zirconstGET THE ALBUM! Harmony of Heroes: http://harmonyofheroes.com A jazzy breakbeat / chill remix by zircon of the "Trophy Tussle" theme from Super Smash Brothers Melee on GameCube! This was created to commemorate the new Smash Bros 3DS as part of "Harmony of Heroes", a fan-made compilation album.
I've been a huge fan of Smash Bros since the Nintendo 64 days and it was a real pleasure to remix this theme.
ABOUT ZIRCON: zircon (Andrew Aversa) is an EDM / electronic music producer, remixer, and game soundtrack composer. He has released over a dozen albums and soundtracks in styles ranging from breakbeat, big beat, dubstep, and drum n' bass, to epic orchestral, atmospheric, chillout, and vocal trance. He frequently collaborates with his wife, vocalist Jillian Aversa (http://JillianAversa.com/) and has written for such soundtracks as Soulcalibur V, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Monkey Island 2 SE, and many others.
zircon - Super Smash Bros Melee Smash Superstars (Trophy Tussle) [House / Jazz / Chill]zirconst2014-10-07 | GET THE ALBUM! Harmony of Heroes: http://harmonyofheroes.com A jazzy breakbeat / chill remix by zircon of the "Trophy Tussle" theme from Super Smash Brothers Melee on GameCube! This was created to commemorate the new Smash Bros 3DS as part of "Harmony of Heroes", a fan-made compilation album.
I've been a huge fan of Smash Bros since the Nintendo 64 days and it was a real pleasure to remix this theme.
ABOUT ZIRCON: zircon (Andrew Aversa) is an EDM / electronic music producer, remixer, and game soundtrack composer. He has released over a dozen albums and soundtracks in styles ranging from breakbeat, big beat, dubstep, and drum n' bass, to epic orchestral, atmospheric, chillout, and vocal trance. He frequently collaborates with his wife, vocalist Jillian Aversa (http://JillianAversa.com/) and has written for such soundtracks as Soulcalibur V, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Monkey Island 2 SE, and many others.
Art by The Wingless thewingless.comzircon - megasid 2066 (SID / C64 chiptune)zirconst2020-07-15 | SIDWave? Drum n' SID? Who knows, but it's fun! This track is a 'demake' of an unreleased song, from an upcoming album, converted 100% entirely to run through the legendary SID soundchip. Specifically, 25 of them. It uses the new inSIDious plugin / soft synth from Mike Clarke & Impact Soundworks.
No other synths, instruments, or effects are used - just a bit of mastering EQ and compression.
I still might do the occasional walkthrough on this channel, but otherwise, we're focusing on virtual instrument / sample library content over there!Shreddage 3 Stratus FREE Kontakt Instrument Overviewzirconst2019-01-23 | Walkthrough of Shreddage 3 Stratus FREE, the first ever free Shreddage instrument for Kontakt by Impact Soundworks! With most of the features and the core sounds from the full version intact, this is the most powerful and flexible FREE guitar sample library around.
Key features of Shreddage 3 Stratus (FULL Version) * New STRUMMING tab: Easily write custom rhythms with any chords * Four distinct playing style (fretting) algorithms + fretboard capo * 'Poly input' lookahead for much improved chord realism * Double, triple, and quad-tracking available in a single instance * Create custom dynamic, velocity, and palm mute curves * TACT 2.0: Map and trigger every articulation however you want * CONSOLE: Modular FX rack & mixer with 30 modules and 5 channels, PLUS 30+ custom cabinets
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.
impactsoundworks.comShreddage 3 Stratus - RELEASE TRAILERzirconst2018-11-01 | Super proud to announce the release of SHREDDAGE 3 STRATUS, the first in a series of next-generation virtual electric guitars & basses from Impact Soundworks! Available now for Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX).
Key features of Shreddage 3 Stratus: * New STRUMMING tab: Easily write custom rhythms with any chords * Four distinct playing style (fretting) algorithms + fretboard capo * 'Poly input' lookahead for much improved chord realism * Double, triple, and quad-tracking available in a single instance * Create custom dynamic, velocity, and palm mute curves * TACT 2.0: Map and trigger every articulation however you want * CONSOLE: Modular FX rack & mixer with 30 modules and 5 channels, PLUS 30+ custom cabinets
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.
