D16 Phoscyon (Virtual TB 303)

This thing is just sick! Amazing tones and capability. Truly a fantastic beefed up rendition of the 303.

D16 Phoscyon (Virtual TB 303)

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Price: 59.00 eur

Also available in:

Total Bundle	for 43.00 eur (- 27 %)
Classic Boxes Collection	for 46.00 eur (- 22 %)

Overview

Taking the classic analogue sound of the legendary silver box into the future, PHOSCYON offers an unmatched sound together with advanced features such as a state of the art Distortion unit; fully user configurable BPM sync'd Arpeggiator and Randomizer; a unique 'Play Live' mode; vintage arrangement and pattern builder, full MIDI CC support and, to top it off, the most authentic 18db/oct low pass filter ever created!

Diehard fans of the original Bass Line will be blown away with PHOSCYON’s uncanny emulation of the classic, but will also marvel at the ease with which new sounds can be crafted; sounds which were not possible on the original. PHOSCYON gives you access authentic vintage sounds at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. With the familiar Bass Line interface coupled with the added sound generation tools, we at D16 Group feel that PHOSCYON is quite simply in a class of its own.

PHOSCYON's designers are also musicians who believe that in order for electronic music to stay relevant, it needs to evolve – just like any other genre. Our approach is to give forward thinking musicians and producers the tools they need to craft the sounds they want. Whether it’s Techno, Acid, Triphop, IDM, D&B, Ambient, or any other kind of genre-bending music, PHOSCYON will take your sound further. Please visit our ONLINE SHOP to start making new music now with PHOSCYON!

Capabilities

Phoscyon is a vintage analogue modeled Bassline synthesizer with a unique low pass filter with an 18db/oct dumping and constant resonance amplitude throughout the entire frequency domain. The filter sounds phenomenal! Hear that squelch and you’ll swear its analogue! We’ve also equipped it with a fully customizable integrated arpeggiator (essential in electronic music) as well as an exhaustively analogue modeled distortion effect, crucial for those screaming acid bass lines!

Hear the sounds of for yourself in the Audio samples section and be prepared to be amazed!

Phoscyon is PC and Mac VSTi version, but AU is in development. Release date is not known at the moment.

MIDI CC Map

Control CC No. Accent Accent Decay 20 Accent Link Mode 21 Env Accent 22 Accent Volume 23 Reso Link Mode 24 Sweep Time 25 Distortion On/Off 40 Preamp 41 Clip 42 Size 43 Wetness 44 Density 45 Brightness 46 Dist route 47

Control CC No. Arpeggiator Arp. Mode 50 Arp. Chord 51 Arp. Multiplier 52 Arp. Repeater 53 Oct. Range -1 54 Oct. Range 0 55 Oct. Range +1 56 Oct. Range +2 57 Filter Cutoff 70 Resonance 71 Env Mod 72 Env Attack 73 Env Decay 74

Control CC No. Oscillator Waveform 75 Tuning 76 Sequencer Slide Time 5 Step Length 106 Tempo 107 Volume 7 Event threshold Gate 109 Accent 110 Slide 111

La bible de la musique sur PC, No 22 2007 » [...] ceux qui veulent voir du pays, les blasés de la 303, devraient jeter une oreille sur Phoscyon car il risquerait fort de les surprendre. On sent de l'mour dans ce plugin ! « Future Music, May (174) 2006 » It's a fun synth with a mighty big sound that simply begs to be tweaked and then tweaked some more. [...] Definitely worth a fiddle « Computer Music, (99) May 2006 » There are loads of 303 emulations already out there, but we're still relishing the prospect of testing d16's unorthodox take on the classic acid box « Keys, Juni 2006 » Phoscyon ist eine äußerst autentische Emulation der TB-303 und ein echter Geheimtipp für Vintage-Sound-Entusiasten « Beat, Juni 2006 » Phoscyon überzeugt vor allem durch seinen guten Sound und die Klangerzeugung. Subjektiv gefällt der Sound - insbesondere bei zugeschaltetem Plug-in-internen Verzerrer - sogar einen Tick besser als der der AudioRealism Bass Line « Bigshot, May/June 2007 » Hosting all the features that made the 303 king, plus some massive improvements after years of tweaking, this emulator may just be the best reproduction ever wired. [...] Fatboy Slim might just have to change his track to, “Everybody needs a Phoscyon!” «

