D16 Group Nepheton v1.1.2

Synthesis

Nepheton contains 17 fully synthesized instruments perfectly emulating the famous 808 drum machine. All the nuances and details of the instruments sounds are captured perfectly. The instruments models are equipped with additional controls giving you possibility to tweak the sound much better. Listen to the audio examples or just download the demo and try it out.

Outputs

Nepheton has a flexible output configuration. Every instrument's audio signal can be routed to any of the 17 outputs. This allows users to further shape sounds individually or in groups via their favourite plug-ins.
Each individual output can be set to mono or stereo. For the greatest 808 fans we've added also original Trigger output (configurable as well).
Every instrument also has a Mute, Solo button and Activity led. Mute will not just silence the sound, it will stop the sound being triggered. Solo will stop all other instruments from being triggered and only allow the selected sound(s) to play.

Control

Nepheton has extensive midi control. Midi notes can be used to trigger each individual sound. Alternatively, the internal sequencer can be used. This can be set to play using Nepheton's internal clock or set to synchronize perfectly to the host sequencer.

Most of Nepheton's parameters can be automated within the host and also controlled using MidiCC with an external controller. An easy-to-use Midi Learn function allows reassignment of any of the parameters.

Internal Sequencer

Internal sequencer's memory contains two banks of patterns: simple and extended. There is 16 extended and 96 simple patterns which both can be edited traditionally using the step buttons or using the tap function.

Simple patterns are used in Host Mode where each pattern location has a midi note number assigned to it. With these notes you can control freely the order of played patterns.

Extended pattern differs from the simple one in it has 4 segments (variation A/B and part 1/2). The whole bank of 16 extended patterns is divided into two groups of Basic Patterns and Intro/Fill In Patterns. You can choose freely from played patterns, used variations, and fill in modes (triggered automatically or manually). It also can be defined whether the starting pattern should be preceded by introduction pattern and many many more. Extended patterns are used when Host Mode is off.

A Randomizer function is also provided within the internal sequencer. It can be used to make simple changes to a pattern or create a whole new one - ideal when your creativity needs a boost! Randomizing can be applied to specific instruments and the frequency of occurrence can also be adjusted easily to give you just the right amount.

All external files are stored in the XML format. This allows single patterns or whole banks to be exchanged between users easily. XML allows the files to be edited in a text editor. Ideal if you want to post or share a pattern on a web site - just post the text!

Author: D16 Group

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D16 Group Nithonat v1.0

Overview

Nithonat is a fully synthesized drum machine based on the classic 606. The unique sound of this machine has been used by many artists over the years in the production of Electro, Hip-Hop and RnB.

The original 606 has been perfectly emulated. However, since Nithonat is software based, D16 were able to enhance the original with extra functionality.

Full control over the sound

On the original 606, the only editable sound parameter was volume. D16 have added to the original and as a result, Nithonat is equipped with extra controls which allow each sound to be shaped in ways which were not possible in the original machine.

A whole spectrum of sounds is now at you fingertips – rumbling kicks, rustling snares and completely synthesized and unnatural sounding toms and hi-hats.

For the first time since the 80s, it is now possible to hear what the analogue synthesis of the 606 is truly capable off!

One of a kind

Nithonat was designed completely from the ground up. Its synthesis is special – even when compared to Nepheton’s. It has very unique and characteristic hi-hat and cymbal sounds which are due to the emulated structure of the circuits in the original. The bass drum has unparalleled attack character and strong punch. The snare sounds sandy.

These unique attributes guarantee that our 606 is not a sub-standard 808 but is a great instrument with a unique timbre which will bring an old school feel to any track it is used on.

New dimension of creativity

Nithonat has a powerful built-in internal sequencer. The tracks can be edited in a very simple and intuitive way and modified with many useful functions. The clear GUI means that sequencer is very easy to use.

In addition to having many internal sequencer modes, Nithonat can also be used as a sound module. All sounds and functions within Nithonat can be controlled from a host sequencer.

Experimenting with Nithonat can give interesting and unexpected results. Operation of Nithonat is very similar to Drumazon and Nepheton – having knowledge of these will mean that using Nithonat will not require much manual reading!