Website & Shop: impactsoundworks.com ISW on Facebook: facebook.com/ImpactSoundworks ISW on Twitter: twitter.com/ISoundworksChannel Update Vlog (What Im Up To!)zirconst2018-07-04 | Just a brief unscripted update on what's going on in my life! Tangledeep, Impact Soundworks, soundtracks, new music, new family, and more...Acoustic Revolutions 3: Acoustic Guitar Sample Library Tutorialzirconst2018-06-07 | Tutorial and demo playthrough of my acoustic guitar mini-arrangement of my own track "The End" using Acoustic Revolutions 3, a Kontakt sample library (VST, AU, AAX) by Impact Soundworks. My main motivation for creating this virtual instrument is that I can't play guitar, and this is the next best thing :D
In this video, I run through all the key features of this phrase-based library which runs in the full version of Kontakt 5 (VST, AU, AAX). Lots of inspiring creative possibilities for film, game, and TV scores, but since everything is wordless, you can adapt the vocals to most any track.
[0:00] Theme of Tangledeep [2:28] Riverstone Reprieve (Town Theme) [5:59] Pastoral Excursion (Tutorial Area) [10:01] Mirai the Heroine (Dungeon Theme 1) [15:46] Down by the Corral (Town Theme 2) [18:19] Earthen Labyrinth (Dungeon Theme 2) [24:14] What's In That Barrel? (Fun Merchant) [26:31] Foreboding (Villain Theme 1) [28:09] Bandit Boss Battle (Boss Theme 1) [31:03] Victory! [32:36] Land of Blooming Mushrooms (Fungal Caverns) [Hiroki Kikuta] [38:50] Mysteries of Time (Dungeon Theme 3) [44:33] Exploring the Shifting Stones (Dungeon Theme 4) [49:30] Child of the Forest (Shara's Theme) [Norihiko Hibino] [54:01] The Great Sand Villa (Desert Theme) [57:26] Step Right Up! (Casino) [Grant Kirkhope] [1:01:29] Eternal Verdant Waltz (Dungeon Theme 5) [1:06:44] Unyielding Ambition (Villain Theme 2) [Norihiko Hibino, Andrew Aversa] [1:09:08] Clash With a Mighty Foe (Boss Theme 2) [1:11:30] Lost Relics of the Ancients (Dungeon Theme 6) [1:17:08] The Final Battle [1:20:08] Ending Credits [1:22:59] Defeat (Game Over) [1:24:15] Time to Rest [1:24:22] Commander of Monsters (Training Theme) [1:26:10] Reunion of Hope [1:28:29] Land of Blooming Mushrooms (Original Version) [Hiroki Kikuta] [1:31:47] Child of the Forest (Original Version) [Norihiko Hibino] [1:34:21] Tangledeep Launch Trailer [1:35:34] Tangledeep Early Access TrailerMeditation - Atmospheric Virtual Instrument (Guest Walkthrough)zirconst2018-01-31 | Additive synthesis and beautiful resonant sounds combine in this Kontakt virtual instrument designed by Andrew Aversa of Impact Soundworks. Perfect for film, TV, game scoring and atmospheric music!
In this video, special guest Reuben Cornell of the Samplecast (http://thesamplecast.com) walks through all the key features of Meditation!
(I'll be back for the next video!)
ISW on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ImpactSoundworks ISW on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ISoundworks ISW on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/isworksVentus Ethnic Winds - Ocarinas (Walkthrough)zirconst2017-11-23 | Virtual instrument featuring three lovely ocarinas (triple, Costa Rican, and xun) - Ventus Ocarinas is an ultra-deep and highly expressive sample library by Impact Soundworks and available now for Kontakt (VST, AU, AAX):
In this video, I explore the sounds of these ocarinas, looking at all articulations and a selection of the 900+ included phrases!
