Nithonat 2
Nithonat 2 is a drum instrument plugin from D16 Group Audio Software that emulates the TR-606, with kicks, snares, toms, and hi-hats.
What Nithonat 2 is
Nithonat 2 is a drum instrument plugin from D16 Group Audio Software that emulates the TR-606, with kicks, snares, toms, and hi-hats. Its sequencer supports tap recording, random pattern creation, hundreds of factory patterns, per-step flams, and editable substep variations. Patterns can respond to incoming MIDI notes or be dragged into a DAW as MIDI. Two effect buses provide bitcrusher, distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, dynamics, EQ, and filtering. Each drum instrument has its own EQ, compression, and high-cut and low-cut filters. Factory content includes over 900 presets and patterns. Nithonat 2 runs inside a compatible host rather than as a standalone application. Windows hosts support VST2, VST3, and AAX; Mac hosts support VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX. Requirements list Windows 7 or newer and Mac OS X 10.13 through macOS 26, including Intel and Apple Silicon. A demo is available. The one-time price is €119.00.
Good
- TR-606-style kicks, snares, toms, and hi-hats
- Tap recording and randomized pattern creation
- Over 900 presets and patterns included
- MIDI drag-and-drop and note triggering
- Supports Windows and macOS hosts
Watch out
- Not a standalone program
- Requires a compatible host application
- One-time price is €119.00
- Demo performance depends on your setup
Who it suits
It suits musicians and producers seeking a TR-606-style drum plugin with pattern sequencing, MIDI workflows, and detailed per-drum processing. It requires a compatible host application on Windows or Mac.
Verdict
Nithonat 2 combines classic drum-machine sounds with extensive pattern editing, MIDI export, and effects. Its plugin-only design makes host compatibility an essential requirement.
Plans and prices
From Nithonat 2's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Nithonat 2 | €119, paid once | Not standalone; requires a compatible host application · One-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from Nithonat 2's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Compatibility
- Nithonat 2 supports VST2, VST3 and AAX hosts on Windows, and VST2, VST3, AU and AAX hosts on Mac.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Demo
- The maker provides a demo download and recommends trying it to assess performance on your setup.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Factory content
- The factory content includes over 900 presets and patterns.checked 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.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Per-instrument controls
- Each drum instrument has EQ, compression and individual high-cut and low-cut filters.checked 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.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Rhythm editing
- Patterns support per-step flams and editable substep variations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- It includes a sequencer with tap recording, a randomizer and hundreds of factory patterns.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sound processing
- The product includes two effect buses with algorithms such as bitcrusher, distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, dynamics, EQ and filtering.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Standalone limitation
- The product is not a standalone program and requires a host application.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker links to its support and FAQ, user area and forum.checked 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.checked 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.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- D16 Group Audio Software says it officially launched in 2006 to produce virtual instruments and effects for musicians and producers.checked 9 Oct 2026
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