The Iconic and Versatile 808 Sound
Nepheton 2 captures the essence of the iconic 808, a cornerstone in over 40 years of music history, and goes beyond being a faithful reproduction. Its authentic sound makes it an indispensable tool for creating today’s dance, hip-hop, R’n’B, trap, and electronic tracks. Enhanced with a comprehensive effects section, Nepheton 2 further transcends the classic 808 emulation and delivers punchy and dynamic sounds that effortlessly cut through any mix.
At its core, Nepheton 2 offers an extensive factory content library. With scenes, drum kits, and patterns ready out-of-the-box, producers can dive straight into the creative process. The collection encompasses the most iconic and recognizable drum sounds, finely tuned for modern productions. Innovation in Nepheton 2 also involves the sequencer. Features like the Tap function, Randomizer, and MIDI export via drag-and-drop foster an inspiring and efficient workflow.
Whether recording beats live or seeking new rhythmic ideas, Nepheton 2 adapts to every producer’s style. Each drum sound has an independent channel strip with EQ and compression, allowing for meticulous sound shaping. Nepheton 2 also comes with hundreds of presets that sound great straight out-of-the-box.
The added depth of articulations like Flam and Substep variations provides more detailed rhythmic options. Nepheton 2’s master section is the final touch in the signal chain. With multi-band compression and a limiter featuring a soft-clip option, it ensures that each beat packs the necessary punch and
character.
Nepheton 2 also features MIDI map and trigger outs which truly integrates it with your external hardware and software. This makes Nepheton 2 not just a plugin, but an integral part of any modern studio setup.
Key Features:
* denotes new features added in Nepheton 2
- 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
- Per Instrument *
- 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
- External
- 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
- Flam
- 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 *
- Miscellaneous
- 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 *
MAC
- OS – 10.13 – 13
- 64-Bit
- Intel x86 / Apple Silicon
- VST2 / VST3 / AAX / AU compatible application
PC:
- Windows 7 – Windows 11
- 64-Bit, 32-Bit
- Intel x86 / AMD x86
- VST2 / VST3 / AAX compatible application