Shreddage 3 Stratus: Overview & Walkthrough (Kontakt Virtual Guitar) @ImpactSoundworksLLC

Impact Soundworks LLC Introducing SHREDDAGE 3 STRATUS, the next generation virtual guitar for Kontakt (VST, AU, AAX) by Impact Soundworks! This electric guitar sample library is built on 5+ years of experience & feedback and features a classic American sound with three pickups and 16 articulations to choose from. It's our most realistic, flexible, and customizable guitar ever.

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In this video, library producer Andrew Aversa walks through some of the key new features, improvements, and tone possibilities!

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by tens of thousands of musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Shreddage 3 Stratus: Overview & Walkthrough (Kontakt Virtual Guitar)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2018-11-01 | Introducing SHREDDAGE 3 STRATUS, the next generation virtual guitar for Kontakt (VST, AU, AAX) by Impact Soundworks! This electric guitar sample library is built on 5+ years of experience & feedback and features a classic American sound with three pickups and 16 articulations to choose from. It's our most realistic, flexible, and customizable guitar ever.

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In this video, library producer Andrew Aversa walks through some of the key new features, improvements, and tone possibilities!

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by tens of thousands of musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Articulation Mapping with Tokyo Scoring Strings 2.0

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-10-10 | Learn how to set up and map ANY articulation ANY way you want to match your perfect DAW workflow in Tokyo Scoring Strings 2.0! This is the latest evolution of our 'Total Articulation Control Technology' (TACT) system and it is the ultimate in customization for composers. Presented by Andrew Aversa.

TOKYO SCORING STRINGS 2.0 is our flagship orchestral string library, recently rebuilt from the ground up with reprocessed and reengineered samples, new mixes, UI and feature additions, brand new legato and playback scripts, and more!

🎻 Available now in three distinct editions!🎻
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0:00 Introduction
0:26 Basic Overview
1:04 Activating a Keyswitch
1:34 Toggling Legato per Articulation
2:06 Using Velocity for Mapping
2:57 Switching Legato Types
3:17 Switching Portamento Types
3:33 Combining Legato & Portamento Types
3:46 Adjusting Velocity Ranges
4:13 Stacking More Legato Types
5:11 Latching vs. Non-Latching Keyswitches
5:54 Switching Shorts via Modwheel
8:09 Explaining Shorts Dynamics
9:05 Saving a Mapping Snapshot
9:55 Key Range, Sustain Pedal Mapping
10:44 Wrap-Up

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Tokyo Scoring Strings 2.0 Complete Walkthrough

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-10-09 | Learn the features of and hear the full range of sounds in TOKYO SCORING STRINGS 2.0, our flagship orchestral string library, recently rebuilt from the ground up with reprocessed and reengineered samples, new mixes, UI and feature additions, brand new legato and playback scripts, and more! It is now easier than ever to get a natural, expressive performance. Learn how with this thorough walkthrough of Tokyo Scoring Strings. You'll see and hear examples of dynamics, vibrato, legato types, playback modes, con sordino, various articulations, sections, poly legato, and much more.

(Please note that some features in Tokyo Scoring Strings Complete are not available in Tokyo Scoring Strings Essentials and Tokyo Scoring Strings Free, but the general functionality of all libraries is the same.)

🎻 Available now in three distinct editions!🎻
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction to Tokyo Scoring Strings
1:52 Mic mixes
2:59 Main page of the interface
3:46 Vibrato
4:30 Articulations overview
7:55 Smart Attack
8:43 Dynamics
11:14 Playback Modes
12:04 Lookahead in a nutshell
12:46 Mono and poly legato
15:16 Legato Speed
17:05 Articulations in detail
18:24 Spectral Fusion System
19:25 Legato articulations
21:28 Portamento

Check out one of the sounds of the Oomphalapompatronium! From the mind of Leonard Solomon

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Introduction to Leonard Solomons Extraordinary Machines by Andrew Aversa

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Leonard Solomons Extraordinary Machines - Tutorial (Whimsical Virtual Instrument)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-09-11 | Take a tour through LEONARD SOLOMON'S EXTRAORDINARY MACHINES — an unconventional collection of one-of-a-kind instruments conceived and hand-built by one truly unique man, now captured and recreated in sample library form.

