XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Prog ADpak｜Avant‑Garde/Progressive Rock–Oriented Drum Expansion
An expansion drum kit designed for avant‑garde/progressive rock and complex rhythms, offering high‑dynamic, multi‑layered samples and carefully tuned mix presets. Paired with Addictive Drums 2, it enables you to quickly achieve modern drum sounds with punch and detailed depth. This is an expansion pack and requires AD2 to use.
Key Product Features
- Acoustic drum expansion geared toward avant‑garde/progressive and fusion styles, focusing on clarity and impact
- High‑quality multi‑layered, multi‑velocity samples delivering nuanced dynamics and detail
- Includes multiple stylized mix presets, from natural and transparent to aggressive and thick, ready to load quickly
- Includes style‑appropriate MIDI grooves and fills that can be dragged and dropped into a DAW for immediate arranging
- AD2's built‑in mixer lets you adjust close/room microphone balance and individual instrument levels
- Integrates AD2 effects chain: EQ, compression, saturation/distortion, transient shaping, and spatial processing
- Supports electronic drum mapping and learn modes for easy real‑time performance and triggering
- Can be freely mixed with other ADpaks, MIDIpaks, and individual Kitpiece expansions
- Installation and authorization are managed through XLN's official tools, making maintenance and updates easier
System Requirements
- Required: Installed Addictive Drums 2 (latest version)
- Operating System: Windows or macOS (64‑bit)
- Host Requirements: 64‑bit DAW compatible with VST/AU/AAX plugins
- Internet connection: Required for download, installation, and license activation
- Storage: Additional disk space required for installer and sound library (SSD recommended)
- Recommended: Sufficient CPU/RAM to handle multitrack and effects processing
Plugin Formats
- AAX (64‑bit)
- AU (64‑bit)
- VST (64‑bit)
- Note: Actual available formats and compatibility depend on the version of Addictive Drums 2 and the operating system
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Load this ADpak into Addictive Drums 2 within a compatible mainstream DAW to arrange and mix. You can drag the included MIDI grooves directly into the DAW or trigger them live with a keyboard/electronic drums. DAW automation of mixer channels and effect parameters is supported, and it can be combined with AI/automated arranging workflows to achieve fast production via MIDI, groove snippets, and scene switching.
