User blog comment:Adept-eX/Simply I got fed up with this people!/@comment-24684900-20140911011838/@comment-35301431-20140911014829

If sampling isn't allowed in this contest, then it needs to be clearly stated. . Personally, this seems like a knee-jerk reaction and I am disappointed it wasn't handled with some sense.

Being able to remix a sample sound does show ability. Working from available media helps producers who don't have live instrument or group help. Even without a sample pack, there are companies that provide programs with pre-exisiting sounds samples for people to use at their encouragement.

Unless you are saying Planty and other producers should form a live-band in order to enter a contest, sampling will always be the logical option.