The Addictive Trigger: Drum Vault TrigPak is an expansion for Addictive Trigger that gives you 18 carefully selected outstanding kit pieces that bring a unique flavour and tone to your productions. Instantly unlock the key for transforming poorly recorded live drums to radio-ready professional and punchy drums. Including four kick drums four snare drums and two full sets of toms you have a plethora of different options to chose from in order to find the right sound for your production and mix. Each drum is tuned to perfection for perfect layering with other samples or your original recorded tone to add some reinforcement with full mixing capabilities within the Addictive Trigger engine to sculpt and shape your sound just the way you like it. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Expand your collection Featuring 18 hand-picked kit pieces from the award-winning Addictive Drums 2 library of samples the Drum Vault TrigPak includes four kick drums four snares (including two previously unreleased samples) and two full sets of toms. Each drum has been specially selected to bring a unique and interesting flavour to help you find the sound that fits your music the best adding punch and weight to your sound. Tuned to perfection the included samples cover a huge range of pitches and tones that will blend perfectly with your original sound if you are looking to reinforce the recorded tone you have recorded. Mix-ready presets Crafted by some of the best in the business the Drum Vault TrigPak comes included with a huge selection of production-ready presets to insert the knowledge and expertise of world-class producers in your songs! Covering a whole range of genres the included presets are perfect for all kinds and styles of music that requires professional-quality drum tones. Not content with the selection of presets available? Customise your sounds and presets through the Addictive Trigger engine with EQ compression envelope shaping volume faders and more to curate your sonic signature. Please note: This expansion requires Addictive Trigger to work FeaturesPerfect for a huge variety of musical genres Boutique drum kit recorded in one the worlds most sought after drum rooms Captured using world-class microphones and outboard equipment Achieve professional-sounding drums instantly Transform poorly recorded live-drum performaces Outstanding drum soundsDrum listKicks:18×14″ Premier Gen-X 22×16″ Yamaha Absolute Hybrid 24×18″ Pork Pie USA Custom 22×18″ Tama StarclassicSnares:14×3.5″ Gretsch Modded Tom 14×5″ Ludwig Acrolite 1968 14×5.5″ Yamaha Steve Gadd Signature 14×6.5″ Pork Pie Bell BrassToms:10×8″ 13×10″ 16×14″ 18×16″ Pork Pie USA Custom 10×7.5″ 12×8″ 14×13″ 16×15″ Yamaha Absolute HybridExtras:Meinl Single Brass Tambourine Body PercussionSpecification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLT002SN

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XLNs Audio XO is a drum sequencer like youve never experienced before. Seriously. This is a must-have plugin to add to your library. Incredibly versatile XO can be operated either within your preferred DAW or as a standalone unit. It makes the process of selecting samples and building complicated rhythms feel almost effortless. Weve all been there. When youre making music you dont want to get “bogged” down scrolling through endless menus and folders just to find the right sample. By the time you have the moments gone and the magics been lost. Straight to the point. XO analyses all your samples automatically removing any duplicates and even suggests similar sounds to help speed up the process! The large range of presets that come with XO are formed from the 8000+ one-shots included. Each and every sound can be changed at an instant to keep the process and the sound of your beats fresh! Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Perfect your rhythm The Edit window is excellent for allowing you to edit and sequence the “whole kit” from from one page. Youll be able to achieve the perfect tonal balance thanks to the wide range of controls included such as pan pitch transient and envelope formation as well as filtering and velocity. Incredibly powerful the on-board FX system provides you with a comprehensive range of reverbs delays and distortions these are perfect for adding the “finishing touches” to your sound. Once youve established your rhythm output routing allows you to send the signal directly into your chosen DAW as a multi-track for even further manipulation. Features Drag and drop your beats as separated stems Export sounds straight to WAV format Includes all new file formats (.flac .mp3 .ogg and .wma) Create and organise your own playlists based on genre or project specifics Provides over 100 new factory presets for even more accessibility Offers Live file system monitor Specifications System Requirements Mac: macOS 10.9 or later (64-bit only) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Internet connection (during installation only) Formats: VST AU AAX (64-bit only) Standalone Application (64-bit only) Windows: Windows 7 8 10 (64-bit only) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Internet connection (during installation only) Formats: VST AAX (64-bit only) Standalone Application (64-bit only) Hosts Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 10.3 or later Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or later General Samples: 8000+ Beat Presets: 200+ Product Code: XLX001SN

