Brand profile · Poland, est. 2004

D16 Group

D16 Group is a Polish audio software company based in Warsaw, founded by brothers Damian and Marcin Szymanski, best known for creating some of the most technically acclaimed vintage Roland drum machine and synthesizer emulations in the industry. Their Nepheton is widely considered the best Roland TR-808 software emulation available, and Drumazon similarly earns top honors for TR-909 emulation. D16 also produces the Nithonat TR-606 emulation, the Phoscyon TB-303 bass synth clone, and several creative effects plugins. The company's obsessive attention to circuit-level accuracy distinguishes their emulations from competitors, and they are trusted by professional producers who grew up on the hardware originals.

Nepheton TR-808 emulationDrumazon TR-909 emulationPhoscyon TB-303 emulationNithonat TR-606 emulationDevastor distortion plugin
2004founded
Polandcountry
18products in stock
Mid-rangesegment

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What D16 Group does well
  • Benchmark-level accuracy for Roland drum machine emulations
  • Circuit-level technical fidelity
  • Trusted by professionals who know the original hardware
  • Consistent quality across all vintage emulations
  • Good value for the accuracy offered
What to watch for
  • Primarily focused on Roland vintage emulations
  • Less relevant to producers without interest in classic electronic hardware
  • Interface design mimics hardware—may confuse beginners
  • Catalog focused on specific vintage era

Questions about D16 Group

Where is D16 Group based?

D16 Group is based in Warsaw, Poland, and was founded by brothers Damian and Marcin Szymanski in 2004.

Is D16 Group good for beginners?

D16 Group emulations can be used by beginners, but the hardware-inspired interfaces and technical depth are most appreciated by producers familiar with classic Roland drum machines and synthesizers.

What is D16 Group best known for?

D16 Group is best known for Nepheton and Drumazon—widely regarded as the most accurate Roland TR-808 and TR-909 software emulations available—along with Phoscyon, an acclaimed TB-303 bass synthesizer clone.

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