San Francisco Laptop Battle March 13, 2004

The laptop battle is a competive event for laptop musicians to match their skills against one another. Battles are chosen randomly and conducted in 3 minute rounds. A panel of judges decides which contestant advances to the next round, single elimination style. It's a fusion of sound design, composition and stage performance and a chance for laptop musicians to prove their skills in battle and develop techniques and strategies.
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