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Hello everyone. I hope all is well for you.
So the time has come. My first release is out into the world. I have it on YouTube but also submitted it to the HOFA Contest. I would appreciate it you have a listen and even vote for it on the contest if you like it. It will mean a lot to me.

https://hofa-contest.com/song/23851/

Some background for anyone interested:
My track Dasein was composed late 2024, back when I took seriously my love for music and begun learning the process of music production. Prior to that I had a few sporadic demos, no mixing, nothing. At the same time, I joined SoundGym but only took it seriously later in 2025 when I paid for subscription.
I postponed a lot the release of Dasein. I tried to hone my ears and learn mixing/mastering, tried to find time for it while running a pharmacy, doubted myself more times than I can count, and in the meantime recorded another 7-8 tracks (it was the only thing I knew how to do). Recently I said, ‘this can’t go on forever’, and decided to go all in and finish the thing. What you hear is the result. I put a lot of myself into it. I also designed the cover and the logo, which have a lot of meaning to me.
I want to thank everyone here who anticipated this release through our personal communication. Your eagerness helped me move forward.

A sidenote: The title comes from the book ‘Sein und Zeit’ (Being and Time) by Heidegger, and it’s the central word of the book. It signifies the mode of being that we humans fall into. We are not merely alive, but we Exist, and that very existence is an issue for us (meaning we are confronted with it as a topic of inquiry).

Congrats @Necro Smoothie for winning the Diamond Ears Award!

good job cindy

Congrats @Hadri Tau for winning the Golden Ears Award!

用耳机完成不了Stereohead游戏，正确率非常低。除了用音箱，还有其他办法通过游戏吗

How can this happen? I've removed identifying info since I'm not trying to call anyone out but... like... how?

As some of us know, the hourly BeatRace competition has not been working correctly since Monday. I have opened a ticket and I know other participants have too. I have suggested that SoundGym post in Dashboard giving us an update on the situation – that is, most importantly, when the issue is going to be resolved.

Ever nodded along to 'transient shaping' or 'parallel compression' without really knowing what it means? This finally demystifies the jargon every producer pretends to understand 🧊🎛️

Cut Champ Winner, Jun. 22nd - Jun. 25th:

1st: @Cindy Preta 76 pts
2nd: @Mike Benza 76 pts
3rd: @Romano G 75 pts

See complete standings:
https://www.soundgym.co/contest/view?id=G6CIQD4M7T9

Congrats @Nicolas Roy for winning the Golden Ears Award!

Congrats @hyeongjin you for winning the Golden Ears Award!