XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 (Windows)

Take Your Music to New Heights with Addictive Drums 2

Drums are the backbone of any song, and with Addictive Drums 2, you can achieve instantly incredible drum sounds while enjoying unmatched customization options to shape every detail of your mix and performance. Elevate your music to its fullest potential with this powerful drum production toolkit.

Create Your Perfect Kit

Tailor your drum kit to perfection with ease:

• Swap out any drum piece in seconds—whether it’s a snare, cymbal, or kick drum.
• Combine acoustic and electronic elements, such as pairing a kick drum with an electronic sub-kick for added depth.
• Make nuanced adjustments like toning down the ride cymbal or boosting the cowbell.

Addictive Drums 2’s Kit Page makes it simple to modify professionally designed kits or create your own from scratch. Its musician-friendly interface eliminates unnecessary complexity, allowing you to focus on creativity.

Fine-Tune Your Sounds to Perfection

For those who love to dive into details, the Edit Page provides advanced sound-shaping tools, including:

• Multi-band EQ, compression, and distortion for precise adjustments.
• Tape simulation for vintage warmth and character.
• Tone Designer and Transient Shaper modules to sculpt every nuance of your drum sound.

Customize individual elements, like the kick or snare, with unparalleled precision to craft your signature sound.

Discover the Perfect Groove

Addictive Drums 2 doesn’t just deliver exceptional sounds—it’s a treasure trove of professional rhythms and grooves.

• Browse through a vast collection of beats performed by top drummers.
• Use the Grid Search tool to find specific grooves that match your vision.
• Transform existing beats with the Beat Transformer, adding swing, human feel, or unique accents to make them your own.
• Drag and drop your chosen beats directly onto your DAW’s timeline for a seamless workflow.

Enhance Your Drums with Effects

The FX Panel includes two Delerb processors, combining delay and reverb effects to expand your sonic palette. Experiment with these effects to create dynamic and exciting drum sounds.

Explore New Creative Possibilities

With ExploreMaps, browse presets tailored to highlight the best aspects of your kits. Each preset comes with an accompanying beat designed to showcase its potential. You can even audition new ADpaks to discover additional options for your productions.

What’s New in Addictive Drums 2.5.0?

Updated Interface and Workflow:
A sleek new look, improved usability, and additional features for streamlined music production.

• Trig Gate Effect: Automatically trigger perfect gates for precise drum hits without fiddling with thresholds.
• Compressor “Boost” Mode: Instantly enhance the punch and attack of your drums with a single click, using XLN’s custom multi-band compression.
• Improved EQ: Real-time visual feedback makes EQ adjustments more intuitive and accurate.
• Enhanced Beat Transformer: Completely reimagine your rhythms with swing accents, human feel, and randomized performance tweaks—all without touching MIDI.

With its intuitive design, powerful features, and extensive customization capabilities, Addictive Drums 2 offers the ultimate solution for drum production. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, this tool empowers you to craft drum tracks that stand out and inspire.