Good choice

For a fraction of the price of Drumazon and Nepheton, Nithonat provides a drum machine which has as many editing tools as its more expensive siblings.

We believe that we have created a powerful drum machine at an affordable price which is quick to program and very easy to use.

Another D16 classic!

Full Features

• fully synthesized drum sounds
• additional parameters to get yet more control over the sound
• many ways of controlling the device:
  • external mode (notes triggering the sounds)
  • internal sequencer (pattern mode)
• internal sequencer:
  • 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
  • each pattern up to 16 steps of length
  • each pattern defined with one of four available measures
  • shuffle mode
  • trigger out
  • global accent track
  • tap mode
  • chain mode
  • shuffle (swing) and tempo values defined per pattern
  • built in randomizer
  • patterns import/export via human readable xml files
• two modes of synchronization:
  • precise synchronization to the host tempo
  • synchronization to internal clock - tempo controlled in the range 30-300 BPM (+-0.1)
• mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
• dynamic signal routing from instruments to outputs
• drum kits organised into groups
• midi learn function
• 64bit internal processing

Author: D16 Group
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FXPansion Guru v1.6.12

GURU takes the best features of hardware beatboxes, drum samplers and loop manglers, and combines them into a unique, inspirational software instrument.


Whether integrated in to your DAW or running standalone, GURU's powerful sequencer with ultra tight timing and realtime groove adjustment is an intuitive and addictive interface with which to quickly write inspiring rhythmic foundations for your tracks.

High-quality built-in effects, including compressors, EQs, delays, reverbs are available right under your fingertips, as well as sample manipulation capabilities like reverse, bitcrusher, and resonant filters - all the power you need, whether you want to mangle your sounds or just tweak them.

GURU gives you the hands-on feel which you crave... record performances with a MIDI controller, mouse or laptop keyboard, fire off sequences with a single keypress, drop parts in and out, chop loops instantaneously, and switch grooves on the fly - all with sample accurate timing. GURU is a complete beat production worksation environment, ideally suited to live use or for fast, intuitive composition in the studio or on the road.

Instant loop slicing with in-context preview and automatic score detection makes reusing and reprocessing your existing loops a breeze, and even lets you cross-breed and hybridize your loops - take the feel from one loop and apply the sounds from another, then drag and drop the results to your host.

Features:

• Advanced Step Sequencer - 128 steps, 16 channels, 24 memories per engine, full graphical automation, MIDI remote control, independent tempo multipliers, real-time and step recording with undo.
• Automated sample slicing, classification and pad mapping (kick, snare, hat, percussion) with manual slice-tuning capability.
• Can load audio loops (WAV/AIFF/REX), MIDI loops, single-hits, complete kits, pattern banks.
• 8 Engines, each comprising:
• 16 MIDI-triggered Sample Pads.
• Powerful step-sequencer with up to 128 steps.
• 24 MIDI-triggered Patterns.
• Three Aux effects units.
• Master effects unit.
• Intuitive mixer view offering a convenient overview of all 8 engines.
• Flexible groove/shuffle control for patterns - take the groove of one MIDI file and apply it in real-time to another.
• Comprehensive Pad Editor offering individual control of the following for each pad:
• Gain, pan, coarse/fine tune.
• Resonant filter blend between LP/BP/HP.
• 3 Aux sends and an Insert effect slot.
• Start/end point adjust.
• Amp/FX envelope.
• 8 velocity cross-fade layers.
• Cut groups (choke groups).

New in GURU 1.6 :

GURU version 1.6 is a free upgrade to all GURU version 1.x registered users and incorporates key new features and fixes.

• Note repeat , note erase and fixed-level triggering for the pads
• Looping and phase flip per layer
• Patterns can now be up to 16 pages (512 steps) long (increased from 4 pages)
• 16 stereo outputs (increased from 8)
• Instant graph record from MIDI CC
• Skinning support
• Various workflow and midi implementation enhancements (improvements to midi remote control, layer context menus etc.)

Author: FXPansion
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