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The Addictive Drums 2: Modern Soul and R&B ADpak is the perfect expansion for Addictive Drums 2 for creating organic and soulful beats filled with character and realism. Featuring genre-appropriate sounds the Modern Soul and R&B ADpak delivers fat and warm kick drums with two snare drums covering both thick and heavy and snappy and articulate styles with smooth and vibrant cymbals. Perfect for many different genres the Modern Soul ADpak will fit perfectly into your mix whether youre producing Hip-Hop Funk Soul or R&B get the platinum shine to your productions and give life and movement to your static drum beats. A boutique Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple kit is used for the shells to create fat and resonant tones with rich and musical overtones that will compliment your music. Alongside the Yamaha kit two snares have been recorded in different tunings to cover a broad range of musical styles from slow boom-bap with the 14×5.5″ Longo Solid Ply Cherry drum to modern and upbeat funk with the 14×5″ Ludwig Acrolite. Build your kit from scratch utilising both acoustic and electronic drums to perfectly blend the two creating your unique sonic signature or chose from one of the professionally created presets to get up and running quickly with immaculate sound. Tweak and edit sounds and presets through the Addictive Drums 2 engine to make sure your sound will fit your mix and hold down the groove. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Organic and articulate Comprised of a Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple kit the Modern Soul and R&B ADpak gives you the tools needed to achieve genre-accurate sounds and flavours that will help to level up your productions. A large 22×16″ kick drum is used to provide the booming low end that gives your static grooves movement and energy whilst two snare drums are used to cover a wide range of sounds and styles from big and fat hits with the 14×5.5″ Longo Solid Ply Cherry to snappy and articulate hits with the 14×5″ Ludwig Acrolite. Your music is smooth and so should your cymbals be! The hand-picked Meinl cymbals create a smooth and balanced top end that compliments your productions and add the sparkle in your tracks. Acoustic and Electronic The Modern Soul and R&B ADpak provide you with a huge range of versatility through the included electronic samples. Effortlessly build your kit from scratch to blend both acoustic and electronic drums to create a unique flavour that will help your music stand out from the crowd. Add some authentic boom-bap sounds or simply reinforce your existing drum tracks with the weight and body that only vintage electronic drums can produce. Mix-ready presets Crafted by some of the best in the business the Modern Soul and R&B ADpak comes included with a huge selection of production-ready presets to insert the knowledge and expertise of world-class producers in your songs! Covering a whole range of genres the included presets are perfect for all kinds of soulful music be it Hip-Hop Funk R&B Soul Jazz and more. Not content with the selection of presets available? Customise your sounds and presets through the Addictive Drums 2 engine with EQ compression envelope shaping volume faders and more to curate your sonic signature. FeaturesLushious and smooth cymbals Perfect for R&B soul Hip-hop and more Genre-accurate sonic flavour Production ready presets editable and customisable through the Addictive Drums 2 mixer engine Meticulously sampled with world-class session drummers in a premium studio Effortlessly build you kit from scratch with a huge amount of mixing available through Addictive Drums 2 Engine Achieve the perfect balance of electronic and acoustic sounds through linking kit pieces together Presets crafted by world-famous producers and engineers Captured using world-class microphones and outboard equipmentDrum listKicks: 22×16″ Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Kick Snares: 14×5.5″ Longo Solid Ply Cherry 14×5″ Ludwig Acrolite 1968 Toms: 10×7.5″ 12×8″ 14×13″ 16×15″ Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Tom Cymbals: 15″ Meinl Byzance Dual Hihat 18″ Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Crash 20″ Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Crash 22″ Meinl Byzance Vintage Crash 21″ Meinl Byzance Transition Ride Extras: Clap Stomp Snap LapSpecification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1064

