VOLUME 3
Community sample mayhem!
Submit your tracks HERE
1. About
First of all: yes, we can count to three.
Second: we're back for another non-profit and open-source Various Artists compilation made entirely in trackers!
This time, after 1800+ sample submissions, our community has built together a Sample Pack consisting of aprox. 300 original sounds that should be used in all tracks of the upcoming V/A: Drum one-shots and loops, leads, basses, pads, weird glitches, recorded instruments, field recordings, farts (!), and a lot more.
Needless to say, we're all very excited for one more round of sonic insanity. The first two TRACKERCORPS volumes were filled with absolute bangers from our small community, ranging from Techno to Breakcore - all cooked in trackers.
Anyways, let me just refresh your memory:
If you're new here and still have no idea what this is about, take a few minutes to look around our humble website.
2. Deadlines (subject to extension)
| Sample Submissions | |
| Sample Pack Release | |
| Track Submissions | Until March 31th, 2025 |
| Tracklist Results | April 14th, 2025 |
| V/A Release | TBA, most likely in May |
3. Rules
Submission must be made in a tracker.
Submission must be created entirely using the provided samples [CLICK HERE].
Processing with 3rd party FX plugins is allowed, but should be bounced/printed into samples (project must be playable with no VST, AU, AAX or LV2 dependencies).
No genre restrictions, but We HIGHLY encourage experimentation. The weirder, the better.
Collabs are allowed.
4. File Specifications
Audio format: WAV (preferably 16-24 bits but any will do)
Samplerate: 44khz - 48khz
Max. peak: -6 db
Suggested Length: 2:00 - 5:00
Don't forget to include the mod/it/xrns/project file. Open Source, bruh!
Submit your songs HERE
4.1 Pre-Master Recommendations for Renoise
Disable all the mastering effects in your master channel - specifically: compressors, limiters, equalizers, high/low-pass filters, and clippers. Keep any creative effects. All tracks will be mastered before release, so renders without clipping/compression are preferred.
- No problem if your track is clipped for aesthetic reasons (e.g., breakcore, hardcore, etc.). If your track is supposed to be clipped, then let it be.
Jump to the possibly loudest part of your track and let it play for a bit while checking the peak values.
Turn down the master fader until your peak is no louder than -6dB.
Render your song.
(Optional) If needed, send a second render with your own master. We’ll use it as a reference.
5. Creative Commons and Open Source blablabla
- By submitting your music to TRACKERCORPS, you agree to have your music published and distributed for free, under a CC BY-NC license (see below), in the following places, with NO MONETIZATION INVOLVED: Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Soulseek and YouTube.
- CC BY-NC: The license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution/credits are given to the creator.
- You may withdraw your submissions at any time.
- Artists still hold all the rights to their music. They can “re-release” tracks in other places and do whatever they want to them.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Under construction. Come back soon!
- Trackercorps is a small non-profit community with a strong DIY and collaborative mentality. It started as the 'Renoise Breakcore' Discord server, in 2021, created by friends amane:og and Cubeinthebox.
- Check the About section if you reached the bottom of this page and still have no idea what a tracker is.