Press Factory Zone Act 1 - Sega Genesis Remix

#sonicthehedgehog #sonicsuperstars
I really like this level! Out of any of the levels in this game, Press Factory feels the most like it came straight from the original trilogy. That goes for the music too, as this and Act 2 are my favorite Jun tracks in the game. People have been hating on Jun's songs (I'm guilty of this too) but I do not think they are bad by any means. My main gripe is just how short some of them are and I'm not a fan of the instrumentation. The actual compositions though? Some of them are amazing. Early versions of this song reveal the Sonic 4-esque Vacuum presets found in the rest of Jun's tracks were going to be used. I definitely like the final better, as someone must have arranged it with actual genesis presets (or ones that sound similar). I tried to go with a Sonic 2 vibe with this one, specifically Metropolis Zone. The zones both share an industrial theme and I knew that record scratch had to be in there. I know, I used the dreaded Sonic 1/2 snare, but I felt it fit better than the Sonic 3 snare. It's crunchier.
This was done from scratch using Furnace, and VGM2TFI to get the instruments from Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles. I then modify said instruments to fit my needs. I took the drums mainly from Sonic 2 (and some from Sonic 3). I used Corrscope for the oscilloscope view of the audio channels, and Aseprite for all of the sprite editing/spritework. If you guys have any suggestions for another song I should cover, comment down below!
This remix can be used anywhere except for reupload, as long as you give me credit. I hope you have a great day!
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I am in no way affiliated with Sega or their subsidiaries. Sonic the Hedgehog, the Sega Genesis/Megadrive, some of the sprites used, and the original music piece are all property of Sega.
Song: Press Factory Zone Act 1
Sonic Superstars
Composer: Jun Senoue

[@honeybomb2367]

Choosing between this remix and John Tay's one is like choosing a favourite child tbh

[@MrShoemonster]

Thank you, that really means a lot! I only recently discovered Joy's work, and I have massive respect for what they do. It's really cool to see how we took this track in different directions! I've been loving the amount of different artists covering the same songs recently, makes me appreciate the different styles each creator goes for.

[@kkirby999]

I think you mean "Joy" Tay.

[@kirbytails7790]

Me too,both remixes are banger👌😩

[@katsuover]

@@kkirby999 I think you mean "John "Joy" Tay"

[@PapaLuge]

Its amazing how just adding a few extra layers turns these songs from sounding like prototypes to full finished versions, another banger

[@Leemmmm]

The issue i have with Jun's Genesis Chiptune tracks is that it all sounds like a facsimile of someone's vague idea of what Sonic 2 sounds like. This actually sounds like Sonic 2.

[@CreeperJaxon]

I like the beginning where he referenced Metropolis Zone

[@galasitygaming]

I love the extra layers with the square waves in the chorus!!

[@NotQuiteHere]

clever use of metropolis' drum samples.

[@cheesy713]

It's honestly been hard for me to find a Press Factory Act 1 Remix that's one me over, but I think you finally did it with this one. I will say, I think it's lacking a bit of the same energy as the original, but it sounds right at home in Sonic 2 thanks to the Metropolis motifs.

[@vgmegamega]

that section @0:40 is boppin'

[@MrShoemonster]

Thank you! I'd personally love to see your take on this one!

[@karrin27]

this remix understand the real felling from the original, harsh and bass instruments to remember a factory. Finally!!

[@MintyBoi8]

Best remix on this track.

[@totalgamer064]

finally the perfect version of this song, out of all the covers for this song i've seen this is the only one that matches the same tone

[@sm3dwplessie765]

Another great remix!

[@socheata643]

Jun mix’s aren’t that bad, although most do repeats!

[@user-fh7di8st6l]

awesome cover!

[@SonicDash57]

This actually sounds really great! I really hope you'll do act 2 next.

[@bittymania]

love the metropolis drums!

[@zonikel----]

Something simple in my opinion but acceptable, reminds me of Sonic1

[@pengan.animations]

The first second of this song gave me Metropolis Trauma flashbacks

[@kingkazma3246]

Oh yea, I'm digging it! 😎👍

[@jaylenbutler899]

This, vs. Joy’s mix. One thing’s for certain, they’re both better than the original.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

...I love how being the obvious metropolis clone, the unholy trinity are literally moved to the _next stage_

[@Nickika]

This sounds like something Jun Senoue would do 😅

[@Sparkle0501]

good remix

[@dare10661]

this is really good you should try sand sanctuary next

[@SgtPineBox]

Metropolis zone Jumpscare

[@NASCARRACER89official]

will you do Cyber Station act 1 next, would love to hear it!

[@EqGImoutoSweetieBelle]

Imagine this in the style of Flying Battery Zone.

[@dumbsmartgamer]

The original track stylistically actually matches Flying Battery quite a lot, so the 2 would be a perfect combination

[@EqGImoutoSweetieBelle]

@@dumbsmartgamer I was thinking the same.

[@Dave15166]

This sounds pretty good but I’m feeling that the PSG4 channel is too quiet and doesn’t accompany the melody like the original song does. It’s also nearly absent at the beginning of the song which makes it feel like something’s missing in there.

[@DanielAntovski]

Make the song timed to the background, this is pretty good ether way

[@BreadCroissant]

Maybe should be added little bit vibrato to YM2612 instrument make it lil bit melodistic

[@kjdakid23]

this is great. could we get an lagoon city act 2? 👀

[@MrShoemonster]

Perhaps 👀 I love that song so much but it might be a bit before I can make more remixes

[@kjdakid23]

i understand. a masterpiece takes time

[@frostyfoxteals]

i can't believe this makes the song tolerable to listen to, i mean don't get me wrong i love the songs for this zone but the instruments just suck lol