GUI

PHOSCYON

Full Features

• 2 authentically emulated analog oscillators (saw/square)
• screaming 18db/oct low pass filter with absolutely no self oscillation
• filters equipped with transistor amplitude clipping
• perfectly scaled knob ranges
• additional synthesis controls expand the synthesizer's range
• built-in arpeggiator:
  • 7 predefined chords and 1 user definable chord
  • arpeggiator tempo multiplier (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6)
  • arpeggiator repeat feature
  • 4 arpeggiation patterns (Up, Down, Up-Down, Random)
  • defined offsets of octaves to work with
• built-in distortion effect (equivalent to a transistor amplifier with equalization):
  • tailored for the Acid Bassline sound!
  • equipped with signal routing (Dist <=> Eq)
• several Programming options:
  • internal sequencer (128 patterns, each pattern up to 16 steps, each step defined with Note, Gate, Accent, and Slide values)
  • external mode (compromise)
  • play Live mode
• powerful randomizer:
  • generates patterns from user defined range of notes, user defined chords or predefined chords (Major, Minor, 7th, m7th, M7, m7-5, DIM)
  • generates random values for Note, Gate, Accent, and Slide attributes
  • allows user to define attribute frequency
• fully controllable via MidiCC
• precise synchronization with host sequencer

D16 Drumazon (Virtual TR 909)

The only problem that I had using this software (as well as the Nepheton) is that it opens up with a pre-programmed beat. You have to clear out all the samples and save a blank template to start fresh. Other than that it's a real gem with amazing tonality!

D16 Drumazon (Virtual TR 909)

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Price: 129.00 eur

Also available in:

Total Bundle	for 95.00 eur (- 26 %)
Drum Pack	for 105.00 eur (- 18 %)
Classic Boxes Collection	for 101.00 eur (- 21 %)

Overview

Synthesis

Drumazon synthesis emulates all the sounds of the original 9O9. All the instruments are synthesized in exactly the same way as the original. All the nuances and detail of the original are captured perfectly. In addition, all Drumazon instruments have enhanced controls. This extra functionality allows the user to adjust the sounds further than on the original unit. This opens up a whole new world of sound creation. Listen to the audio demos or tweak it yourself with the demo version :)

Outputs

Drumazon has a flexible output configuration. Every instrument's audio signal can be routed to any of the 11 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. Every instrument also has a Mute and Solo button. 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

Drumazon 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 Drumazon's internal clock or set to synchronize perfectly to the host sequencer.

Most of Drumazon'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

Within the internal sequencer, patterns are stored in 8 banks. Each bank can store up to 12 patterns. Each pattern consists of 16 steps. Each pattern location has a midi note number assigned to it. The patterns can be edited traditionally using the step buttons or using the tap function.

The internal sequencer has various modes of operation. In Chain Mode, a range of patterns are selected from the internal banks and are played through in a circular fashion. Patterns can also be triggered freely by selecting the corresponding midi note (for example, from a midi controller keyboard). External controllers can be used in any mode to provide full control over pattern playback.

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 specific steps. The frequency of occurrence can also be adjusted to give you just the right amount.

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!

Presets

The settings for each instrument can be stored in it's own preset. Each instrument preset can be loaded in individually. This allows maximum flexibility when putting kits of instruments together. A dedicated Preset Manager is provided to help the user manage the sounds within their own unique library.

Requirements

Drumazon is available in VSTi format at the moment for both platforms (PC and Mac).
It's a dynamic library (.dll file) for PC and Universal Binary bundle for Mac.
To use the product you need Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later. It's not a standalone program so you need a VST compatible host application to use it.
If you have not checked it yet try the demo first with your favourite host and environment.