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The stars of the show are the one-of-a-kind inventions like the Bellowphone, Bottle Organ, and Oomphalapompatronium, though the collection is filled out by more familiar instruments as well. This sample library is especially well suited for lighthearted and whimsical tracks, specific sound design applications, and outside-the-box inspiration. We hope these fanciful creations will push your creativity in all-new directions.

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Shrine Maze by @Kaedalus (pt 4) Made with #GameVerb

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Shrine Maze by @Kaedalus (pt 3) Made with #GameVerb

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Shrine Maze by @Kaedalus (pt 2) Made with #GameVerb

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Shrine Maze by @Kaedalus (pt 1) Made with #GameVerb

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(pt 2) Aurelias Ascent by @FredrikhathenMusic using GameVerb! #gameverb #SNES #N64 #PSX

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(pt 1) Aurelias Ascent by @FredrikhathenMusic using GameVerb! #gameverb #SNES #N64 #PSX

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Nitrogen by DanFourts (pt 2)

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Nitrogen by DanFourts (pt 1)

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GameVerb Tutorial (Video Game Reverb Plugin: SNES, N64, PSX)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-08-13 | Relive the reverb of the 90s video game generation with GameVerb, now available from Impact Soundworks in VST, AU, AAX and CLAP formats.

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The legendary reverbs behind countless SNES, N64, and PSX games. One-click, game-accurate presets plus hardcore Geek Mode. Instantly transport any sounds right into the universes of your favorite classic games. Add unique flavor to lo-fi productions, EDM, or anything needing a retro feel.

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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GameVerb - SNES, N64, PSX Reverb Plugin - Available Now

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-07-30 | GameVerb is NOW AVAILABLE from Impact Soundworks in VST, AU, AAX, and CLAP formats! impactsoundworks.com/product/gameverb

Relive the reverb of the 90s video game generation.
The legendary reverbs behind countless SNES, N64, and PSX games.
One-click, game-accurate presets plus hardcore Geek Mode.
Instantly transport any sounds right into the universes of your favorite classic games.
Add unique flavor to lo-fi productions, EDM, or anything needing a retro feel.

(All music in this trailer written by Andrew Aversa using Super Audio Cart 2)

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Altera Keys - Memory Lane Montage by Victor Dutra

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-07-25 | Close your eyes and enjoy this montage of classic themes featuring the warm tones of ALTERA KEYS as performed by session keyboardist Victor Dutra! Altera Keys is Impact Soundworks' flagship keyboard virtual instrument (VST, AU, AAX formats) featuring 20 instruments inspired by classic electric pianos and analog synths. Available now for the free Kontakt Player. Shaky keyboard stand not included. 😉

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Whats your favorite ISW cinematic library?

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Cant own every instrument on earth? Our virtual libraries add authentic sounds to your music!

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You know it, you love it, you know well keeping making it - its Shreddage!

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World Instruments? World Instruments!

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2024 Summer Sale Announcement!

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Altera Keys - Analog & Warm Synth Sounds (No Talking)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-06-19 | Watch and listen to three keyboardists take ALTERA KEYS (Kontakt virtual instrument VST, AU, AAX) for a spin, showcasing its warm, analog side. No digital, FM-style sounds in this showcase, although this library can ABSOLUTELY do that as well. These demos just scratch the surface of the expressiveness and customization possible with this library!

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**Note - All sound is 100% Altera Keys, no external FX. All noises (key, release) can be adjusted both in the mix, and timbrally, from 'in your face' to off, from punchy and low to sparkly to mechanical.

ALTERA KEYS is the new flagship keyboard virtual instrument from Impact Soundworks. Designed for fast inspiration and superb out-of-the-box playability either on stage or in the studio, Altera Keys features 20 classic core instruments inspired by the Rhodes, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, DX7, JD-800, and others. Each sound has been lovingly crafted from scratch using synthesis & physical modeling to breathe new life into these venerable electric pianos & synthesizers and offer a truly never-before-heard take on them.

