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Showing posts with label drum machine. Show all posts
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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)
Price: 129.00 eur
Also available in:
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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
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| 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!
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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
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