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Chris Weisiger @byobattleship.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Climb the tower, kill the boss, and maybe make the world a better place! After three years of hard work, my cyberpunk match-3 roguelike TORMENT HEXUS is now in Early Access! Check it out, and spread the word! store.steampowered.com/app/3238420/...

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Torment Hexus on Steam

Technofascist cyberpunk CEOs must die! Charge spells with the match-3 grid, then cast them on your enemies in turn-based tactical roguelike combat. Climb the tower, kill the boss, and maybe make the w...

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I had the joy of recording Middle Eastern-style vocals for the #PUBGMobile "Skyhigh Spectacle," composed by Ignacio Ramirez back in 2024… and after how much players loved it, the event has returned this year! So grateful to have been part of something that resonated enough to come around again. 💫

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Even at the top of the charts...that tiny voice remains. Check out Imposter, our EDM musical number (composed and produced by @zirconst.bsky.social), today! And be sure to wishlist People of Note on Steam!

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People of Note | "Imposter" Official Song Clip

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Love seeing these sorts of peeks behind the curtains :D

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

These were so much fun to be a part of with you. And for my childhood, Link's Awakening! (Although I never beat it...)

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This may come as a shocker... but I don't like AI-generated music! I'm taking a break from talking about tech I DO like to talk about this specific tech I DON'T like, namely the services trained on vast catalogs of music without paying their creators. youtu.be/UaoaylW0lag

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Listen to another 12 of my classic video game remixes on all your favorite streaming platforms! "The Classic Video Game ReMixes: Volume 2" is out now feat. Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Mega Man, Super Mario RPG & more. open.spotify.com/album/7urb8USW5vqZ…

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

(1/4) Thrilled to share my brand new showreel: a glimpse into my journey as a vocalist in the world of video game soundtracks - including featured performances, songwriting, and lyrics I’ve contributed along the way. 🎙🎶 🎮 #Vocalist #GameMusic #VGM #GameAudio #VideoGameMusic #OST #Singer #Composer

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Phew, this video took about 40 hours to create from start to finish - a blind shootout and exploration of 10 different softsynth FILTERS to see how much they can impact your sound. Hopefully it inspires you to dive into your own gear further! youtu.be/SPjIT62uE5c #musicgear #producer #synth

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

It's the 7th anniversary of #destiny2forsaken 's #OST, including my fav track with inimitable composer @wilbertroget.bsky.social: “Watchtower.” (Nevermind my bias since I sang these Bulgarian choir #vocals for the piece! 😉) #gamemusic #vgm #gameaudio #videogamemusic #vocalist #composer #destiny2

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I've been creating the perfect sound palette for the upcoming Tangledeep 2, something that captures the magic of late era PSX and early PS2 RPGs. This video shows how I'm doing that featuring the first track from the game, using a bunch of classic plugins + libraries! youtu.be/cfqHUYWZiZA

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

It is my deepest honor to share this collaboration with legendary #composer #YokoShimomura (#midiplex): the main theme song to the action RPG video game #LostSoulAside, for which I am the lead #vocalist and co-lyricist. ✨🐉 #gamemusic #videogamemusic #vgm #OST #soundtrack #actionRPG #singer #lyrics

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Streaming some game development (Tangledeep 2) at 3PM EST, 'cause it's my birthday and that's what I wanna do. See code and design come to life, maybe! twitch.tv/impactgamewo...

Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I'm looking for folks who know the ins and outs of classic video game sound chips and DSP to help brainstorm features for a plugin we're working on. SPECIFICALLY, sample playback. Hit me up!

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Two dear friends of mine are going through the crisis of a lifetime. Their 4 year old son is in the pediatric ICU with multiple brain and spinal tumors. They've been a huge positive force in the video game music community for 15 years now. Please consider donating. www.gofundme.com/f/help-stevo...

