XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Blue Oyster ADpak | Vintage Rock Drum Kit Expansion Pack
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Blue Oyster ADpak is crafted for creators seeking a vintage rock vibe, offering classic-oriented drum kit tones and a variety of mix presets. Paired with the AD2 engine, you can quickly achieve drum sounds ranging from warm and full to punchy and aggressive, suitable for rock, blues, and indie-style productions.
Key Product Features
- ADpak expansion designed specifically for Addictive Drums 2, focusing on vintage rock and classic studio tones.
- Provides multiple drum kits and mix presets, allowing one-click switching between styles from clean to saturated.
- Multiple velocity layers and varied articulation samples preserve playing dynamics and detail.
- Integrates AD2's built-in mixer, EQ, compression, saturation, and spatial effects to quickly shape a finished sound.
- Supports multi-output routing for easy further processing and final mixing in your DAW.
- Works with AD2's MIDI groove library and optional MIDIpaks; drag-and-drop grooves and fills into your arrangement.
- Allows custom drum mapping and velocity curves for seamless integration with most electronic drum kits.
- Fast loading times make it suitable for songwriting, arranging, and live backing scenarios.
System Requirements
- Requires ownership and installation of Addictive Drums 2 (this product is an ADpak expansion and does not run standalone).
- Compatible with 64-bit Windows and macOS platforms that support AD2.
- Requires available storage space to install sound content; SSDs are recommended to reduce loading times.
- An internet connection is required for download and authorization (via XLN Audio's installer/authorization tools).
- Use this ADpak by loading the Addictive Drums 2 plugin within a compatible DAW.
Plugin Formats
- Provided via the Addictive Drums 2 plugin: AAX, AU, VST3.
- The ADpak sound pack does not provide a standalone plugin format; it must be used within Addictive Drums 2.
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Insert Addictive Drums 2 in common DAWs that support AAX/AU/VST3 (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, Reaper, etc.), and select the Blue Oyster ADpak drum kit and presets from the browser to begin arranging. You can drag AD2's MIDI grooves to arrangement tracks, enable multiple outputs for multitrack mixing, and automate volume, effects, and mic bleed levels; you can also configure electronic drum mapping and velocity response to integrate live performance and recording workflows.
