XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak｜Modern Jazz Drumstick Expansion Sound Library
Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak is a modern jazz drumstick expansion for Addictive Drums 2, emphasizing clear attack and wide dynamics, suitable for jazz, fusion, and delicate pop arrangements. Paired with AD2’s mixing tools and groove browser, you can quickly craft a natural, open, and live-sounding drum performance.
Key Product Features
- Drumstick sounds recorded with a modern jazz focus, delivering clear definition and nuanced dynamic layers.
- Includes a variety of mix and tone presets, from natural and open to tighter live textures for quick application.
- Rich velocity layers and performance details realistically capture the expressiveness of snare, kick, and cymbals.
- Adjust near/room balance in the AD2 engine to quickly achieve the desired sense of space and balance.
- Integrated effects chain allows adding common processing such as EQ, compression, saturation, and reverb for shaping the sound.
- Works with the AD2 groove browser, supporting tempo sync and dragging MIDI grooves into your DAW tracks.
- Supports electronic drum and MIDI controller mapping for custom triggering and live performance.
- Installed and authorized via XLN Online Installer for easy management of sound expansion content.
System Requirements
- Supported platforms: Windows, macOS (64-bit).
- Required software: Addictive Drums 2 main application (this product is an ADpak expansion and cannot run standalone).
- Installation and authorization: Requires XLN Online Installer and an internet connection to activate your account.
- Storage: Depends on selected content; SSD recommended for faster loading.
- Audio settings: Sample rate and bit depth are determined by your DAW and audio interface.
Plugin Formats
- AAX Native
- AU
- VST3
- Note: The above are plugin formats for the Addictive Drums 2 main application; this product is its sound expansion.
Supported DAWs and Host Integration
Can be loaded and used in Addictive Drums 2 within major DAWs that support AAX, AU, or VST3 (for example Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Ableton Live, Reaper, etc.). Users can drag AD2 grooves into DAW MIDI tracks, sync to project tempo, and route outputs for multitrack bouncing and mixing. You can also generate MIDI first with AI assistants or groove generators, import it into your DAW, and then reshape and edit using AD2 sounds.
