XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Vintage Dead | 1970s Ultra-Dry Vintage Drum Kit Expansion
Vintage Dead is an Addictive Drums 2 kit expansion that focuses on the "dry, short, close" drum sound commonly heard in 1970s studios. Built around a tight close-mic image and very short decay, it lets you quickly create vintage funk, soul, disco, as well as modern lo-fi and beat-making dry drum textures that are easy to mix and sit precisely in an arrangement.
Key Features
- Specifically voiced for 1970s "dead/dry" drum tones—tight sound, extremely short decay, and easy to mix
- Ideal for vintage and modern beats in funk, soul, disco, indie, lo-fi, hip-hop and similar styles
- Includes multiple factory kits and mix presets—ready to use for quickly locking in a style
- Seamless integration with the Addictive Drums 2 engine, delivering detailed dynamics and expression
- Sound-shaping with AD2’s built-in EQ, compression, saturation, transient shaping and other tools
- Supports MIDI groove browsing and drag-and-drop into your DAW to speed up workflow
- Compatible with electronic drum performance and customizable mapping—suitable for live and studio use
- Can be combined with other ADpaks/Kitpieces to expand tonal range and layering
- This is an ADpak expansion and does not include the main application; Addictive Drums 2 is required
System Requirements
- Platforms: macOS, Windows (64-bit environment)
- Requirement: Installed and authorized Addictive Drums 2 main application
- Installation & authorization: Internet connection and XLN Online Installer required
- Storage: Additional disk space required to install the sound content
- Host software: 64-bit DAW supporting AAX/AU/VST3
Plugin Formats
- AAX (64-bit)
- AU
- VST3
Supported Hosts and Workflow Integration
Usable in major DAWs that support AAX, AU, and VST3—such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, Reaper, and more. Through Addictive Drums 2’s Groove browser and drag-and-drop features, you can place grooves directly onto your DAW timeline; use DAW automation and bus processing to further refine the sound. You can also generate MIDI grooves with external tools or AI assistants, then import them into AD2 for auditioning and editing to quickly complete arrangements.
