Updated 12 May 2026
| Brand | XLN Audio |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £141.88 |
XLN Audio
XLN Addictive Drums 2: Rock Collection
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£140
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£134
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£122
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Whats new in Addictive Drums XLN Addictive Drums 2 has been elevated with the v2.5 update delivering both workflow improvements and exciting new features. The software now boasts a sleek revamped interface designed to keep you focused on your music with its polished modern look. A standout new effect Trig Gate allows you to effortlessly sculpt your drum sound with precise gate action on every hit no threshold adjustments needed thanks to the use of internal MIDI drum notes. The new Boost mode for the compressor adds extra punch to your beats with multiband compression specially tuned for drums giving your tracks more energy and impact. On top of that the EQ now features real-time visual feedback across all frequencies making it easier than ever to fine-tune your sound with clarity and precision. Best of all this update is fully backwards compatible so all your previous presets tweaks and settings will work seamlessly and it supports every Addictive Drums 2 expansion including ADpaks MIDIpaks and Kitpiece paks. Fairfax Vol.1 Rock heritage Captured in a legendary Los Angeles studio the history filling the walls of the recording room cannot be understated. Steeped in rock and roll history some of the most successful albums of all time have been captured in this exact room using the exact drum kit featured in Fairfax Vol. 1 including the biggest grunge album of the 90s! A lively and characterful room the Fairfax Vol. 1 ADpak is balanced and articulate allowing every nuance of your drum performance to come to life in an exciting way. Perfectly positioned in the room the modern Gretsch Stop Sign drum kit is balanced perfectly in frequency response with thunderous lows defined midrange and smooth top end as well as in stereo spread ensuring that each piece of the kit can be easily identified in the stereo field. Captured using only the finest equipment available Fairfax Vol. 1 produces ultra-high fidelity samples that suit any contemporary rock production. A collection of vintage and modern microphones has been used to capture the drums giving you the ability to customise and blend yourself for maximum versatility with state-of-the-art hardware including a vintage 1960s discrete analog recording console. Heavy and modern tones Suitable for even the heaviest of rock mixes the Gretsch Stop Sign kit included with Fairfax Vol. 1 is a 6-ply modern classic thats tuned to perfection to deliver maximum punch and resonance within your mixes. The thicker construction allows for more internal reflections within the shells creating more resonance and tone from the drum that explodes to life in the expansive and characterful room. Paired with two expertly matched snare drums the Fairfax Vol. 1 will have no issues in cutting through a dense mix. Affectionately named The Terminator the included 14x6.5" Tama Bell Brass snare has been featured heavily on rock and metal albums ever since the 80s famously known for its immaculate tone heavy punch and sustain that only a bell brass snare can provide. The custom made 14x7" Craviotto Custom Shop drum is a boutique hand-made steam-bent drum that provides a huge character with rich and complex harmonics. Matched with a selection of Zildjian cymbals that have been chosen for the bright and rich tone the Fairfax Vol. 1 delivers the perfect solution for modern rock producers looking to add dynamism and precision to their arsenal. Fairfax Vol.2 Vintage punchy tones FairFax Vol. 2 features a 60s Gretsch "Round Badge" kit with 3-ply construction giving your tones a more rounded and natural sound with shorter decay. Although they may be vintage drum shells this doesnt mean your sound wont be hi-fi packing a huge punch and balanced frequency response the Gretsch Round Badge kit is perfect for all things rock! In order to cut through a dense wall of distorted electric rock guitars bass and vocals the Fairfax Vol. 2 features two staple snare drums of hard-hitting rock drums a Ludwig Black Beauty and a Ludwig brass snare. Both chosen specifically for their cutting tone that will sit above a heavy mix and give the impact and punch needed to drive your music with movement and energy. Matched with a selection of custom hand-made cymbals the Fairfax Vol. 2 produces a silky smooth top-end to keep in line with the vintage shells creating a cohesive and glued together sound that is perfect for taking your rock productions to the next level. American Indie Save time in your productions and take advantage of over 200 authentic and exciting drum grooves that are ideal for modern indie and rock genres. Performed by a studio professional each groove in the American Indie MIDI pack has the same feel as putting a world-class drummer in your studio but with added flexibility. Variations of each groove ensure that no matter the style genre and tempo of your song youll be able to find the right groove for your production. American Rock Although it would be ideal to bring a world-class drummer with you to every session this isnt always possible. The next best thing is searching through the 220 grooves fills and breaks found in the American Rock MIDI pack. Perfect for any rock-centric style of music whether thats relaxed soft rock or contemporary hard rock this is the must-have MIDI pack thats brimming with classic beats and grooves. Turbocharge your writing sessions and get into the creative aspects quicker by laying down the backbeat to your track with the American Rock MIDI pack. Features Fairfax Vol.1Recorded in a world-famous Los Angeles studio Gretsch Stop Sign drums provides a huge character with a well rounded frequency balance Includes the industry standard 14.6x5" bell brass snare drum (the same one used on the biggest grunge album of the 90s) and a custom hand-made Craviotto 14x7 Lively and explosive room sound Vintage analog console used to captured the samples bringing out a natural saturation Incredible balance of frequencies and stereo spread Capture the same energy and sound as some of the biggest records ever made Flexible blending between beater side and front side of bass drum for a huge range of tones Features a highly revered snare drum for maximum impact and punchDrum listKicks: 24x16" Gretsch Stop Sign Snares: 14x6.5" Tama Bell Brass (a.k.a. "The Terminator") 14x7" Craviotto Custom Shop Toms: 12x8" 13x9" 14x14" (High and Low tuned) Gretsch Stop Sign Cymbals: 16" Ivesons Custom Hihat 18" Zildjian K Dark Thin Crash 20" Zildjian K Crash Ride 20" Zildjian Low China 24" Ivesons Selection Dark Ride Extras: Gretsch Stop Sign Tom Shell Hit Handclap (3 people)Farifax Vol.2Vintage and punchy drums Recorded in a world-famous Los Angeles studio Lively and explosive room sound Vintage analog console used to captured the samples bringing out a natural saturation Recorded in a studio famous enough that it has its own dedicated feature film documentary Incredible balance of frequencies and stereo spread 60s Gretsch kit with 3-ply construction for a more rounded sound and natural decay Features two staple snare drums of the rock drumming community a Ludwig Black Beauty and a Ludwig Brass snareDrum list Kicks: 22x14" Gretsch Round Badge Snares: 14x6.5" Ludwig Black Beauty 14x5" Ludwig 20s Two-Piece Brass Toms: 13x9" (High and Low tuned) 16x16" (High and Low Tuned) Gretsch Round Badge Cymbals: 16" Ivesons Selection Hihat 20" Ivesons Selection Thin Crash 21" Ivesons Selection Crash 24" Ivesons Selection Dark Crash 24" Ivesons Selection Bright Ride Extras: Gretsch Round Badge Tom Shell Hit 2x4" Wood Specifications Operating system: Mac: macOS 10.13 or later (Tahoe Sequoia Sonoma Ventura Monterey back to High Sierra 10.13) - 64 bit Windows: Windows 10 11 - 64 bit Processor: Mac: Intel and Apple Silicon (M5 and older) Windows: Intel Format: Mac: VST3 VST AU AAX Standalone Windows: VST3 VST AAX Supported DAWs: Ableton Live 10 or later Apple Logic Pro 10 or later Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab FL Studio 20 or later Propellerhead Reason 10.3 or later (Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate output track) Reaper 5 or later Steinberg Cubase 10 or later Minimum Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 Activation: Internet connection required during activation Product code: 1096-70