
•  1 Year Soundcloud Next Pro Subscription
•  $1000 Cash prize by Soundful
•  $500 Cash prize 
•  Up to $1000 towards travel meet and greet provided by Soundful
•  Release on Arcade

How/when will I be notified if I win the Grand Prize or the Runner-Up Prize?

Winners will be notified on or around August 19th via the email address you used to submit your track to the contest. Please check all folders of your inbox around this date.

When will I perform with Kaskade in Vegas?

TBD after winner’s announcement.

Will I be responsible for any fees associated with traveling to meet and perform with Kaskade?

Soundful will provide up to $1000 to the Grand Prize place winner to use towards travel expenses to meet Kaskade.

What if I win but I can’t travel during the dates provided to meet Kaskade?

Winners who are unable to travel will forfeit this part of the prize.

What does it mean to perform with Kaskade?

You will join Kaskade in the DJ booth and play your song live with Kaskade at one of his shows in Vegas.

Who are the judges and what are the judging criteria?

Kaskade and his team will pick the winners. They reserve the right to pick the winners based on their knowledge of hit tracks. There is no set criteria. This is a purely subjective process.

Can I monetize the track that I submit on SoundCloud, and distribute to other streaming services?

Yes, with Soundful’s Premium subscription you have a Music Creator License that allows you to use your track in commercial music releases. See other allowed uses under a Music Creator License here.

How do I submit my track?

For your track to be officially entered, you’ll need to do the following:

Upload your track to your personal SoundCloud page. In the description field, add #kaskade so we know which track to consider.

Once your track is uploaded, visit the official submission page and there, you will be prompted to enter the following information:

•  Your name or your artist name
•  Your email address
•  The link to the track on your Soundcloud page
•  The link to your generated track in your Soundful library

How much editing is required and do I need vocals?

There is no recommended amount of editing you need to do to the track and you do not need to add vocals. However, the winners will be chosen by Kaskade and his team and you should consider this a demo you are submitted to their label.

What will get my track disqualified?

Any submission that did not begin with a track generated using Kaskade’s Collab model on Soundful.
Any submission using unlicensed samples or unlicensed vocals.
See the official rules for the contest here.

What happens to my membership on Soundful and Soundcloud after the promotional period ends?

For Soundful and SoundCloud, your membership will automatically renew at the end of the promotional period for a recurring monthly commitment if you do not cancel before the renewal date.

To cancel your Soundful membership, you must emailsupport@soundful.combefore the renewal date.
This applies to all participants and winners.

To cancel your SoundCloud Next Pro subscription, visit https://soundcloud.com/you/subscriptions to cancel before the renewal date.

Can I share and post my track on social media?

Yes, you can share your track to your socials! Tag @Kaskade, @Soundfulmusic, @Soundcloud for greater visibility.

What if I am already an existing Premium or Pro user on Soundful?

In regards to entering the contest, if you are an existing Premium user on Soundful you may take advantage of the discount code to upgrade to the Pro plan. If you are already registered on the Pro plan, you do not need to do anything.

In regards to winning the competition, you will receive an additional 1-2 years on the Soundful Pro plan at no cost to you. This will go into effect on your next upcoming renewal date.

if you have any questions, contact support@soundful.com