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Donate to Help Xavier Bortz Through Brain Surgery & Recovery, organized by Andrew Aversa

Our dear friends and pillars of our community, Stevo Bortz and Valeri… Andrew Aversa needs your support for Help Xavier Bortz Through Brain Surgery & Recovery

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Now available on all platforms: Identity Sequence - The Instrumentals! Bandcamp album has also been updated (for free) w/ these tracks. Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1JlFQ8bDHPhw…

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I decided to challenge myself this week and dive into part of FL Studio that I've never touched before, the Formula Controller, and create a brand-new (to me) effect with it using Patcher. Here's the result (and you can download it!) youtu.be/Ya8u-kGkaNo

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Did you know the BBC has a massive library of over 30,000 free sound effects? Sure, these might be handy for foley, but it's also a treasure trove for mangling and resampling in Pigments & Serum 2! Check it out: youtu.be/fT0k8CU6y0A

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Impact Soundworks @impactsoundworks.com · 01/04/2025

We are beyond thrilled to announce the release of our finest symphonic library ever, ORCHESTRAL HIT SYSTEM: HIGH INTENSITY TRANSIENTS. Available now for free (and for the FREE Kontakt Player), this incredible symphonic virtual instrument will elevate your music. impactsoundworks.com/product/ohs-...

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Orchestral Hit System: High Intensity Transients (Orchestra Hits Plugin)

Control every component of your ideal orchestra hit, with explosive effect! You’d be a(n April) fool to turn it down.

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

It's a great time to be a synthesizer enthusiast with plugins like Serum 2 and Pigments 6... but this one flew under my radar. CUBE by Lunacy Audio is definitely unlike anything else I have, and I'm a fan. youtu.be/8VlTVT1815s

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

After spending about 6 hours with Serum 2, I can say it's one of the best soft synths EVER and easily worth the price. If you want to know my full opinion, check out the video below, highlighting my favorite features and also a couple of wishlist items. youtu.be/UR4KiN5InAk

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I've been working on a video covering Serum 2 (which is amazing) but keep running into production issues. Including the latest round of footage where, uh, my video was cut off partially out of frame....... yeah.....

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Well, @jillianaversa.bsky.social and I signed 80 copies of the limited run Arcology digipak. Oddly enough, we ran out of sharpie ink (and we started with FOUR) before running out of stamina and/or time.

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I've demonstrated the Allura Pop Stacks library (ft @JillianAversa) on the ISW channel before, but now here it is - with the new Sylvan Vocal Layers ft @jordistorm.bsky.social - in the context of EDM! youtu.be/NAMsmJ7ouh4

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

"Colossus" is my most popular track ever with over 5m streams, so I thought it might be fun to show just how rough-around-the-edges it was throughout the production & writing process in this new video. I go all the way back to v1 of the project through v30! youtu.be/xqklZmNnqu0

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today on my birthday, I'd love nothing more than for you to support @zirconst.bsky.social’s recent album, ARCOLOGY, on Bandcamp. In 1.5 months, it's been streamed ~121,200 times~ between combined platforms! 🤯 Link: zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/arcology #EDM #vocalist #electronicmusic #IDM

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A little love letter to (and intro/tutorial about) one of my favorite plugins that gets used on pretty much everything I do. I don't hear IMPusher discussed much but imo it's as good and usable now as when it came out 9 years ago. youtu.be/rXxifNe_15g

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Will you be at #GDC in a few weeks, and are you in the #gameaudio / #gamemusic field? I want to see you! Please comment here and I WILL send you a DM to set up a chat if you'd like to meet up. Promise I don't bite. 😛 (If you're more comfortable DM'ing me first, that's ok, too!) #gamedev #gdc2025

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Reflecting back on the last 20 years or so of making music, I thought about 4 things I wish I knew sooner. Stuff about inspiration/creativity, discipline, gear... take a look! youtu.be/I4MhRA-so2U

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I love me a nice warm synth pad, so here's a sound design tutorial on how to make super lush ones with the free Vital plugin. Enjoy! (Also, I love Frog's) www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF5ku3Og0Nk