ISW on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ImpactSoundworks ISW on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ISoundworks ISW on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/isworksMOMENTUM: Percussive Sound Design - Library Walkthroughzirconst2017-10-04 | Momentum is a Kontakt instrument and WAV/REX collection based on over 2,500 uniquely organic performance loops. It's ideal for film, TV and game composers, as well as music producers that want original 'pulse' and rhythm material to drive their tracks! Available now through Impact Soundworks:
MORE LIBRARIES: impactsoundworks.com ISW on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ISoundworks ISW on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/ImpactSoundworkszircon - 1 HOUR Old School & Progressive Breakbeat Continuous Mixzirconst2017-09-05 | 63 minutes of old-school, modern, progressive, and remix breakbeat / breaks tracks by zircon! Great for workouts, running, gaming and more! Check out my entire discography below:
High Pressure System (Mega Man 9 remix) Nitronic Shadows ft. Jillian Aversa System Above Reason (Streets of Rage 2 remix) w/ tefnek Arsenal Million Years ft. Chris Gordon Dreams of Cobalt Flying Heaven (Super Street Fighter II Turbo remix) Ladder to the Sky The Art of Zen Speed of Light Charge My Shot Up (Mega Man 9 remix) Waste Water Wipeout (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4 remix) w/ tefnek Hourglass No Regret ft. Chris GordonSuper Audio Cart PC: Retro Computer Samples (Demo & Walkthrough)zirconst2017-08-30 | Super Audio Cart PC is a Kontakt virtual instrument (VST, AU, AAX) that emulates the classic chiptune sounds of AdLib/Soundblaster, Amiga, Atari 400/800, Commodore 64, WinGroove and many other classic computer sound sets and chips! With over 1,100 authentic AND modern sounds total in a 4-layer engine, this is a super powerful tool for both lo-fi and new music.
NOTE: Super Audio Cart PC is a standalone instrument from the original Super Audio Cart! However, if you own the original SAC, you can get a crossgrade discount.
* CORRECTION: In the video, I reference the Atari ST when talking about the POKEY chip. I meant to say Atari 400/800!zircon - 1 HOUR Atmospheric / Progressive Electronic Mix (Breaks, Chillout, DNB, Downtempo)zirconst2017-08-26 | 77 minutes of electronic tracks by zircon with atmospheric, ambient, and progressive styles - great for focus, concentration, gaming and more! Check out my entire discography below:
Neptune Snow Delta Deep Freeze The Expanse Star Trails (Emotion Mix) ft. Jeff Ball Stone Clockwise Studies in Ether Thicket Prism ft. Jeff Ball Nimbus Aurora Magnitude ft. Jeff Ball Memory ft. Jillian Aversa Endorphin Mindbender Photosynthesis Unity ft. Jeff Ball Over Easy Cryomorph Ice Lock The Emerald Lounge Spatial Recognition Rain Node Antigravity ft. Jillian AversaTANGLEDEEP: Early Access Trailer (16-bit Roguelike Dungeon Crawler)zirconst2017-07-11 | An old-school dungeon crawling, roguelike RPG inspired by the finest games of the 16-bit / SNES era. Developed by Andrew Aversa / Impact Gameworks (code, design, audio) and available SOON on Steam Early Access! http://store.steampowered.com/app/628770
(To be clear - I'm not just making the music to this, I'm creating the entire game! With the help of some amazing pixel artists, of course!)
http://www.tangledeep.com twitter.com/TangledeepGame http://www.impactgameworks.comVentus Ethnic Winds - Pan Flutes (Walkthrough)zirconst2017-06-06 | Virtual instrument featuring a pair of gorgeous pan flutes (nai and toyo) - Ventus Pan Flutes is an ultra-deep and highly expressive sample library by Impact Soundworks and available now for Kontakt (VST, AU, AAX):
Peak Rider 2 is a brand-new dynamics plugin by Impact Soundworks that gives you a huge variety of creative mix and sound design possibilities! Available now in VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and Win RTAS formats.
Developed by Zach Hughes and distributed by Impact Soundworks, Peak Rider 2 is a revolutionary new way to process dynamics using external, internal or generated sidechains!
Ideal for both chiptunes and modern sounding productions, SUPER AUDIO BOY uses the powerful, critically acclaimed engine of Super Audio Cart - just with only Game Boy samples! Includes 4 layers with filters, envelopes, arp/seqs and gates, FX racks, and a 64-slot modulation matrix. A sound designer's dream!
