XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Session Percussion ADpak
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What you need to know
What you need to know
Essential Information About the Addictive Drums 2: Session Percussion ADpak Software
- Exotic percussion ADpak: congas, timbales, wood block, tambourine, pandeiro, caixa, and orchestral bass drum, for rich and punchy textures.
- Two approaches in one: play the instruments as dedicated percussion or use them as a full kit for completely original grooves.
- Vintage analog character: warm-grain recordings that easily blend into a modern mix.
- Extension required: this product is an expansion and requires Addictive Drums 2 to function.
Manufacturer Information
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What Addictive Drums 2: Session Percussion ADpak Is For
Session Percussion ADpak is an expansion for Addictive Drums 2 designed to add Latin and Brazilian percussion to your productions, whether you work in pop, funk, hip-hop, electro, house, alternative rock, film music, or world music. It allows you to enrich a drum pattern with more organic hits (blocks, tambourine, pandeiro), build expressive percussive breaks, or completely replace a standard kit to achieve an immediate rhythmic signature, such as samba and hybrid grooves.
Main Features
A studio-selected percussion set
The pack gathers an "essential" and musical set: a pair of congas, Tito Puente-style timbales, LP wood block, plastic block, tambourine, plus a Brazilian caixa snare, a pandeiro, and a large orchestral bass drum. The result offers dense, percussive, and easy-to-place sounds, ideal for adding depth to an arrangement without overloading the spectrum.
Playable as percussion or as a full kit
Beyond simply adding percussion, this ADpak has been assembled to function as a full drum kit: congas and timbales can take the role of toms, the pandeiro acts like a hi-hat, while the caixa and bass drum provide the kick and snare foundation. The various hits and slaps of the pandeiro also allow distributing articulations across multiple elements (kick, snare, hi-hat) to create edgy and dynamic patterns, perfect for "bad-ass" grooves and quick variations.
A unique color that respects the mix
The analog-character recordings bring warmth and presence while remaining controllable for current productions. The choice of cymbals and hi-hats was designed to complement this atypical set and offer another way to hear any pattern sent into Addictive Drums 2, whether in composition, production, or rhythmic sound design.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| Required product | Addictive Drums 2 (ADpak expansion) | Windows | Windows 7 through Windows 11 |
| Mac | macOS 10.10 or later | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which instruments are included in the Session Percussion ADpak?
The set features a pair of congas, Tito Puente-style timbales, and an LP wood block. A Brazilian caixa, a pandeiro, and a large orchestral bass drum complete the collection.
Can these percussion instruments be used as a full drum kit?
The congas and timbales can serve as toms. The pandeiro can be assigned the hi-hat function. The caixa and bass drum take on the roles of snare and kick drum, respectively.
Is the Session Percussion ADpak compatible with Mac and Windows?
Compatibility is announced for macOS 10.10 or later, as well as Windows 7 through Windows 11.
What music styles is this percussion pack suitable for?
Focused on Latin and Brazilian percussion, this extension fits into pop, funk, and hip-hop productions. Samba sounds and hybrid grooves are also suitable for electronic, house, and soundtrack music.
Does XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Session Percussion ADpak require Addictive Drums 2?
Addictive Drums 2 is required, as Session Percussion is an ADpak expansion. The content is offered as a download.