MIDI CC Map

Control CC No. BD Level 20 BD Pitch 22 BD Decay 24 SD Level 26 SD Tone 28 SD Decay 30 LT Level 32 LT Tone 34 LT Decay 36 MT Level 39 MT Tone 41 MT Decay 43 HT Level 45 HT Tone 47 HT Decay 49 RS Level 51 RS Decay 53 HC Tune 55 CH Level 57 CH Decay 59 OH Tune 61 CR Level 63 CR Decay 65 RD Tune 67 Tempo 15 Flam 17 Total Accent 19 SD Mute 91 MT Mute 103 RS Mute 105 CH Mute 107 CR Mute 109 BD Solo 111 LT Solo 113 HT Solo 115 HC Solo 117 OH Solo 119 RD Solo 121 SD Rand Threshold 71 MT Rand Threshold 73 RS Rand Threshold 75 CH Rand Threshold 77 CR Rand Threshold 79

Control CC No. BD Tune 21 BD Attack 23 BD Tune Depth 25 SD Tune 27 SD Tune Depth 29 SD Snappy 31 LT Tune 33 LT Tune Depth 35 LT Tune Decay 37 MT Tune 40 MT Tune Depth 42 MT Tune Decay 44 HT Tune 46 HT Tune Depth 48 HT Tune Decay 50 RS Tune 52 HC Level 54 HC Reverb 56 CH Tune 58 OH Level 60 OH Decay 62 CR Tune 64 RD Level 66 RD Decay 68 Volume 7 Shuffle 18 BD Mute 90 LT Mute 102 HT Mute 104 HC Mute 106 OH Mute 108 RD Mute 110 SD Solo 112 MT Solo 114 RS Solo 116 CH Solo 118 CR Solo 120 BD Rand Threshold 70 LT Rand Threshold 72 HT Rand Threshold 74 HC Rand Threshold 76 OH Rand Threshold 78 RD Rand Threshold 80

Digital Music Magazine, Nov/Dec 2007 » Il risultato è di prim’ordine, le differenze acustiche fra l’originale e il “clone” sono quasi impercettibili anche dall’orecchio più allenato. Una soluzione ideale per chi non cerca altro che il mitico suono della 909. « La bible de la musique sur PC, No 22 2007 » La majorité des utilisateurs s'accordent pour dire que Drumazon est la meilleure émulation de TR-909 disponible a ce jour. « Beat, April 2007 » Wir haben Drumazon gegen gut dokumentierte Aufnahmen einer TR-909-Sample-Session verglichen. Tatsächlich klingt das neue d16-Instrument so rund und druckvoll wie das Original und verhält sich selbst bei Klangveränderungen am laufendem Sequenzer wie der graue Kasten aus dem Orwell-Jahr 1984 « Keys, April 2007 » Drumazon macht jede Menge Spaß und ist durch die flexible Klangformung jeder statischen Sample-Kollektion überlegen. Die Symbiose aus traditioneller Bedienung und exzelentem Sound lässt eine perfekte illusion des Originals entstehen « Computer Music, May 2007 » In fact, given the choice, we’d take Drumazon over a hardware 909 every time. It can produce a greater range of sounds, offers the convenience of a software instrument and, most importantly, sounds fantastic « Future Music, May 2007 » Drumazon isn't for everybody, but if you're one of those types who find themselves regularly reaching for those classic 909 samples then you'll most likely love it to bits « Remix, May 2007 » Drumazon is a ton of fun, and the original hardware wouldn't give you a much better experience. [...] Still, Drumazon sounds dynamite without any compression or processing « DE:BUG, Mai 2007 » Der Klang der Drumazon-Emu ist mehr als solide. Die Sounds klingen knackig und haben einen gewissen Punch, der ihnen im Mix eine gute Durchsetzungsfähigkeit erlaubt. « Bigshot, May/June 2007 » From years of using the TR-909, this unit sounds exactly what I’ve been accustomed to using all the little tricks work the same, the volume distorts when the mix is too hot, the floor tom makes an excellent bass line, and the ride pitch crushes the high-end while tweaking the knob. «