In this video, Andrew Aversa shows 6 creative uses for Peak Rider 2: vocal riding, removing mic bleed, saturation while preserving dynamics, dramatic EQ without affecting volume (two examples), and transient design.
Developed by Zach Hughes and distributed by Impact Soundworks, Peak Rider 2 is a revolutionary new way to process dynamics using external, internal or generated sidechains!
ISW on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ImpactSoundworks ISW on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ISoundworks ISW on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/isworksKORON: Traditional Instruments of Persia - Trailerzirconst2017-03-27 | Release trailer for KORON, a stunning collection of Middle Eastern instruments with over 17000 samples / 1200 performances, available as a sample library by Impact Soundworks and available now for Kontakt (VST, AU, AAX):
Tangledeep is a dungeon crawling, roguelike RPG inspired by the golden age of 16-bit SNES games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and Lufia 2. I'm designing and creating the game myself, along with writing all the music, to fulfill a lifelong dream!
This Kickstarter is NOT to finish the game - that's something I will do anyway - but to add the extra mile of animation & audio polish and make it spectacular.
You can read the full development log for the game and download builds over at TIGSource:
Thank you in advance for checking it out!Ventus Ethnic Winds - Bansuri (Guest Walkthrough)zirconst2017-03-02 | A beautiful and haunting flute instrument from North India, developed into an ultra-deep and highly expressive sample library by Impact Soundworks and available now for Kontakt (VST, AU, AAX):
In this video, special guest Reuben Cornell of the Samplecast (http://thesamplecast.com) walks through the Bansuri, its key features, articulations and tweak settings.
(I'll be back for the next video!)
ISW on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ImpactSoundworks ISW on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ISoundworks ISW on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/isworksStraight Ahead Jazz Horns - Library Walkthroughzirconst2017-02-14 | Full tutorial walkthrough of Straight Ahead Jazz Horns, a new brass and sax library from Impact Soundworks featuring 13 deeply sampled solo instruments in a single package with over 80,000 samples! Available now as VST, AU, and AAX with free Kontakt Player support:
In this video I demonstrate how the library sounds and how it can be used both for solo instruments and ensembles, for mockups and virtuoso solo parts.
Straight Ahead Jazz Horns introduces SMART VOICING - our powerful new multi-script that intelligently harmonizes your melodies based on two simple inputs (melody + block chords). Capture all of the nuance of each individual instrument with full articulations like poly legato/glissando, falls, shakes, doits, staccato, quarters and more, effortlessly and without writing individual lines.
SMART VOICING is our powerful new multi-script that intelligently harmonizes your melodies based on two simple inputs (melody + block chords). Capture all of the nuance of each individual instrument with full articulations like poly legato/glissando, falls, shakes, doits, staccato, quarters and more, effortlessly and without writing individual lines.zircon - Glacial Reflection (Chillout / Atmospheric)zirconst2017-02-13 | A chill, downtempo atmospheric track by zircon with an electronic groove and organic tones. Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Crystal Method, and others.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Heavy Industry (Big Beat / Industrial)zirconst2017-02-06 | A heavy big beat/industrial track by zircon with a kick-ass style and huge drums! Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, Prodigy and others.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Morsecode (Breakbeat / Funk / Jazz)zirconst2017-02-04 | A funky, jazzy breakbeat track by zircon inspired by fellow OC ReMix and composer Joshua Morse! Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Fusion Master (Funk / FM)zirconst2017-02-03 | A funky 16-bit / Sega Genesis style track by zircon with a catchy, jazzy melody! Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by classic Mega Drive soundtracks, Jake Kaufman (virt) and others.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Dreams of Cobalt (Progressive Breakbeat)zirconst2017-02-02 | A progressive breakbeat track by zircon using electronic synths and big beat drums with atmospheric organic textures. Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by artists like BT, Crystal Method, Hybrid, Prodigy.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Baroque Virus (Dance / Classical)zirconst2017-02-01 | Featured in the game Pump It Up Pro and Infinity, this track by zircon features classical style sounds with a dance / house groove. Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by games like Dance Dance Revolution, classic dance and trance music.