XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Breaks & Beats Collection
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What is Addictive Drums 2: Beats & Breaks Collection for?
This collection is designed for producers who program drums and build effective grooves quickly. It covers a wide spectrum, from "fatback" funk breaks to old school hip hop patterns, as well as faster rhythms suited for drum and bass. The idea is simple: start from a solid base (acoustic or machine), shape the dynamics with MIDI variations, then stack layers to achieve a punchy final sound, from retro to contemporary.
Main Features
An acoustic and machine mix for beats that hit hard
The Pearl Reference acoustic kit brings body, attack, and a natural presence ideal for funk, big beat, or pop grooves. Alongside, five original 80s drum machines (Simmons SDS-V, LinnDrum, 808, 909, DMX) provide access to electronic signatures that defined decades of productions, perfect for creating clean kicks, dry snares, and characteristic clap/percussion sounds.
Grooves and breaks ready to use
With the included MIDIpaks, you start with inspiring and musical patterns designed to quickly trigger an idea for a verse, chorus, or drop. You can go from a well "stank-face" break to a straighter rhythm, then speed up the tempo to switch to drum and bass placements. The result: real time saved for composing, arranging, and maintaining energy in production.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| Mac | OS X Mac OS 10.13 | Windows | Windows 7-11 |
Questions frequently asked
What styles of beats are covered by this collection?
The content targets fatback funk breaks, old school hip-hop rhythms, and faster drum and bass placements.
Which drum machines are included?
Five 1980s machines are included: Simmons SDS-V, LinnDrum, 808, 909, and DMX. They notably provide sharp kicks, dry snares, and characteristic claps.
Is the included acoustic kit suitable for funk grooves?
The Pearl Reference kit delivers body, attack, and a natural presence for funk, big beat, or pop grooves. It can serve as an acoustic base before adding electronic layers. MIDI variations then allow shaping the beat's dynamics.
Are MIDI grooves provided to start a production?
The included MIDIpaks offer patterns designed to quickly kick off an idea for a verse, chorus, or drop. Tempos can be increased to orient the placements toward drum and bass.
What is the Mac and Windows compatibility?
The downloadable collection is compatible with Mac OS X 10.13 and Windows 7 through 11.