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The Addictive Drums 2: United Heavy is the ultimate expansion for Addictive Drums 2 for adding hard-hitting drums with character and detail to your music. Ideal for a myriad of heavy music genres the United Heavy ADpak will sit perfectly in your punk rock and metal productions or even any situation where heavy and fierce drums are needed! The United Heavy features a custom USA made Pork Pie drum kit and hand-selected Zildjian cymbals to produce a balanced articulate and punchy sound to cut through any dense mix of distorted guitars heavy bass and driving vocals. Recorded in one of the worlds most sought-after drum rooms United Recording Studio B the United Heavy puts the vibrant character of this expansive drum room to your productions. Sampled in meticulous detail with world-class engineers and drummers only the finest equipment and microphones have been used to capture this boutique drum kit ensuring that your music will sound better than ever. Endlessly tweakable through the Addictive Drums 2 engine you can customise and mix your sound to taste or can dive into one of the professionally engineered presets and let your creativity shine. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Boutique drums and sound Providing the rich harmonic sounds that only a hand-made custom drum kit can deliver the United Heavy ADpak is comprised of a hand-made Pork Pie USA kit and specially selected Zildjian cymbals. Full-bodied deep and articulate the perfect combination for your drums to cut through a wall of heavy guitar sounds and explode with character. Using larger size shells in the Custom USA Pork Pie drum kit allows a deep resonance to add weight and movement to the drum tone that is perfect for heavy driving rock mixes. Combined with the custom shells is the unique and rare Zildjian Alloy snare drum which provides a rich and full-bodied sound with a smooth top end that provides the snap and attack. Also included is the 14×6.5″ Pork Pie Bell Brass snare a staple in rock and metal drums known for its snappy attack and character. Matched perfectly with this kit is a selection of hand-picked Zildjian cymbals chosen for their bright sound with a smooth top end. World-famous studio The United Heavy ADpak puts the sound reflections and character of one of the most sought-after drum rooms in the world at your fingertips. Recorded at United Recording Studio B (formerly Ocean Way studios) you can include the power and explosiveness of this studio in your mixes! Home to some of the most diverse and world-famous artists Ocean Way Studios is more than likely heard on some of your current favourite record collections and continues to grow under the new United Recording umbrella. Recorded using the finest microphones and outboard equipment available the Custom USA Pork Pie drumkit has been recorded in immaculately high-fidelity capturing all the body detail and weight needed to make your drums cut above a heavy wall of guitars and driving vocals. Mix-ready presets Crafted by some of the best in the business the United Heavy ADpak comes included with a huge selection of production-ready presets to insert the knowledge and expertise of world-class producers in your songs! Covering a whole range of genres the included presets are perfect for all kinds of heavy music be it rock grunge punk metal or anywhere where hard-hitting drums are needed the United Heavy will have the perfect sound for you. Not content with the selection of presets available? Customise your sounds and presets through the Addictive Drums 2 engine with EQ compression envelope shaping volume faders and more to curate your sonic signature. FeaturesModern and massive drum sounds Perfect sound to let your drums cut through the mix Boutique Pork Pie USA Custom drum kit provides rich tones Meticulously sampled with world-class session drummers in a premium studio Hand selected Zildjian cymbals and rare Zildjian alloy snare provide an explosive and powerful sound to cut through a wall of heavy guitars Hard-hitting drums perfect for heavy music Presets crafted by world-famous producers and engineers Recorded at united recording (formerly Ocean Way studios) with world-class equipment and microphones>Drum listKicks: 22×18″ 24×18″ Pork Pie USA Custom Snares: 14×6.5″ Pork Pie Bell Brass 14×5″ Zildjian Alloy (N&C) Toms: 10×8″ 13×10″ 16×14″ 18×16″ Pork Pie USA Custom Cymbals: 14″ Zildjian Quick Beat Hihat 18″ Zildjian Armand Medium Thin Crash 19″ Zildjian A Custom Rezo Crash 18″ Zildjian Oriental Classic China 22″ Zildjian Ping Ride Extras: Custom CrasherSpecification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1065