0:00 Victor Dutra - Rose Mk2
0:25 Andrew Aversa - Rose Mk2
0:44 Dean Guida - Pianet Z (despite what the screen says!)
2:02 Andrew Aversa - ZP-70
2:23 Victor Dutra - Little Fatty
3:02 Andrew Aversa - Little Fatty

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Victor Dutras: @victor_dutras

Altera Keys - Instrument Tutorial (Electric Piano + Keyboard VST)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-06-04 | Available now: impactsoundworks.com/product/altera-keys

Open a treasure trove of lush, beautiful, and warm keyboard sounds with ALTERA KEYS, a new flagship virtual instrument from Impact Soundworks. Designed for fast inspiration and superb out-of-the-box playability either on stage or in the studio, Altera Keys features 20 classic core instruments inspired by the Rhodes, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, DX7, JD-800, and others. Each sound has been lovingly crafted from scratch using synthesis & physical modeling to breathe new life into these venerable electric pianos & synthesizers and offer a truly never-before-heard take on them.

0:00 Introduction
1:09 Keys Layer
1:38 Tines Layer
2:44 Releases Layer
3:07 Tines & Releases Demos
4:39 Tremolo
4:50 Pads Layer
6:15 Shimmer Layer
7:14 Layer Balance
7:33 Preset Randomizer
8:32 Sound Page
10:00 Preamp
11:53 Tines Tweaking
12:59 Shimmer Tweaking
13:48 Pad Tweaking
15:52 Shimmer - Keys Link
16:37 Mixer & FX
17:42 Mixer Routing
18:20 More Sounds!
19:50 Conclusion

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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ALTERA KEYS: Synths, Hybrid Keys & Pads Presets (No Talking)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-05-29 | Available NOW: impactsoundworks.com/product/altera-keys
Open a treasure trove of lush, beautiful, and warm keyboard sounds with ALTERA KEYS, a new flagship virtual instrument from Impact Soundworks. Designed for fast inspiration and superb out-of-the-box playability either on stage or in the studio, Altera Keys features 20 classic core instruments inspired by the Rhodes, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, DX7, JD-800, and others. Each sound has been lovingly crafted from scratch using synthesis & physical modeling to breathe new life into these venerable electric pianos & synthesizers and offer a truly never-before-heard take on them.

PRESETS:
0:00 Glimmering Pianet (Hybrid Keys)
0:34 Golden Star (Hybrid Keys)
1:07 Jewel of the Desert (Hybrid Keys)
1:24 1980s Love (Synth Poly)
2:06 Echo Pluck (Synth Poly)
2:18 Electro-Bass (Synth Poly)
2:29 Flowers Blooming (Synth Poly)
2:54 Onsen (Pads)
3:19 Planetarium (Pads)
3:44 Kyoto Drops (Synth Poly)
3:57 Wavestation Style (Hybrid Keys)
4:13 Subtle Ambient Warmth (Hybrid Keys)
4:47 Karplus Echo (FX & Perc)
4:55 Muted Shimmer (Synth Poly)
5:18 Pluck + Wash (Synth Poly)
5:37 ZMI Fat Pad (Pads)
6:15 Play As Mono Bass (Hybrid Keys)
6:32 I Remember Snow (Pads)

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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ALTERA KEYS: Bread n Butter Presets (No Talking)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-05-28 | Available NOW: impactsoundworks.com/product/altera-keys
Open a treasure trove of lush, beautiful, and warm keyboard sounds with ALTERA KEYS, a new flagship virtual instrument from Impact Soundworks. Designed for fast inspiration and superb out-of-the-box playability either on stage or in the studio, Altera Keys features 20 classic core instruments inspired by the Rhodes, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, DX7, JD-800, and others. Each sound has been lovingly crafted from scratch using synthesis & physical modeling to breathe new life into these venerable electric pianos & synthesizers and offer a truly never-before-heard take on them.

PRESETS:
0:00 Love Song (Studio Keys - Digital)
0:26 800 Warm Droplets (Studio Keys - Digital)
0:49 Clavinext Vintage Funk (Studio Keys - Analog)
1:02 Little Fatty Warm (Studio Keys - Analog)
1:19 Pure 70s Pianet (Studio Keys - Analog)
2:03 Queen Rose (Studio Keys - Analog)
2:35 Warm and Fat Hybrid (Studio Keys - Analog)
2:55 DX7 Lush Silk (Studio Keys - Digital)
3:19 DX7 Play Softly (Studio Keys - Digital)
3:52 FM Phase Wurli (Studio Keys - Digital)
4:13 Glory Bells (Studio Keys - Digital)
4:38 ZP-70 Classic Cab (Studio Keys - Analog)
5:00 Little Chonk Clav (Studio Keys - Analog)
5:13 Vintage Digital Organ (Retro & Lofi Keys)
5:45 Lil Fat Fuzzy (Retro & Lofi Keys)
5:56 Lonely Space Radio (Retro & Lofi Keys)
6:35 Box Organ Rose (Retro & Lofi Keys)
6:50 Folk Air (Studio Keys - Analog)
7:05 Fireside Keys (Retro & Lofi Keys)

