XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Dead & Dry Collection

Name: Addictive Drums 2 Dead & Dry Collection
Brand: XLN Audio
SKU: 430108
Price: 144.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 430108

EAN : 0177013225703

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Essential Information About Addictive Drums 2: Dead & Dry Collection
• Two ultra-characterful vintage kits recorded at Ingrid Studios (Stockholm) for a dry, warm, and punchy sound
• A "dead" and "dry" grain ideal for dampened drums with short sustain, perfectly clear in the mix
• A complete collection with 2 ADpaks (kits) and 2 MIDIpaks (patterns) for quick composing and natural playing
• Addictive Drums 2 workflow: play standalone or as a plugin in your DAW with simple integration

Addictive Drums 2 Dead & Dry Collection

144,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

What is Addictive Drums 2: Dead & Dry Collection for?

The Dead & Dry Collection is designed to produce drums with a vintage character, featuring a dry aesthetic (minimal room, controlled sustain) and dampened (muted heads and cymbals) sound that fits instantly into modern productions. It suits tight beats, very dry breaks, as well as rock and indie arrangements where a short, dense, and very "front of mix" hit is desired.

Main Features

Two vintage ADpaks recorded in a legendary studio

Vintage Dead offers a heavily dampened drum kit with a pronounced "dead" feel: immediate impact, short envelope, and a psychedelic/indie pop vibe perfect for hypnotic grooves, minimalist patterns, or drums that leave space for guitars, synths, and bass. Vintage Dry targets an authentic seventies vibe centered around a 1968 Ludwig Silver Sparkle kit, for productions seeking roundness, punch, and a very natural sound without excessive ambience.

Two MIDIpaks for faster composing

The Dead Beats & Songs and Dry Beats & Songs packs provide MIDI grooves and structures designed to get the best out of these kits. Ideal for sketching, quickly finding a rhythmic direction, or creating clean and coherent variations throughout a full track.

A dry sound that "sticks" to the mix

The Dead/Dry approach favors clear drums with easily controllable dynamics and a naturally warm tone. The result: less struggle with reverb, sharper transients, and immediate placement in styles ranging from cutting rock to retro pop, including funk and organic electro.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

Mac

OS X Mac OS 10.13 or later

Windows

Windows 7 to 11

Questions frequently asked

What sound does the Dead & Dry Collection offer?

The collection features vintage drum kits with controlled sustain and minimal room ambiance. Transients remain clear for tight beats and dry breaks.

Which kits are included in Addictive Drums 2 Dead & Dry Collection?

Two ADpaks are provided: Vintage Dead and Vintage Dry. Vintage Dead focuses on heavily dampened drums with a short envelope. Vintage Dry relies on a 1968 Ludwig Silver Sparkle kit aiming for a rounded seventies tone with punch.

Are MIDI grooves included?

The Dead Beats & Songs and Dry Beats & Songs MIDIpaks provide MIDI grooves and song structures suited to both kits.

Is this collection suitable for indie rock and retro pop?

Its dry approach facilitates drum placement in punchy rock, indie, and retro pop arrangements. The short attack leaves space for guitars, synths, and bass.