GUI

DRUMAZON

Full Features

• truly emulated instruments' synthesis
• perfectly scaled knob ranges with few modifications enlarging spectrum of the sounds
• exhanced control of instruments' sound
• dynamic signal routing from instruments to outputs
• user defined plugin outputs settings
• mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
• fully controllable via MidiCC
• quick midiCC assignation with MidiLearn function
• many ways of controlling the device:
• external mode (note mode)
• internal sequencer (pattern mode) with 3 submodes
• external mode:
• midi map equivalent with the classic drum machine's map
• midi tune and velocity controls instruments' levels and tunes
• 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
• each step can be defined normal or flamed and accented or not
• shuffle mode
• flam mode
• tap mode
• chain mode
• Shuffle, Flam and TotalAccent values defined globally and per pattern
• Scale function and intelligent Rescale (automatically stretches pattern to the chosen measure)
• built in Randomizer (selection of instruments to random, steps to be affected, frequency of the randomized notes and more)
• 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 30-303 BPM (+-0.1)
• individual presets per instrument with preset manager to easy control

D16 Nepheton (Virtual TR 808)

The only problem that I had using this software is that it opens up with a pre-programmed beat. You have to clear out all the samples and save a blank template to start fresh. Other than that it's a real gem with amazing tonality!

D16 Group: Nepheton (Virtual TR 808)

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Price: 139.00 eur

Also available in:

Total Bundle	for 103.00 eur (- 25 %)
Drum Pack	for 114.00 eur (- 17 %)
Classic Boxes Collection	for 108.00 eur (- 22 %)

Overview

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!

Requirements

Nepheton is available in VSTi format at the moment for both platforms (PC and Mac). It's a dynamic library (.dll file) for PC and Universal Binary bundle for Mac.
To use the product you need Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later. It's not a standalone program so you need a VST compatible host application to use it.
If you have not checked it yet please try the demo first with your favourite host and environment to check if Nepheton fulfills your needs.

The AU version for Mac will follow and the AU upgrade will be available freely for the registered users.

Digital Music Magazine, Nov/Dec 2007 » Nepheton è certamente uno dei migliori cloni della drum 808 machine. Il suono caldo e profondo è incredibilmente vicino a quello dell’hardware originale. « Wusik Magazine, #18, Oct 2007 » Nepheton is the truth - plain and simple. Few have such a successful record at emulation. D16 has proven again that no hardware is safe from becoming software. This is a brilliant instrument that will surely be in many productions. « Computer Music, CM116, Summer 07 » We can definitely recommend it if you're fed up with using 808 samples and would like something that you can tweak like the real thing. « Future Music, September 2007 » Like Drumazon and Phoscyon before it, Nepheton is as good an imitation of its hardware forebear as I reckon we’re ever going to see. [...] If you’re after an 808 and are sick of the countless sampled renditions you probably already own, then look no further – Nepheton has ‘that’ sound right down to a tee, and in the mix you’d never know it wasn’t the real thing. « Keys, September 2007 » Der Klang ist selbstverständlich über jeden Zweifel erhaben und macht mächtig Alarm. « Remix, August 2007 » All 17 of Nepheton’s fully synthesized percussion sounds are spot-on [...] D16 has captured every nuance and detail I can recall of the 808 voices, many with additional controls for much more tweaking potential than on the classic. « Beat, Juli 2007 » Dass die Programmierer der d16 Group ihr Handwerk verstehen, haben sie schon bei Phoscyon und Drumazon eindruckvoll bewiesen. Und so überrascht es nicht, dass sich auch der Sound von Nepheton sehr nahe am 808-Original bewegt, durch seine zahlreichen Ergänzugen aber auch weit darüber hinaus gehen kann «

GUI

NEPHETON

Full Features

• 17 fully synthesized instruments
• perfectly scaled knob ranges
• exhanced control of instruments' sounds
• dynamic signal routing from instruments to outputs
• user defined outputs configuration (Master out, instruments outputs, Trigger output)
• mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
• fully controllable via MidiCC
• quick midiCC assignation with MidiLearn function
• many ways of controlling the device:
• external mode (note mode)
• internal sequencer (pattern mode) with 2 submodes
• external mode:
• user defined midi map (default set equal to General Midi)
• note velocity controls instruments' levels
• internal sequencer:
• 96 simple patterns
• 16 extended patterns (12 basic rythms and 4 intros/fill ins) with 4 segments per pattern
• each segment can be defined with one of four available measures
• each step can be defined normal or accented
• shuffle mode
• tap mode
• built in Randomizer (selection of instruments to random and frequency of the randomized notes)
• 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 30-303 BPM (+-0.1)
• preset manager