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Cripple Creek Virtual Banjo Playthrough (Special Reserves: Nashville Banjo)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-05-06 | Watch & listen to Jeremy Waters' arrangement of the classic banjo track "Cripple Creek" using Special Reserves: Nashville Banjo, the most expressive and easy-to-use banjo virtual instrument, compatible with the free Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX) plugin. With a high-end studio tone right out of the box, you don't need to worry about complicated mixing or controls to jump right in and start laying down rhythm and lead tracks fast! The eight UI knobs are carefully selected to make it easy to adjust your performance and tone without getting lost in the weeds.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Amazing Grace Virtual Banjo Playthrough (Special Reserves: Nashville Banjo)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-04-24 | Hear Andrew Aversa's bluegrass arrangement of "Amazing Grace" using Special Reserves: Nashville Banjo, the most expressive and easy-to-use banjo virtual instrument, compatible with the free Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX) plugin. With a high-end studio tone right out of the box, you don't need to worry about complicated mixing or controls to jump right in and start laying down rhythm and lead tracks fast! The eight UI knobs are carefully selected to make it easy to adjust your performance and tone without getting lost in the weeds.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Special Reserves: Nashville Banjo (Virtual Instrument Walkthrough)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-04-17 | Special Reserves: Nashville Banjo is the most expressive and easy-to-use banjo virtual instrument, compatible with the free Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX) plugin. With a high-end studio tone right out of the box, you don't need to worry about complicated mixing or controls to jump right in and start laying down rhythm and lead tracks fast! The eight UI knobs are carefully selected to make it easy to adjust your performance and tone without getting lost in the weeds.

Get NASHVILLE BANJO:
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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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The ultimate way to SHRED.

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-04-01 | We’d like to think we’ve become something of an authority on sample libraries that shred. But how do we take it further? When we imagine the future of shredding, where else can we go? For years, you've asked for something called "Shredder" — and who are we to deny the people what they want?Presenting SHREDDER, a groundbreaking project two years in the making.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Sneak Peek: ALTERA KEYS, upcoming keyboard sample library

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-03-21 | Our upcoming ALTERA KEYS will feature 20 distinctive keyboard sound sources, custom designed from the ground up and modeled after the legendary electric pianos and keyboards that have inspired us for decades — but transcending what *is* to become what we always imagined they could be.

Craft your own dream keyboard; you'll be easily able to customize the sound using five timbral layers. Or just choose from the provided 256 presets spanning genres from jazz to pop, funk to synthwave, ambient to EDM and more.

ALTERA KEYS will release in Q2 2024!

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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FLASH MAN with Riffage: Hard Rock (MIDI Playthrough)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-02-13 | See RIFFAGE: HARD ROCK in action with a mini 80s rock remix of the Flash Man theme from Mega Man 2. You'll see the instrument exactly as composer & ISW CEO Andrew Aversa uses it. Fit it right into an existing mix or be inspired to write something new. Its amazing performance, realism, tone, and efficiency make it the perfect partner for any hard rock productions. An ideal companion to our Shreddage series of electric guitars and basses.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Riffage: Hard Rock - Virtual Instrument Walkthrough

