D16 Group Phoscyon 2 Now 50% Off in Limited-Time Sale

The acclaimed acid bassline plugin Phoscyon 2 from D16 Group is currently available for $59, reduced from $119. The 50% discount runs until March 10, making it an attractive option for producers looking to add authentic 303-style basslines to their productions.

A Modern Take on the Legendary 303

Phoscyon 2 is a detailed software emulation of the iconic Roland TB-303, the silver bassline machine that helped define acid house and electronic dance music. Building on the original Phoscyon plugin, this second version features a completely redesigned signal path, improving the accuracy of the analog modeling and delivering a more faithful recreation of the original hardware.

The plugin also goes beyond the classic unit by offering deeper sound-shaping tools that allow users to replicate the subtle variations found across different hardware 303 units.

Calibration Controls for Authentic Variations

One of Phoscyon 2’s standout features is its Calibration Parameters, which expose internal adjustments similar to the trim pots used to calibrate hardware units. These controls allow producers to recreate the unique sonic quirks of individual 303 machines.

Combined with the traditional controls such as cutoff, resonance, envelope modulation, and accent, the plugin offers both classic 303 workflow and expanded sound design flexibility.

Advanced Sequencer for Modern Production

Phoscyon 2 introduces a fully redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that improves usability for both studio producers and live performers.

Key sequencing features include:

• Pattern editing with multiple trigger modes
• Randomization tools with density control
• Live performance controls for accent, slide, and vibrato
• Drag-and-drop MIDI export directly into a DAW

The built-in Music Roulette randomizer can generate new acid patterns instantly while allowing users to lock specific step attributes for controlled variation.

Expanded Effects Chain

Unlike the original hardware, Phoscyon 2 includes a powerful built-in effects chain designed specifically for acid basslines. The effects can be reordered within the signal path, allowing producers to experiment with different processing combinations.

Included effects:

• 19 distortion models inspired by classic hardware units
• Tempo-synced delay with filtering
• Algorithmic reverb
• 4-band parametric EQ
• Chorus with dual delay lines
• Limiter with adjustable compression parameters

These tools make it possible to create fully processed acid lines without relying on additional plugins.

Factory Content and Workflow Improvements

Phoscyon 2 ships with over 800 presets and patterns, providing a large starting library for producers working across techno, house, and acid-inspired genres. The interface is also fully resizable, and MIDI Learn support allows quick mapping of parameters to external controllers.

For producers looking for a modern, flexible take on the classic 303 sound, Phoscyon 2 remains one of the most comprehensive software recreations available today.

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