Dixon Drums has just announced a new contest that could not only outfit you with a new drum kit, but also gives you a chance to show the world those sweet chops that you’ve been working on in your basement!
Here’s how it works:
Visit your local Dixon retailer (click here for a list of dealers).
Have a friend film you playing your best 2-minute drum solo on the Dixon Demon kit.
The public will vote to decide the top 6 entries to be submitted to an A&R panel in Hollywood who will declare a Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize winner will win a 3-day/2-night trip for two to Hollywood, CA and perform with studio musicians live in front of an A&R panel at a major recording studio! The performance will be filmed and featured on the A&R Channel on television! The winner will also get to talk music and drums with the execs.
In addition, Dixon will present the Grand Prize winner with a Dixon Outlaw Series 7-piece drum set and a full complement of hardware (ARV: $10,000). The five runner-ups will each receive a Dixon snare drum (ARV: $300).
Entry Deadline: 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2008 Get It:Click Here to Enter
The Deal:Gibson USA and Joan Jett have announced the launch of the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker guitar, designed and produced in close cooperation with the rock legend herself. The model pays tribute to the iconic Melody Maker Jett played on hits like “I Love Rock N’ Roll,” and “Do You Wanna Touch Me” and, true to her trailblazer status, marks the first Gibson electric signature model designed in conjunction with a female artist.
To celebrate, Gibson is giving away an autographed Gibson USA Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker Electric Guitar and one of ten copies of her latest CD, Sinner. Entry Deadline: July 31, 2008 Get It:Click Here to Enter
This package brings you out on the road with Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp for 5 days taking part in the scheduled camps on event days, and hanging out like a rock star on your day off. You will travel on the tour bus, stay at the hotels, and even receive a per diem for meals. Plus, they’re throwing in a Slash Signature Epiphone Les Paul and a $500 Guitar Center Gift Card!
The Deal:Groove Monkee has announced a new contest over at their website.
They are giving away a free copy of Toontrack’s Vintage Rock EZX Drum Samples. The Vintage Rock EZX for EZdrummer contains samples from the legendary Ludwig Keystone kit plus additional snares, cymbals and midi patterns. A full copy of EZdrummer is required to use this add-on pack.
They are also offering up a 2nd prize of your choice of any individual Groove Monkee library (Progressive, Fusion, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Country, Electronic, Metal, World Beats or Funk/Hip Hop/R&B) and a Groove Monkee t-shirt.
All you have to do to enter is sign up for the Groove Monkee monthly newsletter.
The Deal: The fine folks over at HowAudio.com have brought us another fantastic giveaway. They are giving away a Big Namba Studio Backpack.
Here’s some info from the Big Namba about the Studio Backpack:
The Big Namba Studio Backpack was created by our design team of musician’s and dj’s to provide an optimum carrying solution for a laptop mobile studio or computer dj requiring a large control surface. We call it a high performance bag because of the construction detail and the extreme high grade 1680D poly nylon materials that are used.
Designed for security, the Big Namba backpack has many musician friendly details that separate it from the other solutions on the market. Extremely long lockable zippers and unsnappable hinges which allow easier packing, a cable management system that makes it easy to keep cables organized, special material that wicks moisture away from your back, and even a secret stash pocket (for your iLoks, etc.) are a few of the special features.
For more, check out HowAudio’s Product Spotlight Video:
To be honest, I could really use this, so I really hope you lose and I win!
The Deal: In conjunction with Willie Moseley’s “Cool Looks, Classic Sounds: Retro-Inspired Basses” feature on funky new basses in the August issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine, Vintage Guitar and D’Addario are giving away sets of bass strings to five lucky winners! All you have to do is sign up for a free Vintage Guitar Magazine membership and you’ll be entered to win this bass guitar string giveaway.
Winners will receive a set of D’Addario XL Chromes Flat Wound bass guitar strings (valued at $59.99 to $84.99) AND a set of D’Addario XL Half Rounds (valued at $52.99 to $81.99). Entry Deadline: Not listed. Get It:Click Here to Enter
The Deal:Gibson and Epiphone are giving away an Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500ME acoustic guitar…powered by the all-new Epiphone eSonic2 preamp system. Entry Deadline: May 31, 2008 Get It:Click Here to Enter
The Deal:Logitech is teaming up with musical innovators Duran Duran on their 2008 ‘Red Carpet Massacre’ U.S. tour.
You’ll have a chance to win one of three separate grand prizes, featuring a Gibson Les Paul Studio, a Gibson Thunderbird Bass (both personally autographed by the band), or a Logitech Transporter network music player, their most premium audiophile digital audio tuner, valued at $2,000.00. Entry Deadline: May 31, 2008 Get It:Click Here to Enter
The Deal:HowAudio.com is giving you the chance to win 1 of 3 Mixcraft Recording Studio Software Packages.
Here’s some info about Mixcraft:
Mixcraft is a multi-track audio recording program, that allows you to record and play multiple tracks of audio and MIDI virtual instruments at the same time. Add effect processing such as reverb, delay, guitar amp simulator, flanger or any 3rd party VST™ or DirectX™ effects. Hook up a MIDI keyboard and you can play a whole studio full of virtual synthesizers! As remix software, it supports Apple Loops™, Acid Loops™ and our own custom loop format. Mixcraft’s Song Kits allow you to create your own song in dozens of styles to sing along or rap to. Creating your own loop or extracting a loop from a well known song is a few clicks away. With Mixcraft, you can always be on the beat! When you’ve finished your project, mix down your music to CD or MP3 directly in Mixcraft! Even with all this power.
The Deal:Guitar World Magazine is giving away a Marshall Kerry King Signature JCM800 Amplifier Head valued at $2,700. In addition, they’ve developed an entertaining little video game called the “Kerry King Amp Rampage Game.” It’s no Guitar Hero, but will keep you occupied for a few minutes. Entry Deadline: Not Listed Get It:Click Here to Enter
The Deal:Guitar Player Magazine and Taylor have teamed up to give away a Taylor SolidBody Classic guitar signed by multi-platinum rockers Everclear. The lucky winner will also snag a copy of Everclear’s newest album, The Vegas Years. Entry Deadline: June 1, 2008 Get It:Click Here to Enter
The Deal: All month we’ve been running a GearPipe exclusive contest, with the winner taking home a boat-load of royalty free MIDI drum loops from Groove Monkee. If you’ve been lazy, now’s your time to enter. There are only two days left! Entry Deadline: April 30, 2008 Get It:Click Here To Enter