XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Reel Machines ADpak | Retro Drum Machine–Style Drum Expansion Library
Reel Machines ADpak is an expansion for XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2 that focuses on classic drum‑machine character, using analog tape and hardware signal‑chain processing to deliver a vintage vibe. Ideal for synth‑pop, synthwave, '80s styles and modern pop productions, it lets you quickly achieve punchy, characterful, and mix‑ready drum sounds.
Key Product Features
- Focuses on vintage drum‑machine tones and processing to produce warm, full, and impactful drum sounds.
- Includes multiple usable kit presets and mix setups for plug‑and‑play, fast tone shaping.
- Fine control over each drum’s volume, pitch, envelopes and effects within Addictive Drums 2.
- Provides Room/Bus/FX routing and blending, making it easy to balance between clean and saturated sounds.
- Works with AD2’s groove browser, supporting drag‑and‑drop of MIDI grooves into your DAW workflow.
- Can be mixed with other ADpaks to create custom hybrid kits and layered sounds.
- Supports multi‑output routing to the DAW for individual processing and detailed pre‑master mixing.
- Download and authorize via the official installer for simpler sound management and easier system transfers.
System Specifications
- This is an Addictive Drums 2 expansion sound library and requires the Addictive Drums 2 main application to be installed and authorized first.
- Supports macOS and Windows 64‑bit environments (refer to the manufacturer for exact version requirements).
- Requires an internet connection to download, activate and update (via the XLN Online Installer).
- Requires additional disk space to install the sound content (capacity and install path per manufacturer's specifications).
- Compatible with hosts and systems that support VST/AU/AAX plugins (see the manufacturer's compatibility information).
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST, VST3
- Note: Reel Machines ADpak is an expansion sound library and must be used via the Addictive Drums 2 plugin in the formats listed above.
Supported DAWs and Workflow Integration
Load Addictive Drums 2 in the appropriate plugin format within common DAWs (such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Pro Tools, etc.) to access this ADpak. You can drag grooves from AD2 into your DAW’s MIDI tracks, set up multi‑output routing for separate mix channels, automate sounds and effects via your DAW, and trigger/record parts with a keyboard or pad controller — seamlessly integrating into the production workflow from sketch to final production.