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Factor 5 (Dance / Chiptune)zirconst2017-01-31 | 8-bit / chiptune influenced driving dance / house track by zircon with trance elements and a soaring retro lead. Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by game soundtracks like Turrican for the Commodore 64.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Cellular (House / Chiptune)zirconst2017-01-30 | 8-bit / chiptune influenced house track by zircon with a driving EDM groove plus bleeps and bloops. Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by classic NES (Nintendo) soundtracks like Mega Man and Gradius.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Photosynthesis (Progressive Breakbeat / Organic)zirconst2017-01-29 | Organic, progressive breakbeat track by zircon using a mix of electronic / EDM and acoustic sounds. Originally released on the album Fittest Original Soundtrack in 2009. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Crystal Method and Prodigy.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Just Hold On ft. Jillian Aversa (IS Remix)zirconst2017-01-28 | Remix version of the classic progressive breakbeat "Just Hold On" by zircon feat Jillian Aversa, recreated and more epic/cinematic. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Neurobazaar (Psytrance / Dubstep)zirconst2017-01-27 | Psytrance track by zircon, mixed with EDM, dubstep, downtempo / chill and world sounds. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - System (Progressive Breaks)zirconst2017-01-26 | Matrix-style progressive breakbeat track by zircon with acid elements, organic atmospheric textures and driving synths. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Million Years (ft. Chris Gordon) (Progressive Breaks)zirconst2017-01-25 | Progressive breakbeat track by zircon featuring vocals by Chris Gordon, using sounds in the style of Ghost in the Shell like Slavic choir and solo vox. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - No Regret (ft. Chris Gordon) (Breakbeat / Big Beat)zirconst2017-01-24 | Uplifting, progressive breakbeat / big beat track by zircon featuring vocals by Chris Gordon, plus organic atmospheres. Sequel to "Without Regret" on Antigravity. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Genesis (Ambient / Atmospheric)zirconst2017-01-24 | Opening up the Identity Sequence album by zircon, the creation of a cybernetic being with electronic and organic atmospheric elements. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Fabrication (Cinematic Electronic)zirconst2017-01-23 | Cinematic electronic track by zircon with haunting choir and vocals (ft Jillian Aversa), evolving from light ambience to dark, dramatic drums and synths. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - The Expanse (Progressive Big Beat / Choir)zirconst2017-01-22 | Epic, cinematic big beat by zircon with haunting choir and solo vocals, dark atmospheric and ambient elements, and mind-warping, beautiful textures. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Unity (Cinematic Big Beat / Breaks)zirconst2017-01-21 | Epic, cinematic big beat/breakbeat by zircon with violin by Jeff Ball, entering a cyber-world of wonders and human connection. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Memory ft. Jillian Aversa (Progressive Breakbeat)zirconst2017-01-20 | Atmospheric progressive breakbeat by zircon with spacey, atmospheric sounds, chopped vocals (featuring Jillian Aversa) and a dreamy melancholic mood. Originally released on the album Identity Sequence in 2014. Inspired by BT, Hybrid, Yoko Kanno, and cyberpunk fiction.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Nitronic (Funky Breaks / Big Beat)zirconst2017-01-19 | DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP: zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/antigravity Fun, funky uptempo breakbeat / big beat track paying homage to the very best 90s and 2000s funky break tracks, with synth solo by Big Giant Circles (Jimmy Hinson). Originally released on the album Antigravity in 2007. Inspired by Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, BT, Hybrid.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Without Regret (Interlude) (Breakbeat / Uplifting)zirconst2017-01-18 | DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP: zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/antigravity An emotional, atmospheric melody and chords to break (heh!) up the rest of the album - would later inspire the full track No Regret on Identity Sequence. Originally released on the album Antigravity in 2007. Inspired by Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, BT, Hybrid.
impactsoundworks.comzircon - Depth Charge (Drum and Bass)zirconst2017-01-18 | DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP: zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/antigravity Dark, brooding drum and bass (DNB) with an atmospheric growling mood and guitars courtesy of Cain McCormack. Originally released on the album Antigravity in 2007. Inspired by Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, BT, Hybrid.