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Nithonat 2
What Nithonat 2 is
Nithonat 2 is a drum instrument plugin that emulates the TR-606, with kicks, snares, toms, and hi-hats. Its pattern sequencer includes tap recording, randomization, and hundreds of factory patterns, with per-step flams and editable substep variations for rhythm changes. Patterns can be triggered by incoming MIDI notes or dragged into a DAW as MIDI. Two effect buses provide processing such as bitcrusher, distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, dynamics, EQ, and filtering. Each drum instrument also has EQ, compression, and individual high-cut and low-cut filters. Factory content includes over 900 presets and patterns. Nithonat 2 runs in a compatible host application rather than as a standalone program. Windows hosts can use VST2, VST3, or AAX; Mac hosts can use VST2, VST3, AU, or AAX. Listed system requirements are Windows 7 or newer and Mac OS X 10.13 through macOS 26, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. A demo download is available. The listed price is €119.00 as a one-time purchase.
Who it suits
Nithonat 2 suits musicians and producers who want a TR-606-style drum instrument with pattern sequencing and MIDI export. It requires a compatible host application and supports Windows and Mac plugin formats.
What it does well
- Includes tap recording and pattern randomization.
- Supports MIDI triggering and drag-and-drop export.
- Provides two effect buses.
- Includes over 900 presets and patterns.
- Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
What to know first
- Not a standalone program.
- Requires a compatible host application.
- Listed one-time price is €119.00.
Limits
There is no free plan; the product is listed at €119.00 for a one-time purchase. It is not standalone and requires a compatible host application.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nithonat 2 | One-time purchase · Not standalone; requires a compatible host application | €119, paid once |
As d16.pl lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Nithonat 2 product website.
- Download the demo to assess performance on your setup, or choose the Nithonat 2 one-time purchase at €119.00.
- Install it for a compatible Mac or Windows host application.
- Load it in a host supporting VST2, VST3 or AAX on Windows, or VST2, VST3, AU or AAX on Mac.
Verdict
Nithonat 2 combines a TR-606-style drum instrument with pattern editing, MIDI workflows, and sound processing. Before buying, confirm that your host and operating system meet its listed requirements.
Questions
How much does Nithonat 2 cost?
The listed price is €119.00 for a one-time purchase.
Is there a free version or demo?
There is no free plan. D16 Group provides a demo download.
Which hosts and platforms does it support?
It supports VST2, VST3 and AAX hosts on Windows, and VST2, VST3, AU and AAX hosts on Mac. It requires a host application rather than running standalone.
What are the system requirements?
The listed requirements are Windows 7 or newer and Mac OS X 10.13 to macOS 26. Mac support includes Intel and Apple Silicon.
Can patterns work with MIDI?
Yes. Patterns can be triggered by incoming MIDI notes or dragged into a DAW as MIDI.
Who makes Nithonat 2?
It is made by D16 Group Audio Software, which says it launched in 2006 to produce virtual instruments and effects for musicians and producers.
Facts from Nithonat 2's own pages
- Compatibility
- Nithonat 2 supports VST2, VST3 and AAX hosts on Windows, and VST2, VST3, AU and AAX hosts on Mac. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Demo
- The maker provides a demo download and recommends trying it to assess performance on your setup. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Factory content
- The factory content includes over 900 presets and patterns. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · d16.pl, 28 Sept 2026
- Maker
- D16 Group Audio Software says it officially launched in 2006 to produce virtual instruments and effects for musicians and producers. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- MIDI
- Patterns can be exported to a DAW by dragging and dropping MIDI; patterns can also be triggered by incoming MIDI notes. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Per-instrument controls
- Each drum instrument has EQ, compression and individual high-cut and low-cut filters. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- D16 Group says it may collect an email address, pseudonymised password and purchased-product serial numbers for registration and website services. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Rhythm editing
- Patterns support per-step flams and editable substep variations. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- It includes a sequencer with tap recording, a randomizer and hundreds of factory patterns. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Sound processing
- The product includes two effect buses with algorithms such as bitcrusher, distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, dynamics, EQ and filtering. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Standalone limitation
- The product is not a standalone program and requires a host application. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker links to its support and FAQ, user area and forum. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The page lists Windows 7 or newer and Mac OS X 10.13 to macOS 26; Mac support includes Intel and Apple Silicon. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Nithonat 2 is a drum instrument that emulates the TR-606 and offers drum sounds including kicks, snares, toms and hi-hats. · d16.pl, 9 Oct 2026
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