Addictive Drums 2 XFORCE KEYGEN [Win+Mac]

This version is a simplified version of PainteR group’s “universal patcher” but much easier to install.

It is very simple to install: just follow the steps of the installer and finally mount the .iso image and run setup.exe as shown in the video tutorial. It only has an advertisement, if you want to avoid advertising you can register in the forum and download and install it from there. Any questions can be asked in the forum directly to its authors. Thank you for your continued support!

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Release Date: 8/3/2024 (Latest Windows version)
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Addictive Drums and Custom XL

I recently explored XLN Audio’s Addictive Drums 2, which includes a variety of sample libraries, three MIDI packs, and three additional drum add-ons.

I have a strong passion for drum sample libraries and always find new reasons to expand my collection. Some of my top picks in recent years have been Superior Drummer 3, GetGood Drums, Drumforge, and Steven Slate Drums, among others.

Addictive Drums is a notable option for both recording enthusiasts looking to cut costs on live drummers and drummers aiming to make their electronic kits sound more realistic. As a long-time Superior Drummer 2 user, I decided to explore Addictive Drums 2 before upgrading to Superior Drummer 3 to see what this competitor had to offer.

While all these libraries are excellent, my search for diverse drum sounds continues.

Since acquiring Addictive Drums 2, it has become my go-to for most productions due to its incredibly natural and realistic sounds. This high quality is consistent across most of their libraries, though not all.

One of the features I appreciate most is the ability to customize my library choices. Many of my existing libraries were geared towards metal and rock, so I was missing more organic and natural samples in my collection.

With Addictive Drums Custom or Custom XL, you can select your preferred libraries, MIDI packs, and add-ons. After purchase, you get to choose your libraries, known as ADpaks.

My Selection of ADpaks

Fairfax Vol. 1 and 2 were my top choices for ADpaks, recorded at Fairfax Recordings in Los Angeles, CA.

Addictive Drums 2 serves as the interface for XLN’s extensive collection of ADpaks, each representing a complete kit tailored to specific sounds or styles. As of 2017, there are 21 ADpaks, covering genres from 60s rock to heavy metal and auxiliary percussion. Addictive Drums 2 includes 3 ADpaks by default, with additional packs priced at around $80 each.

Notable updates in Addictive Drums 2 include an improved beats library manager, the introduction of ExploreMaps, and a significant increase in presets.

Unlike Toontrack, which separates its advanced MIDI player in EZ Drummer, Addictive Drums 2 incorporates a built-in MIDI loader. Genre-specific MIDI packs are available for about $20 each, offering numerous variations for live tweaks like cymbal choice and accents. You can sort beats by library, tempo, or style, and use the grid searcher in the “Beats” tab to find specific beats. The transform menu allows for quick adjustments of hit velocity, accent intensity, and drum reassignment.

The variety of presets in Addictive Drums 2 is impressive, with many unique sounds crafted by the original designers. These presets range from standard to highly processed, offering a wide range of sonic possibilities.

For those who don’t know, Fairfax Recordings, now closed, was once the iconic Sound City recording studio.

The 5 main volume knobs on the explore screen make Addictive Drummer 2 more user-friendly compared to Toontrack’s counterpart. While the full-featured mixer is still available, you can easily adjust pre-FX sample volumes without worrying about grouping or routing.

Addictive Drums 2 vs. Superior Drummer 2: A Deep Dive

Initially, I was captivated by the velocity curve feature in Superior Drummer 2, which facilitates the playing of ideal samples in a live setting. However, I find the functionality in Addictive Drums 2 to be superior. The curve in AD2 is fully adjustable with two points, unlike the sliders in SD2, offering a broader range of possibilities.

When not in use, Addictive Drums consumes minimal CPU resources. However, once active, AD2 can be more demanding on your CPU than typical plugins. This usually isn’t a problem with a single instance, but it can become cumbersome if you plan to run multiple instances simultaneously.

The snapshots feature in Addictive Drums 2 is incredibly useful, allowing you to go beyond simple A/B comparisons. By clicking the floppy disk icon at the bottom right of the UI, you can save a snapshot of your settings. Clicking the numbered box will instantly recall those settings.

The variety of sounds in the presets is quite impressive. Each channel offers effects like Compression, Distortion, EQ, Tape, and Shape, pushed to their creative limits to produce unique, modulated, and desirable sounds. Despite AD2’s focus on realistic acoustic drums, it excels at electronic and hip-hop drum sounds as well.

While one might expect the built-in FX units to be inferior to dedicated FX units, I was pleasantly surprised. The distortion unit, for example, can create some unexpected tones. Combining the Bitcrush and Zap distortion shapes on a snare can give it a vinyl-scratch sound.

The drag-and-drop functionality of the beats library greatly enhances workflow efficiency. If you need a quick mock track or something to jam to, you can simply drag beats from the plugin menu into your DAW’s arrangement screen.

For those intending to use Addictive Drums as a live MIDI module for performances or practice, a standalone client is included.

If you haven’t seen the documentary about Sound City, you should. I almost recorded there with my band before it closed in 2017, a decision I now regret.

Sound City is the birthplace of numerous legendary albums such as Nirvana’s “Nevermind”, RHCP’s “One Hot Minute”, Weezer’s “Pinkerton”, Rage Against the Machine’s self-titled album, and Queens of the Stone Age’s “Rated R”.

The kit used in these recordings was a vintage Gretsch “Stop Sign” kit. Those familiar with Gretsch know that the drums from the Stop Sign era sound exceptional.

The Snares and Kick

The snares included are a 14×7″ Craviotto Custom Shop snare and a rare 14×6.5″ Tama Bell Brass snare, nicknamed the Terminator.

The kick drum is 24×16″. While it sounds massive, it feels somewhat thin in the low-end. The sample is a bit too bright and clicky for my taste. It’s mostly noticeable at the top end of the velocity range, and I’m quite particular about this (another ADpak I’ll mention later has an amazing Leedy & Ludwig kick I adore). However, this kick drum can be perfect for grungier rock recordings.

The Toms and Cymbals

Four tom samples are included (likely recorded with different tunings for rack and floor toms).

The toms are warm and punchy, though the rack toms sound a bit flabby in the overheads. Some additional dampening might have helped, but that’s just my opinion.

The tom sizes are:

• 12×8″ Gretsch Stop Sign
• 13×9″ Gretsch Stop Sign
• 14×14″ Gretsch Stop Sign (low tuned)
• 14×14″ Gretsch Stop Sign (high tuned)

I was right about the tuning. One of the reasons I love Addictive Drums so much is the high quality of the cymbals. Many drum sample libraries struggle to get cymbals right, but AD2 nails it.