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Description

Step into a time capsule of sound with the Super Audio Cart - Retro Game Samples. Designed for musicians and avid game music enthusiasts, this exceptional library brings the iconic soundscapes of classic video games and computers right into your digital audio workstation. With an astonishing collection of over 14,000 samples captured from legendary systems like the NES, SNES, and Commodore 64, your music can now resonate with the nostalgia of gaming's golden eras.

This comprehensive sample pack delivers not just sounds, but a complete sonic experience. Each sample has been meticulously recorded and edited to preserve the authentic character and raw charm of the original hardware. Whether you're crafting chiptunes or modern electronic tracks, the Super Audio Cart offers a treasure trove of authentic sounds to explore. The library's powerful synth engine and expansive modulation matrix provide endless opportunities for sound design, while the inclusion of over 2,500 factory snapshots ensures you'll never be short on inspiration.

Collaborating with the passionate community at OverClocked ReMix, this product stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of game music. Whether you're a seasoned composer or a nostalgic gamer, these samples offer a unique blend of retro vibes and contemporary flexibility, making them an invaluable addition to your music production toolkit.

Key Features:

  • Over 14,000 samples and 1,200 sound sources
  • Authentic sounds from iconic consoles: NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more
  • Includes tones from classic computers: Amiga, MSX, Commodore 64
  • Over 2,500 factory snapshots for instant creativity
  • Comprehensive modulation matrix and synth engine for limitless sound design
  • Collaboratively created with OverClocked ReMix community
  • Requires Kontakt Player for operation

Product specs

Software Type Classic Video Game Sample Library
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 64-bit
Format AAX, AU, VST, Standalone
Software Player Kontakt Player 5.5.2+
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i5 or higher, Apple Silicon Support (M1 or later), 4GB RAM or more recommended
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 10.14 or later, Kontakt 5.5.2 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 or later, Kontakt 5.5.2 or later

FAQs

What systems does Super Audio Cart emulate?

Super Audio Cart emulates the sound of seven classic video game systems and eight classic computers, allowing you to recreate authentic retro and chiptune music.

Is Super Audio Cart compatible with my DAW?

Super Audio Cart is compatible with DAWs that support AAX, AU, or VST formats, as it operates within the Kontakt Player 5.5.2 or later.

What are the system requirements for Super Audio Cart?

For Mac, you need macOS 10.14 or later with an Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon M1 processor and 4GB RAM. For PC, you need Windows 10 or later with an Intel Core i5 and 4GB RAM.

Can I use Super Audio Cart without purchasing Kontakt?

Yes, Super Audio Cart can be used with the free Kontakt Player 5.5.2 or later, so you don't need to purchase the full version of Kontakt.

How do I install Super Audio Cart?

After downloading, activate the library in Kontakt, then click “View Products Not Installed,” find Super Audio Cart, and select the folder where it was downloaded to complete the installation.

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Super Audio Cart - Overview & Sound Demos (Tutorial Part 1)

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Super Audio Cart: Retro Game Samples (Impact Soundworks & OC ReMix)

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Super Audio Cart - SNES Showcase (Demo Playthrough)

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Super Audio Cart - Future Bounce (Demo Playthrough)

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Features and functionality

  • Super Audio Cart offers a vast selection of over 400 SNES instruments, manually created and compressed for authentic retro sound reproduction.

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  • The plugin allows for extensive sound design with features like a poly-arpeggiator, sequencer, and a modulation matrix, enhancing creativity beyond simple chip emulation.

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  • The plugin includes an X/Y performance pad and a 4-layer setup, offering advanced control and sound manipulation options for users.

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  • Super Audio Cart stands out for its SNES-like "rompler" capability, offering 32Khz playback, ADPCM samples, and unique SNES echoing with a 4-point gaussian filter.

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Comparisons

  • Unlike Plogue Chipsounds, Super Audio Cart includes the YM2612 chip from the Genesis and a comprehensive SNES sample set, offering wider system coverage.

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  • For those seeking accuracy, the C700 VST is noted for its ability to replicate SNES features like BRR compression and ADSR, though Super Audio Cart offers broader system coverage.

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Software and compatibility

  • Super Audio Cart functions on Kontakt Player, which supports Mac/PC and is compatible with VST/AU/AAX formats, ensuring broad compatibility for users.

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Use cases and applications

  • Users have successfully composed entire original soundtracks for games using Super Audio Cart, highlighting its capability for substantial creative projects.

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  • Users looking to emulate SNES soundtracks may find Super Audio Cart useful when paired with music trackers like OpenMPT, which offers a sample editor and echo effects.

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User experience

  • Enthusiasts appreciate the inclusion of synth-based and (D)PCM sampled drums, which expand the sonic palette beyond typical chiptune plugins.

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  • The challenge of creating authentic SNES sounds involves using minimal sample sizes due to the original hardware's 64KiB memory limitation, a factor Super Audio Cart users should consider.

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cepukka

High quality Retro Samples

This has really good Retro hardware samples like NES, Amiga, C64, Genesis, AdLib to name a few! There isn't other high quality sample libraries that does this all of this.

pkennethk

I just checked out your Soundcloud, great tracks! I'm always happy to see more tracker ninjas and retro VG composers here. :)

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