Impact Soundworks LLC 2024-02-08 | Let there be rock! With Riffage: Hard Rock, you can effortlessly create polished, idiomatic hard rock background tracks in the vein of AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith and others. This collection of 299 rhythm guitar loops is fully adaptable to any key and nearly any tempo. It comes with a killer amped tone right out of the box, or use the DI signal to dial in your perfect tone. Fit it right into an existing mix or be inspired to write something new. Its amazing performance, realism, tone, and efficiency make it the perfect partner for any hard rock productions. An ideal companion to our Shreddage series of electric guitars and basses.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Special Reserves: Colossal Hybrid Drums (Virtual Instrument Tutorial)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-12-28 | The 10-ton monster of drums and percussion, this library redefines the term "heavy" with a blend of mega-processed acoustic drum hits, ensembles, and slams. Whether you need drums to accompany ultra-low tuned rock and metal or punctuate the most epic of epic trailers, Colossal Hybrid Drums does exactly what you'd expect, and nothing less.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Special Reserves: Hyper Metals (Virtual Instrument Walkthrough)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-12-27 | From massive full-spectrum clangs and hits to surreal drones, Special Reserves: Hyper Metals goes beyond reality to a world of hyperrealistic steel and iron. Created from a blend of real recorded metals and carefully-crafted physical modeling synthesis, the library contains 13 multisampled percussive instruments along with 10 infinitely-sustaining drones, covering a wide range of low to high frequencies.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Special Reserves: Allura Pop Stacks (Instrument Walkthrough)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-12-23 | Special Reserves: Allura Pop Stacks is a virtual vocal instrument featuring the ethereal vocals of soprano Jillian Aversa, renowned for her work on Hollywood film and blockbuster video game franchises such as Halo, Destiny, God of War, Honor of Kings, and Gran Turismo. Running in the free Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX) plugin, the library allows you to layer up to FIVE simultaneous tracks of Jill's shimmering voice on either "ahh" or "ooh" syllables, creating an enveloping and atmospheric sound perfect for immersive background vocals.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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First Flame Virtual Electric Guitar Demo Playthrough (by Tremendouz)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-12-13 | With a legacy stretching across decades of rock and country music, Shreddage 3 Hollomatic (Kontakt Player VST, AU, AAX) is a famed hollowbody electric guitar with a rich, full-bodied sound and a signature twang. Its versatility in both the clean and high/low gain settings makes it an excellent choice for rock, rockabilly, country, and blues, as well as pop and jazz. Take advantage of its out-of-the-box playability or use the intuitive editors to shape the sound and performance.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 200,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Shreddage 3 Hollomatic Walkthrough (Electric Guitar Virtual Instrument)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-12-05 | Shreddage 3 Hollomatic is a famed hollowbody electric guitar with a rich, full-bodied sound and a signature twang. Its versatility in both the clean and high/low gain settings makes it an excellent choice for rock, rockabilly, country, and blues, as well as pop and jazz. See and hear this Kontakt Plugin (VST, AU, AAX) in action in this full walkthrough.

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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Mellow Jazz (Neck Pickup)
1:08 Lightly Warm n Clean (Bridge Pickup)
1:20 Cat on a Hot Silicon Roof Demo
2:21 Clean, Neck Pickup, No Effects
2:45 Clean, Bridge Pickup, No Effects
2:54 Performance Styles
3:56 Articulations
5:21 Legato
6:08 Noises
6:22 Hollomatic and Archtop, Compared
7:47 Conclusion

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Make Your Own Virtual Instruments in 20 Minutes

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-11-07 | Enroll in our first-ever course, on creating virtual instruments from start to finish (even if you've never done it before!) learn.impactsoundworks.com/create-virtual-instruments

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Spooky, Creepy, and Spine-Tingling Sound Design (with Samples, Synths + FX)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-10-31 | How can you create sounds that have an eerie, haunting, bone-chilling, spooky, or otherwise atmospheric feel?! Impact Soundworks owner and composer Andrew Aversa shows you how in this tutorial, which makes use of a variety of ISW instruments as well as 3rd-party plugins.

Tokyo Scoring Strings 🎻 impactsoundworks.com/product/tokyo-scoring-strings
Charisma Vol 1 🎤 impactsoundworks.com/product/charisma-volume-1
Super Audio Cart 🎮 impactsoundworks.com/product/super-audio-cart
Celestia 🎹 impactsoundworks.com/product/celestia-heavenly-sound-design

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Sample Library CEO Reads the YouTube Comments!

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-10-26 | From the positive to the negative to the flat-out weird and head-scratching, watch as I read and respond to a small selection of YouTube comments from our esteemed viewers!

Check out some of our fine virtual instruments & plugins mentioned in the video!

