What is the policy regarding copyrighted compositions? Is it ok to upload a cover of a copyrighted piece?

Or should the contestants upload only free pieces under a CC license?

Thanks!

What each contestant uploads is under his/her responsibility and we do not evaluate whether a certain composition is copyrighted or not. The best would of course be if you ask the copyright owner for permission to use it, or rearrange the composition in a way so that it only has a restricted resemblance to the original composition.

Or should the contestants upload only free pieces under a CC license?

Thanks!

Tried trial of 5 and totally loved it, but then I bought Radical Piano. With v6 out, I think I need to re-evaluate. But here is a question:

How can I record a demo with trial version? Aren't there some keys disabled? I remember few not working when I was trying v5 under Linux.

It is correct that the trial version has some disabled keys, but you may still use it in the video.

How can I record a demo with trial version? Aren't there some keys disabled? I remember few not working when I was trying v5 under Linux.

Great to see the rules again! However, unfortunately still, I can't post any video on YouTube due to the inaccessibility of registering a Google account in my area. Can I post the video on a host other than YouTube? Thanks!

You can send us the video and we will upload it to our own Youtube channel.

Time for our yearly video contest! Here you can show the world what you can do with Pianoteq 6 in front of the camera. At the same time, you will get a chance to win a value coupon of up to 400 € for purchasing Pianoteq products in our online store.

As from today until (and including) November 5th, publish your own video on YouTube where you are using Pianoteq 6 (Stage, Standard or Pro version).
When your video is posted on Youtube, announce it here:
http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=5301

The contest is open to everyone. If you are not yet a registered Pianoteq user, you may use the latest trial version.

Rules:

• Only one entry per contestant is allowed.

• The video needs to be new, not published before October 9th 2017.

• It needs to be clear on your video that you are using Pianoteq 6, either by showing the interface, talking about Pianoteq 6 or displaying Pianoteq 6 in text.

• You are allowed to use another instrument or voice alongside Pianoteq if you want.

• All videos should be evaluated on the originality of the composition and/or the originality of the sound and/or the quality of the performance, with no specific priority between these three aspects.

• Voting starts on November 6th and ends on November 19th.

• Voting is open to everybody.

• Attempts to vote several times will disqualify the vote.

• Everybody who votes must pick 3 entries. The entry with the most votes will win.

• The winners will be announced on November 20th.

Prizes to win - value coupons, valid in our online store:
1st prize: 400 €
2nd prize: 300 €
3rd prize: 200 €
All remaining entries get: 20 €

Here you can find some tools for creating Youtube videos:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-YouTube-Video
http://www.wikihow.com/Upload-a-Video-to-YouTube

You may find some inspiration from previous contests:
2012: http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=2583
2013: http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=3079
2014: http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=3659
2015: http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=4091
2016: http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=4762

If you have any question, just reply to this post.

Good luck!