Nithonat 1.5.1

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 R n B.

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 Nithonat is not a sub-standard 808 but a great instrument with a unique timbre that will bring an old school feel to any track Nithonat 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.

Another D16 classic!

Here are some key features of "Nithonat":

· fully synthesized drum sounds
· additional parameters to get yet more control over the sound
· 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

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)

Requirements:

· CPU: Intel based 1.5 Ghz (2.0 Ghz recommended)
· RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
· AU or VST host (32bit or 64bit)

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Native 32/64bit versions (PC and Mac).
· New preset browser with improved functionality.
· More flexible and easy-to-use options control configuaration.
· Redesigned MidiCC control (improved Midi Learn mode and assigns management).
· added routing for trigger output
· added default drum map settings
· This version fix some major and many minor bugs and compatibility
· issues.