🎸 SHREDDAGE 3 HYDRA: impactsoundworks.com/product/shreddage-3-hydra

🎹 WATER PIANO: impactsoundworks.com/product/water-piano

🥁 MB GORDY PERCUSSION BOOBAMS: impactsoundworks.com/product/mb-gordy-percussion-boobams

🎼 ROSETTE MANDOLIN: impactsoundworks.com/product/rosette-mandolin

🎸 SHREDDAGE AMP XTC: impactsoundworks.com/product/shreddage-amp-xtc

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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0:00 Introduction
0:09 Physical modeling and the future
1:13 Great story
1:32 Updating to Shreddage 3.5
3:00 Voiceover script
3:30 Next Shreddage Amp
4:20 Good
4:37 Converting guitar to MIDI
5:29 Water Piano
6:40 Not free?!?!
7:11 League of Legends
7:45 a
7:52 As a Shreddage 3 Hydra...
8:04 Installation
8:48 Pulse downloader
9:21 Dobro?
9:36 Epic drum tutorial
10:03 Acoustic Alchemy
10:28 Using existing tools to make new sounds
11:08 Kontakt Player compatibility
11:35 Our support team
12:11 Paper Mario
12:20 E-MU Proteus
12:42 Closing

How to Do Realistic Chord Picking With Virtual Guitars (Shreddage + Rosette Tutorial)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-10-24 | Chord-picking arpeggios is a very common guitar technique, but how can you pull it off realistically with virtual instruments? In this tutorial, composer & Impact Soundworks founder Andrew Aversa demonstrates tips and techniques you can use to make your guitar arpeggios and chord picking sound better. (Download the MIDI file below for reference!) Although our Shreddage 3 Stratus and Rosette Fingerstyle guitars are used to demonstrate, these techniques apply to most virtual guitars.

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PROJECT RESOURCES (MIDI)
drive.google.com/file/d/15NDSOILus-rG9B4R24KMzbCqAK9ZSDaI/view?usp=drive_link

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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The Story of Impact Soundworks - makers of Shreddage, Tokyo Scoring Strings & more

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-10-17 | In 2023, we're celebrating our 15th anniversary. Hear from founder and CEO Andrew Aversa about the past, present, and future of Impact Soundworks! Thank you for supporting us for 15 years. What do you want to see in the next 15?

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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0:00 Introduction
0:09 The early years
3:54 Our philosophy and goals
5:27 Andrew's favorite products
6:56 What Andrew is most proud of
8:51 The future of Impact Soundworks
11:02 Closing thoughts

How to Produce Metal Rhythms and Chugs with Virtual Guitars (Nitro Tutorial Part 3)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-10-10 | Punch up your virtual guitar rhythms and chugs! In part THREE of this song breakdown tutorial, composer & Impact Soundworks owner Andrew Aversa shows the techniques you can use to make your rhythm parts more interesting through the right editing, articulation, and mixing. You can use these techniques for ISW instruments like the Shreddage 3 series but they also apply to any other virtual guitars.

WATCH PART 1: youtu.be/a-wn4WtiZFc (Overview of the song and general mixing)

WATCH PART 2: youtu.be/7Kv16O2-Uzw (Lead guitar sequencing and production)

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PROJECT RESOURCES (MIDI, snapshots, XTC preset)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kV-vVqHrfKHBuJiFPSj8FHCw-koeQSg9?usp=sharing

Vocals by Blake Inc. https://blakeinc.de/services/vocals/

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Creating Realistic Rock/Metal Leads and Solos with Virtual Instruments (Nitro Tutorial Part 2)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-09-29 | Are your virtual guitar leads sounding flat and lifeless? In part TWO of this song breakdown tutorial, composer & Impact Soundworks owner Andrew Aversa shows the key writing, performance, sequencing, and editing techniques used to create realistic virtual guitar lead melodies and solos. You can use these techniques for ISW instruments like the Shreddage 3 series but they also apply to any other virtual guitars.

WATCH PART 1: youtu.be/a-wn4WtiZFc (Overview of the song and general mixing)
WATCH PART 3: youtu.be/kVTn9Pp0RgI (Rhythm parts and chugs)

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Tokyo Scoring Drum Kits🥁 impactsoundworks.com/product/shreddage-3-abyss

PROJECT RESOURCES (MIDI, snapshots, XTC preset)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kV-vVqHrfKHBuJiFPSj8FHCw-koeQSg9?usp=sharing

Vocals by Blake Inc. https://blakeinc.de/services/vocals/

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Misty Mountainside Virtual Acoustic Instrument Demo Playthrough (by AviShai Dayanim)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-09-28 | Impact Soundworks' series of virtual guitars goes far beyond electric & rock/metal instruments! In this demo playthrough, you'll see how composer AviShai Dayanim uses Rosette Mandolin, Rosette Fingerstyle, and Pedal Steel (all from ISW) to compose a subtle, nuanced, and beautiful instrumental folk track.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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How to Produce a Metal Track with Virtual Guitars and Drums (Nitro Tutorial Part 1)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-09-25 | Ever wanted to write & produce a hard rock or metal track using all virtual instruments? In this virtual guitar and drum tutorial (PART 1), Impact Soundworks lead developer shows you how! You'll learn how to use virtual guitars like Shreddage 3 Jupiter & Rogue to create killer rhythm parts and leads, along with tips for drum production, amps, mixing and more.

