D16 Nepheton Explained

Studio guru Larry Holcombe brings you a video tutorial series all about the amazing D16 Nepheton, the virtual instrument recreation of the famous Roland TR-808 drum machine! Learn all about its features and functions, as well as how to program and use its sounds in your songs and productions.

Videos
Introduction to Nepheton (04:00) - Larry welcomes you and gives you an introduction to the series as well as how to set up Nepheton in multi-output mode so you can route the individual sounds to separate tracks in your DAW.
Play Modes (05:39) - In this video, discover the different ways you can use Nepheton to make drum beats and arrangements. You'll see how to use an external and internal sequencer and learn the basic differences between Native and Host modes.
The Synthesis Module (09:42) - Explore the Synthesis Module and its parameters that relate to each of the 17 drum sounds. Larry also demonstrates automating drum parameters to create rhythmic complexity.
Native Mode in Detail (05:35) - Watch how to go through triggering patterns using the built-in sequencer, as well as understand the concept of patterns and fills, and triggering using Manual and Automatic Modes. You'll also see how to vary pattens between parts A1, A2, B1 and B2.
Host Mode (03:41) - In this video, Larry shows you how to perform arrangements using a MIDI keyboard and further defines the differences between Host and Native Modes.
Pattern Editing (11:03) - Now see how to edit your patterns in Pattern Write Mode, add Accented Steps, create parts using the Length button, shift parts for rhythmic variation using the Shift button, and copying and pasting parts using Copy/Paste. The Follow Pattern button is also explained and demonstrated.
Adding Groove & Accenting Beats (07:17) - In this video, Larry goes through using the Shuffle Mode to add that trademark shuffled groove feel to your patterns. Then see how to add accented beats to the pattern which again allows you add groove, but this time by varying velocity.
Randomizing Beats (02:40) - Discover how the Randomize Function enables you to introduce some happy accidents into your programming! Larry explains how to use the instrument section LEDs and level controls to fine tune your randomization.
Pattern Saving & Preset Management (04:59) - In this video, Larry explains how to Save and Load individual and banks of Patterns. After that he covers Preset Management through the GUI directly and the preset Browser Window.
Configuring Nepheton (05:28) - Larry goes through the Options Menu and explains the features and functions such as Outputs, Sequencer, Presets, Patterns, Drum Map and MIDI Control tabs. This allows you to configure Nepheton to work from Default Mode as you want to use it.
Making a Beat & Arranging it in Your DAW (06:18) - In this final video, Larry shows you how to program 3 beat patterns and then make a basic arrangement with these patterns using Host Mode.