.mp3 project guidelines

These are meant as a general guide. Guidelines will vary, be sure to consult the list for a project's specs.

All project submissions within the guidelines will be posted.

1. Projects are open to list members only
2. Deadlines will vary. Check the list and the project's webpage.
3. Source files and submissions will be shared via the .microsound hotline server:
   • microsound.synthesizer.org
4. Get the source files, path:
   • /Uploads/project_name Drop Box/
5. Post only 128kbps, 44.1kHz stereo, .mp3 files, 6 min or less.
6. On your desktop, create a folder with your name, place your .mp3 in it, and upload the folder to:
   • /Uploads/project_name Drop Box/
7. Announce to the list that your work is uploaded
8. Please put a filetype suffix on your filename:
   • myGlitchPiece.mp3
9. Keep filenames short:
   • good: myGlitchPiece.mp3
   • bad: myveryCool_new_metaphyscicalglitch-piece.mp3
10. No spaces, hyphens, or non-alphanumeric characters in the filenames:
    • good: myGlitchPiece.mp3
    • bad: my cool new glitch-piece!
11. A hotline server cannot be accessed via a browser. You'll need Hotline Client Software and a password. For more information visit:
    • http://microsound.org/hotline.php

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