WATCH PART 2: youtu.be/7Kv16O2-Uzw (Writing and producing better LEADS)
WATCH PART 3: youtu.be/kVTn9Pp0RgI (Writing and producing better RHYTHMS)

This tutorial will continue in future videos covering rhythm sequencing and processing, leads, and mixing in more depth. We have heard your request for Shreddage 3 tutorials, and there are more on the way!

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Tokyo Scoring Drum Kits🥁 impactsoundworks.com/product/shreddage-3-abyss

PROJECT RESOURCES (MIDI, snapshots, XTC preset)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kV-vVqHrfKHBuJiFPSj8FHCw-koeQSg9?usp=sharing

Vocals by Blake Inc. https://blakeinc.de/services/vocals/

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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Rosette Mandolin - Instrument Walkthrough

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-09-20 | Introducing Rosette Mandolin, a mainstay instrument of American folk music now available in your DAW! Powered by Impact Soundworks' Shreddage/Rosette guitar engine, play lively leads, rhythms, chops, chokes, strums, and much more - and learn how in this video. Watch composer & ISW developer Andrew Aversa demonstrate its major sounds and features, then read more here:

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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7+ Ways to Create Cinematic Pulses and Rhythms (Synths, Drums and More)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-09-07 | Want to create dynamic, pulsing rhythms, synths, and basses that keep a track or cue interesting? Composer & ISW developer Andrew Aversa shows you exactly how with a range of sound sources and free plugins. This kind of sound is ALL OVER many film, TV, and game soundtracks but can work really well in electronic music, metal breakdowns, and many other styles.

✅ IMPACT SOUNDWORKS INSTRUMENTS / PLUGINS USED
Momentum: impactsoundworks.com/product/momentum-acoustic-rhythmic-loops
Juggernaut: impactsoundworks.com/product/juggernaut-cinematic-electronic-scoring-tools
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✅ THIRD-PARTY PLUGINS
Vital: https://vital.audio/
dBlue Glitch: illformed.org

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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How to Create Lo-fi Music With Tape Sculptor (Tutorial)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-09-04 | Learn how to transform modern, high-quality virtual instruments into evocative, vintage-style sounds dripping with "vibe" using nothing but Impact Soundworks Tape Sculptor. Composer and ISW developer Andrew Aversa shows how he created all the elements of a lo-fi hip hop track one at a time, along with how each one is processed using Tape Sculptor to get the perfect atmospheric and ambient tone.

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Groove Bias: impactsoundworks.com/product/groove-bias
Tokyo Scoring Drum Kits: impactsoundworks.com/product/tokyo-scoring-drum-kits
Juggernaut: impactsoundworks.com/product/juggernaut-cinematic-electronic-scoring-tools
Super Audio Cart: impactsoundworks.com/product/super-audio-cart
Shreddage 3 Archtop: impactsoundworks.com/product/shreddage-3-archtop
Modern Harpejji: impactsoundworks.com/product/modern-harpejji

IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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How to Create Your Own Beautiful Synth Pads (Tutorial)

Impact Soundworks LLC 2023-08-29 | Learn how composer and ISW developer Andrew Aversa creates beautiful, atmospheric pads from scratch! You can use this technique to make your own sounds with any synthesizer you own (Andrew uses Zebra 2 in the video). Andrew walks you through the process from the beginning, starting with a default patch. He shows you how to edit and layer sounds, then add effects using tools you may already have, to create a unique, beautiful, and inspiring pad of your own.

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IMPACT SOUNDWORKS is a leading developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and music software tools for composers. Since 2008, our instruments have been used by over 100,000 musicians around the world on Billboard charting albums to major Hollywood blockbusters and AAA video games. Popular instruments include the SHREDDAGE series of virtual guitars, SUPER AUDIO CART retro chiptune sounds, VENTUS and PLECTRA SERIES world instruments, and dozens more.

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