I am currently entering a composition using VDL:2 sounds into a public 'tracking' competition.  The competition rules state that all samples must be legal to protect everyone involved.  It makes sense.  My question is whether the way in which I am using these sounds is legal.  I have included samples of rendered patterns and notes using the VDL:2 VST instrument in my entry, so I believe I am only submitting sounds that are my own creative property.  Are these sounds mine to distribute or is this illegal under the VDL:2 license?

I have the ability to revoke my entry to the contest if need be.

If you bought them, you can use them.  You license them through your purchase.  I'm pretty darn sure this is legal, based on your description.  You can view more about it in the front pages of your user manual.  It discusses it first thing.  That should clear it up.  If you're still unsure, you may wish to seek legal counsel, but I think that if you read through the manual, the licensing, and the ";what you can and cannot do"; section, you're very likely ok...

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I am currently entering a composition using VDL:2 sounds into a public 'tracking' competition.  The competition rules state that all samples must be legal to protect everyone involved.  It makes sense.  My question is whether the way in which I am using these sounds is legal.  I have included samples of rendered patterns and notes using the VDL:2 VST instrument in my entry, so I believe I am only submitting sounds that are my own creative property.  Are these sounds mine to distribute or is this illegal under the VDL:2 license?

I have the ability to revoke my entry to the contest if need be.
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I have done a similar competition, and all you need to be able to do is prove you have a valid license if they ask. 

As long as what you're submitting is a work that you've created yourself (musical composition, etc), using VDL sounds in it is fine. When you purchase VDL, you aren't purchasing the sounds, you're purchasing the license to use them in recordings of your compositions. So from what you're describing, you should be fine.

Let us know how the competition goes, or feel free to post a link to it here so others can check it out if you're interested. Good luck!