Nepheton 2 vs XO
Nepheton 2
d16.plXO
xlnaudio.comSide by side
| Figure | Nepheton 2 | XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Drum Machine Software | 7.8 (#11) | 7.4 (#21) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
| Operating systems | The listed requirements are Windows 7 or newer and Mac OS X 10.13 through macOS 26. | The product page specifies 64-bit macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or 11, plus a standalone app for both systems. |
| Privacy | D16 says it may collect email addresses, pseudonymised passwords, and product serial numbers for registration and website services, and says it does not collect names, addresses, telephone numbers, or IP addresses. | XLN Audio says it tracks product usage data, complies with the EU GDPR, does not sell or trade user or personal data, and lets users turn usage tracking off in the installer settings. |
| Purpose | Nepheton 2 emulates the sounds of the classic TR-808 drum machine. | XO visually organizes drum samples by sonic similarity so users can audition samples and rhythms instead of searching through folders. |
| Support | D16 provides helpdesk support for installation, compatibility, software issues, registration, and purchasing difficulties. | XLN Audio Support lists an expected response time of 1–2 days. |
Plans
In their own words
XO
XO is a drum sample organizer and instrument for macOS and Windows. It arranges samples by sonic similarity so users can audition sounds and rhythms rather than search folder by folder. The library includes more than 8,700 one-shot samples and more than 240 editable beat presets. XO sorts samples regardless of their storage location or format, including duplicates and files on external drives, and provides filters and search. For creating patterns, it includes Groove Templates, pattern nudging, and an Accentuator for adjusting feel and dynamics. Users can drag and drop samples, kits, stems, or complete beats as audio or MIDI, raw or processed. XO supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX hosts, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Reason, Reaper, and Cubase; a standalone app is also available. It supports MIDI, sample import, live performance tools, and eight pattern tracks. XLN Audio offers a 10-day full-feature trial without payment details. XO costs £76.20, paid once; XO + 4 expansions costs £95.40, paid once, and XO Complete costs £399.50, paid once.