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

👋 Re-introduction time. I'm a soundtrack vocalist & performer. If you’ve played #Halo, #Destiny, #GodOfWar, #Civilization, #Soulcalibur, #KillerInstinct, #Katamari, #HonorofKings, #Diablo, #PUBG, or seen a concert from #VideoGamesLive, #InonZur, #HirokiKikuta or others, you may have heard me sing! ❤️

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

After I made that 'rating all my synth plugins' video, the #1 suggestion people kept making was to check out Arturia Pigments, which I did... and it's amazing?! How did I miss this?!! youtu.be/yLrug3Yekmg

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Twenty eight (28!!!) reverb plugins, tested, evaluated, and ranked for your viewing enjoyment. You might be surprised just how much excellent free stuff is in here (and some of the things I rank in C and D...) youtu.be/eDAlRPS_L9w

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Just wrapped up editing this beast of a video where I rank all 28 of my reverb plugins. Even with a LOT of edits it still clocks in at ~1hr. You just need a time to hear what they can do. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to see it tomorrow (Valentine's Day!) youtube.com/zirconst

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I asked my community what sort of new YouTube videos they'd like to see from me, and "Composition & Arrangement" was at the top. So... here's a beginner-friendly quickie on how to write more atmospheric chords! youtu.be/4-xzz_l3PUs

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Stranger Skies (ft @JillianAversa) is one of the more popular tracks from my new album Arcology, so I made a deep dive walkthrough showcasing some of the production techniques, synth choices, FX and more. Watch it here:

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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I have too many synth plugins, so I decided to rate them all from S to F tier, because why not? See what makes the "desert island" list vs. the "delete immediately" tier below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Qa1rrOiyQ

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I’m excited to share this #BTS peek at #composer Robert Mai’s main theme for #GenshinImpact “Tip the Scales”! This animated short premiered at #Hoyofair; it was an honor to sing for the project, both with the theme song and incidental music. 🎶 #genshin #vocalist #OST #soundtrack #filmmusic #anime

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Building and using a modular synthesizer has been one of the biggest sources of sonic inspiration this last year. Here's a breakdown of what it is, the kind of sounds I make with it, and how I'm incorporating it into my music!

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surasshu @surasshu.com · 30/01/2025

newgrounds to their credit has banned all genAI stuff, and they have a good article up on how to hear (or otherwise detect) genAI music, worth reading!: www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-in... very fond of this extremely succinct and dry but lethal description of genAI music 🔥

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How to Detect AI on the Newgrounds Audio Portal

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The Rise of Generative AI

As generative AI (GenAI) tools have become more accessible, Newgrounds has received an alarming amount of AI-generated audio content. This “music” lacks the spirit and creativity of genuine, human effort and degrades the quality of the Audio Portal with cookie-cutter tracks that essentially sound the same. Furthermore, GenAI songs represent a certain amount of legal risk to our site, as AI models are trained on copyrighted material without consent.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Yeeeaaahhh, I deal with this ol' man on a daily basis. Today he is my video editing assistant (next @zirconst.bsky.social #Arcology music video coming soon). Thanks, Tucker! You are so helpful, truly... 😸 #studiocat #videoediting #musicvideo #vocalist #EDM #davinci #davinciresolve #catsofbluesky

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I had a ton of fun producing the dark drum and bass track 'Infiltration' for Arcology, so I made a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of how I did it! I'm looking forward to doing plenty more production videos on YouTube in 2025, so tell me what you want to see next!

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

If you're wondering what that giant synth wall behind me is all about, stay tuned! I've got a video about it coming soon :)

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BT Fasmer - newagemusic.guide @newagemusic.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Zircon's latest album Arcology is a triumphant return to form, marking the artist's first full-length solo release in over 12 years. Jillian Aversa plays a significant role on latest album Arcology, contributing vocals to the project. Listen on newagemusic.guide @zirconst.bsky.social

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