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 *