XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Studio Rock ADpak
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What you need to know
What you need to know
Essential Information About Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock ADpak Software
- A modern "ready to mix" rock kit with production presets to quickly achieve a solid and contemporary sound.
- Great versatility to cover most rock styles, from tight and punchy playing to more explosive rock.
- Advanced customization: custom kit building, choice of snare drums, alternative kick drum, and varied cymbal selection.
- Studio format and DAW integration: works as a plug-in or standalone for efficient composing, producing, and sketching.
Manufacturer Information
XLN Audio
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What Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock ADpak Is For
Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock ADpak is a drum sound library designed for modern rock production. It allows you to program credible, dynamic drum parts that are immediately usable in a mix, whether you work in a home studio, preproduction, or finalizing tracks. Its "studio rock" orientation makes it an ideal choice for saturated guitars, present basses, and arrangements that require drums that are clear, powerful, and controlled.
Main Features
A Starclassic kit designed to "sound rock"
The core of this expansion is based on a Tama Starclassic kit made in Japan, known for its attack, projection, and ability to fit into many contexts. To extend the palette, the ADpak adds a slightly shallower Pearl kick drum option and two snare options, including a Pearl Signature Ferrone, in addition to the 14" Starclassic snare.
Cymbal selection and additional elements
For color and dynamics, the ADpak offers a carefully selected cymbal set: several crashes to vary accents, a defined ride to keep the tempo, a splash for details, a bright china for "trashy" attacks, and precise hi-hats for a well-articulated groove. A cowbell is also included for more typical rock arrangements.
Production presets and flexibility
The production presets save you time starting a track with a coherent sound while allowing full customization to adapt the kit to tempo, arrangement, and playing style. It's an efficient solution to quickly move from idea to final output without sacrificing control.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| Mac | macOS 10.13 or later | Cymbals | Sabian Crash 17", 18", and 19" |
| Windows | Windows 7 to 11 | Accessory | LP Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell |
Questions frequently asked
Is the XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Studio Rock ADpak compatible with Mac and Windows?
Mac compatibility is ensured from macOS 10.13 onwards. On Windows, the expansion works with versions 7 through 11.
Which drum kit is included in this rock expansion?
The main kit is based on a Tama Starclassic made in Japan. A shallower Pearl bass drum complements the setup. Two snare options are provided, including a Pearl Signature Ferrone, in addition to the 14-inch Starclassic.
What cymbals are offered in the Studio Rock ADpak?
The selection includes Sabian crashes of 17, 18, and 19 inches. A ride, splash, china, and hi-hats complete the set.
Are the sounds already processed for mixing?
Production presets allow starting with a coherent sound while maintaining the possibility to adjust the Tama Starclassic kit according to the arrangement.
Is a cowbell included in the ADpak?
The expansion includes an LP Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell. The content is available as a download.




