Loopmasters

Loopmasters first came to light in 1999 under the 'Beatnik Samples' banner, which released 4 Sample CDs known as the 'Modular Series', and received excellent reviews in the UK and overseas by the likes of Future Music (Platinum Awards), Sound on Sound (5 star reviews) and many other magazines, mainly for the flexibility and general quality of these titles. The titles were distributed worldwide and were used by many recording artists, multimedia designers, library music producers and dance music producers. Loopmasters officially launched early in 2003 with the aim of producing flexible sample libraries for producers and musicians who required top quality playing from seasoned professionals to integrate into and inspire their music. Our challenge is to provide you with the best samples and music software that money can buy, so far so good!
Prizes: 39 artist series DVDs (value each: $57.68 to $93.77)

http://www.loopmasters.com

IK Multimedia

IK Multimedia is the computer music technology leader offering the widest range of software music production tools with great sound quality and a realistic look and feel, plus a complete range of innovative guitar and bass interfaces and controllers. With over one million installations worldwide, IK products have been adopted by musicians of every level, from beginners to professionals, to gain access to high-end, studio-quality gear from their computers. IK brands include AmpliTube®, StealthPlug™, StompIO™, SampleTank®, T-RackS® and many more.
Prizes: 3 licences for Miroslav Philarmonik Full Version (value each: $399.99) and 3 licences for AmpliTube 3 (value each: $349.99 )

http://www.ikmultimedia.com

Epiphone
Epiphone is one of the best-known manufacturers of musical instruments in the world, and has existed for over 100 years. It produces electric guitars, basses, acoustic guitars and amplifiers, as well as banjos and mandolins.
Prizes: 3 electric guitars Epiphone Casino Archtop Vintage Sunburst (retail price each: €520.00)
http://www.epiphone.com

eMedia

eMedia Music Corporation is a software developer dedicated to producing high-quality multimedia music instruction software and DVD. eMedia's flagship titles are the best-selling eMedia Guitar Method and eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method. eMedia also produces Guitar Songs, Blues Guitar Legends, and eMedia Bass Method. eMedia recently released a line of instructional CD-ROMs under the popular For Dummies brand which includes Guitar For Dummies ® and Piano For Dummies ® with more titles coming in Fall 2010.  eMedia's titles have been critically acclaimed by sources such as Newsweek, Guitar World and PC Magazine. eMedia products are available in computer and music retail stores worldwide, at online outlets and sold with some of the finest guitars and keyboards.  For 16 years, eMedia has been helping over a Million people learn to play music easier! For more information, please visit www.emediamusic.com.
Prizes: 3 eMedia Guitar Collections ($179.95 Retail value), 3 eMedia Piano & Keyboard Methods Deluxe ($99.95 Retail value), 8 eMedia Guitar Methods ($59.95 Retail value) and 8 eMedia Piano & Keyboard Methods ($59.95 Retail value)
http://www.emediamusic.com

Blue Cat Audio

Blue Cat Audio focuses on providing flexible and powerful audio tools for musicians and audio professionals, offering a wide range of audio processing and analysis plugins, as well as audio software engineering and consulting services.
Prizes: 1 license for the Blue Cat’s Master Pack plugin bundle (value: $399), 1 license for the Blue Cat’s Analysis Pack plugin bundle (value: $299) and 1 license for the Blue Cat’s Multi Pack plugin bundle (value: $199)

http://www.bluecataudio.com

EarMaster

Internationally acclaimed ear training software, EarMaster is a must for all musicians! It improves your musical ear and your musical performance. It is interactive, fun and it features 651 lessons covering all important aspects of ear training (211 of these are jazz lessons) - lessons in recognizing and transcribing Intervals, Chords, Scales, Rhythms and Melodies! You can use the on-screen piano, guitar, bass, cello etc. or play your answers using a microphone or a MIDI-instrument. The tutor will guide you through your training or you can choose to set up and customize the exercises exactly as you wish. The detailed statistics tell you how you are progressing. EarMaster suits the needs of modern musicians at any level – whether you play rock, jazz or classical music. Remember! Better ears mean better playing…
Prizes: 3 licences for EarMaster Pro 5 (value each: €69.95) and 8 licences for EarMaster Essential 5 (value each: €29.95)

http://www.earmaster.com/

Kong Audio

Kong Audio presents authentic, highly-playable instrumental works, originating from the deep understanding of the instruments, and from the devotion to create lasting values for musicians around the world.
Prizes: 3 licences for the Instant China plugin bundle (value each: $173)

http://www.chineekong.com

Music Gorilla

MusicGorilla.com offers unsigned artists access to the pros who can take their careers to the next level. Not only will the industry hear your music, but on top of that, they offer free Film, TV and Songwriting submissions, free Live Major Label Showcases, the opportunity to have your songs in MV's catalog and much, much more. MusicGorilla.com is the best place to be if you want to further your career!
Prizes:1 year artist membership on MusicGorilla.com (value: $229.95)

http://www.musicgorilla.com

Guitar Pro

Guitar Pro is a multitrack tablature editor for guitar, banjo and bass. Besides writing scores, Guitar Pro is a useful resource for guitarists from beginner to experienced levels to progress, compose, or simply accompany themselves.
Prizes: 2 licences for the Guitar Pro 6 software (value each: $59.95)

http://www.guitar-pro.com

Equinox Sounds

Equinox Sounds is a new sound company based in Barcelona. We develop loop libraries in ACID and REX2 formats. Our products are aimed at producers, composers, DJ's and remixers who are looking for melodic and rhythmic elements to add to their projects. Also, due to their melodic nature, Equinox Sounds products have been used by multimedia professionals.
Prizes: a product of your choice from Equinox sound's product range (value: $9.95 to $90)

http://www.equinoxsounds.com

Producer Loops

Producer Loops is a retail website that offers musicians, producers and recording studios a wide range of LEGAL downloads. Producer Loops is owned and managed by music retailer and sample pack developer, Inspiration Sounds, which was established in 2004 and has been serving musicians and producers all around the world ever since.
Prizes: a product of your choice from Producer Loops product range (value: €9,70 to €68,29)

http://www.producerloops.com

Sonicbids
Sonicbids enables you to get a press kit to anyone electronically. Create your EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit) in 20 minutes or less. Email your EPK™ to anyone, anywhere and save time & money. Exclusive one-click submissions to hundreds of events. Edit your EPK as often as you like, no matter where it’s been sent (it updates automatically)!
http://www.sonicbids.com/100musicsongwritingcontest