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Building blocks of a great-sounding kit
With D16 Group Nepheton 2, creating the perfect drum kit has never been easier. Thanks to the included factory presets for each individual instrument, you can quickly put together a great-sounding kit without the hassle of starting from scratch. Perfect that 808 boom and sizzle with the dedicated EQ and compression per instrument. This feature allows you to fine-tune each drum sound to perfection, giving you full control over your mix.
Filter section
Achieve a seamless mix with the built-in high cut and low cut filters, along with the two-band parametric EQ. Trim and boost the necessary frequencies to ensure each instrument fits harmoniously with the rest of your drum kit. The resonance control adds depth and character to your sounds, enhancing their overall impact.
In-chain dynamics
The in-chain dynamics feature is a must-have in any proper channel strip, especially for drums. Enable the look ahead function and set both attack and decay to zero to utilize it as a powerful saturation unit. Add warmth and depth to your drum sounds, creating a rich and full-bodied sonic experience.
Blend in with the rest
Take your creativity to the next level by routing or sending your instrument to one of the two FX Buses or directly to the Master Bus. The possibilities are endless as you explore different effects and processing options. Additionally, you have the freedom to select the precise Slot in the Bus where the sound will be sent. Use the FX Buses creatively to achieve unique and immersive drum sounds.
Final touches are so crucial
Give your beats the final punch they deserve with the capable master section of D16 Group Nepheton 2. Utilize ready-to-use master presets to achieve your desired results quickly. Save your own settings to efficiently speed up the production process for future grooves.
Multi-band compressor
The three-band compressor in the master section works like magic, bringing all the elements of your drum kit together. Its responsive character adds a touch of "air" to your beats, enhancing their overall clarity and impact. Achieve a polished and professional sound with ease.
Limiter with soft-clip option
Control and add power to the output of your drum sounds with the built-in limiter. This limiter goes beyond being just a transparent brick-wall limiter, as it has its own distinctive punchy "tone." Add character and energy to your drums, making them truly stand out in your mix.
MIDI map and trigger outs
With D16 Group Nepheton 2, managing MIDI mapping is a breeze. Easily rearrange the mapping to match your MIDI controller, DAW, or any other instrument you want to use in conjunction with Nepheton's MIDI output capabilities. Take full control of your drum sounds and create a seamless integration with your preferred setup.
Audible trigger outputs
Embrace the heritage of classic drum machines by using the audible trigger outputs available in D16 Nepheton 2. Control external gear through the internal sequencer and effortlessly recreate the signature short pulse sound that is synonymous with electro music. Capture that iconic sound and incorporate it into your own productions with ease.
Features
Synthesis
- Faithful 808 emulation with the exact same set of parameters of the original drum machine and access to additional ones
- Enhanced quality for cymbal generator
- Mutes / Solos for each instrument (affect triggering not just the signal)
- Trigger Outs - Up to 3 instruments can be used to generate audible trigger pulses
Sound Effect Chain
- Filter with 2-band parametric EQ and low-pass and high-pass filter
- Compressor with look-ahead option
- Panning and Stereo Spread
- Common 2 Buses - 5-slots each with 8 algorithms to select from
- Bitcrusher
- Dynamics with Compressor or VCA mode
- Filter LFO or Envelope controlled
- Chorus with optional second delay line and feedback
- Delay with optional Tempo sync and in-loop filter options
- Distortion with preliminary compression and crossover
- Algorithmic Reverb
- EQ consisting of 2 band parametric, low cut / low shelf and high cut / high shelf
Play Modes
Editable Drum Map
Continuous MIDI Velocity response (for all 128 values).
Internal - Sequencer
Convenient piano-roll like pattern editor
Tight host synchronization - DAW’s cursor position alignment
Pattern Storage: 48 pattern slots available.
Patterns
17 tracks - one per every drum sound + Global Accent boost track
Pattern length up to 64 steps
Shuffle effect
Adjustable Rate scale
4 optional per-step articulations
2, 3 and 4 subdivisions
Extended control over articulations
Editor
Copy / Paste / Clear options for entire pattern and individual tracks
Left / Right shift options for entire pattern and individual tracks
Tap for live pattern recording
Randomizer
MIDI Export option via drag’n’dop
Misc
- Tag-based preset browser
- Screen fit features
- Several GUI sizes
- HiDPI / Retina screens scaling support
- MIDI-learn functionality
- Over 1200 presets and patterns, out-of-the-box
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: 10.13 - 14
- Windows: Windows 7 - Windows 11
- Architecture:
- Mac: 64-Bit
- Windows: 64-Bit, 32-Bit
- CPU:
- Mac: Intel x86 / Apple Silicon
- Windows: Intel x86 / AMD x86
- Format:
- Mac: VST2 / AU compatible application
- Windows: VST2 / VST3 / AAX compatible application
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
- Product code: Nepheton