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The Addictive Drums 2: Boutique Mallets ADPak is a unique and expansion for Addictive Drums 2 that features a hand-made one of a kind drum kit to add texture and character to your compositions. Sampled with both sticks and mallets the Boutique Mallets ADpak offers a massive range of flexibility for your cinematic compositions giving you the dark smooth and warm tone that fills out the sonic space. A hand-made Wacco drum kit has been selected for its incredible natural and resonant tone that is perfect for soft and delicate mallet drumming styles. Constructed from heat-treated maple with maple hoops and rope rings this is unlike any drum kit youve ever heard of before. Every note is brimming with musicality that rings out beautifully with a natural and organic decay. Paired with this custom Wacco drum kit is a selection of Meinl Byzance thin cymbals chosen for their dark and washy sound that gels together seamlessly with the shells for a cohesive and balanced sound. Sampled in an expansive recording room at Soundtrade Studios you can expect to hear a massive room decay thats filled with character and tone that emphasizes the spacious and warm sound of the Wacco drum kit. The perfect choice for modern composers the Boutique Mallets comes with 30 production-ready kits to have instant access to big-budget cinematic soundscapes. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Custom-made drum kit To capture the natural and warm sound needed to complement mallet drum playing a custom hand-made Wacco drum kit was used in this session. Constructed from heat treated maple with a natural satin oil finish maple hoops and rope tuners the Wacco provides a boutique warm and smooth sound. A one-of-a-kind snare drum has been sampled with snare wires on and off to give you a diverse range of sounds from subtle melodic tones with no wires to more aggressive and explosive sounds with wires on perfect for cinematic impacts. Matched with this unique drum kit are an array of Meinl Byzance cymbals perfect for their dry and crisp sound with a distinctive washy decay that pairs perfectly with mallet drumming styles. Meticulously sampled in the world-famous recording room in Soundtrade Studios the Boutique Mallets ADpak provides a spacious and warm sound thats perfect for adding texture to your music or for creating cinematic soundscapes. For maximum versatility it has been sampled with both sticks and mallets to give you a wide range of options regarding the attack of your drums to make sure your composition gets the timbre it needs. Mix-ready presets Crafted by some of the best in the business the Boutique Mallets AdPakcomes included with a huge selection of production-ready presets to insert the knowledge and expertise of world-class producers in your songs! Not content with the selection of presets available? Customise your sounds and presets through the Addictive Drums 2 engine with EQ compression envelope shaping volume faders and more to curate your sonic signature. FeaturesPremium quality drums recorded in a highly sought-after studio Delivers spacious dark and warm sound Custom hand-made Wacco drum kit Meinl Byzance dry cymbals for smooth and rich top end Played with both mallets and sticks for maximum versatility 30 radio-ready presets Add texture and dynamic to your musicDrum listKicks: 22×14″ Wacco Old School Snares: 14×6″ Hip Custom (Snares Off) Toms: 13×9″ (High and low tuned) 16×16″ (High and low tuned) Wacco Old School Cymbals: 14″ Meinl Byzance Dual Hihat (Sticks) 18″ Meinl Byzance Extra Thin (Mallets) 19″ Meinl Byzance Extra Thin (Mallets) 20″ Meinl Byzance Extra Thin (Mallets) 20″ Meinl Byzance Extra Thin (Sticks) 21″ Meinl Byzance Transition Ride (Mallets) Extras: Meinl ClavesSpecification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1066

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The Addictive Drums 2: Indie ADpak provides the authentic sound of vintage drum tones captured with exclusive and rare microphones through a world-renowned console and finalized to vintage 2″ analog tape. Setting itself apart from the crowd the Indie ADpak is no emulation or approximation this is the real-deal solution for modern producers looking to capture the classic sound of their favourite vintage records. Warm and full of character the unmistakable sound of analog drums has been delivered to perfection through the ICE Custom Shop drum kit a plethora of era-appropriate vintage microphones classic analog mixing desk (previously and recorded with by some of the most famous names in music) and the all-important 2″ analog tape. Perfectly capable of delivering sounds that span a huge range of musical genres from classic rock and prog indie hip-hop R&B jazz and much more the Addictive Drums 2 Indie ADpak is completely flexible and customisable. Shape and sculpt the sound how you want to with the Addictive Drums 2 engine to control EQ compression envelopes and much more or simply dive into one of the 30 world-class presets and let your creativity run wild. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Authentic vintage tones In order to achieve the true vintage sound using the correct equipment is pivotal. A hand-crafted ICE Custom shop drum kit has been specially selected for its vintage timbre and sound making use of “old school” construction techniques and utilising vintage Slingerland hardware. Paired with this exceptional kit is an ultra-rare Premier Keith Moon signature “The Spirit of The Lilly” snare drum which boasts a huge amount of character and vibe that will complement your music perfectly. Completing the drum kit are the carefully-chosen selection of cymbals from Paiste and Zildjian chosen for their slightly duller and rolled-off treble sound to blend with the shells seamlessly creating a cohesive and coherent tone. To ensure sonic authenticity the Indie ADpak spares no expensive when it comes to the equipment used to sample the vintage kit. Recorded in Svenska Grammofon Studio one of the largest studios in Europe the custom ICE kit explodes with character thanks to the oak panelled walls that provide a harmonically rich and expansive decay. Using exclusively rare and vintage microphones to capture the sound and feel of the drum kit you can expect to hear a natural and balanced frequency response that encapsulates the sound completely. All of the microphones run through a vintage recording console to provide the subtle shaping and saturation that only mixing boards can provide. Finalised through classic 2″ tape the Indie ADpak is the closest thing available to capture the sound of classic records of days gone by. To get you started the Indie ADpak contains 30 outstanding presets that provide you with a diverse range of sounds and tones that trascend musical genre boundaries. Crafted by expert producers Mark “Spike” Sten Jagz Kooner Elof Loelv and many others you can quickly dive into your recordings with the perfect drum tone for your music or customise your sounds to discover your sonic signature through the built-in mixing functions in the Addictive Drummer 2 engine. FeaturesWorld-class studio and drum kit All vintage mics and preamps Recorded to 2″ analog tape to achieve true vintage tones Oak panelled recording room provides a short and harmonically rich decay taking you from dry and dirty to lush and large in an instant Sampled by world-class drummer Fredrik Sandsten Presets curated by Mark Stent Jagz Kooner and many more Recorded through a legendary recording console previously owned by some of the biggest names in music history Hand-made drums with vintage Slingerland hardware Extremely rare Premier Custom snare drum Expertly matched cymbals for a cohesive and complete sound Drum listKick: 26×14″ ICE Custom Shop Snare: 14×5.5″ Premier Keith Moon Signature Toms: 13×10″ (High and Low tune) 16×16″ 18×16″ ICE Custom Shop Cymbals: 15″ Zildjian K Hihat 16″ Paiste 2002 Red Logo Crash 18″ Paiste Sign Full Crash 19″ Paiste 2002 Red Logo Crash 22″ Paiste 2002 Red Logo Ride Extras: Rhythm Tech Tambourine (left-right hit)Specification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1057

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The Addictive Drums 2: Black Velvet ADpak packs punchy massive and boutique drum sounds to your productions. Wherever you need your drums to explode with life and character the Black Velvet ADpak can deliver modern luxurious and radio-ready drum tones to your songs and projects. Recorded with a hand-made custom DW Collectors Series drum kit and a selection of hand-selected Zildjian cymbals through the most exquisite recording equipment available the Black Velvet puts the sound of a multi-million dollar production in your hands. Sampled in two studios the drum shells have been recorded in a larger-than-life sounding gym hall studio while the cymbals have been recorded in a tight and controlled smaller studio. This allows you to add rich ambience and natural decay to your shells for explosive and lively choruses with a controlled and smooth top end from your cymbals. Perfect for the modern musician looking to add excitement and energy to your music the Black Velvet is perfectly suited to most genres of music with excellent tuning and meticulous sampling that gives it a hugely detailed and articulate sound. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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Modern and massive Whenever you need your drums to sound larger than life reach for the Black Velvet ADpak. Uniquely recorded to provide the highest amount of flexibility the drum shells have been captured in a gigantic gym-sized recording hall while all of the cymbals have been captured in a tighter more intimate and small studio. This combination blends seamlessly together allowing you to expand the size of your kit from an in-your-face verse that packs a tight and articulate punch a larger than life chorus with a huge shell decay that adds ambience and excitement to your music. Think of the huge radio-friendly rock singles from the 90s and 00s and amplify them by 11. The Black Velvet is the product of using some of the most boutique and sought after equipment on the planet sampled in meticulous detail to provide the ultimate rock drum sound imaginable. A custom hand-made DW Collectors series drum kit is matched with beautiful and vibrant Zildjian cymbals to glue together a cohesive and expansive sound that is perfect for any driving and energetic genres of music whether its the explosive sound of Grunge aggressive and barking sound of punk or anthemic stadium rock the Black Velvet ADpak is here to deliver. Over 30 jump-off point presets are included that cover many different styles and genres to quickly get you diving into your songs and projects. Spanning anywhere from clean and subtle to over the top and raunchy all the presets are editable through the Addictive Drums 2 engine to experiment with sounds to find your sonic signature. FeaturesLoud large and luxurious Modern and massive drum sounds Perfect sound to let your drums cut through the mix Hard-hitting and detailed with a sophistocated timbre Expertly matched Zildjian cymbals Radio-ready presets and tones Rich ambience and with raw aggression Controlled and defined low end with tight and smooth top end Meticulously sampled with world-class session drummers in a premium studioDrum listKicks: 22×18″ DW Collectors Series Snares: 14×5″ DW Collectors Series Toms: 10×8″ 12×9″ 14×14″ 16×16″ DW Collectors Series Hi-hats: 13″ Zildjian K 14″ Zildjian A CustomCymbals: 8″ Zildjian A Custom Splash 10″ Zildjian A Custom Splash 16″ Zildjian A Custom Crash 18″ Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash 18″ Zildjian FX Oriental China 20″ Zildjian A Custom China 22″ Zildjian K Ride Extras: LP TribellSpecification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1059

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The Addictive Drums 2: Vintage Dry ADpak puts the golden era of analog drum tones in your hands with a huge range of flexibility and customisation. Chart-topping and ever-present even in modern productions the sound of 70s drums cant be pigeonholed to one specific genre. The articulate and crisp detail of these drums makes it the perfect solution for the modern producer looking to add a versatile library to their outlet that is perfectly capable of delivering indie and rock as it is with R&B and hip-hop. Getting the kit right is essential to the synonymous sound of the 70s and with the Vintage Dry ADpak this has been selected to perfection. A 1968 Ludwig Silver Sparkle kit has been tuned and dampened to perfection while being recorded through era-appropriate microphones and mixing consoles to round off the immaculate sound. Included are 30 mix-ready presets that are entirely customisable through the Addictive Drummer 2 software to sculpt and shape your tones just the way you want. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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A venture through time The Vintage Dry AD Pack brings you the classic sound of the 70s with fat dry and authentic tones that is perfect for a huge range of genres from classic rock disco funk and much more! The crisp and articulate tones are perfect for creating a solid backbeat to your productions laying the bed for you to develop your song on top of. The kit is comprised of a Ludwig Silver Sparkle from 1968 that has been modified and tuned to perfection for era-appropriate tones. Each drum has been individually dampened with pillows newspaper or felt sheets to create the tight and dry sound that cuts through your mix. To ensure sonic authenticity only microphones that were produced throughout the 60s – 70s such as Coles Neumann and Sennheiser were used to capture the performance of this immensely detailed pack all running through vintage API consoles to provide the shaping and subtle saturation that only vintage mixing boards can provide. Vintage dry contains two kick drums two snares four toms five cymbals and handclaps to curate your preferred sound and setup that will complement and enhance your music. To get you started there are 30 mix-ready presets included with this pack that provides you with a diverse range of sounds that cover many musical genres. Through the Addictive Drums 2 engine all the presets and sounds are completely customisable and modifiable to your tastes through the onboard processing and mixer. Drum listKicks: 20×16″ Ludwig Silver Sparkle 22×16″ Sonor Phonic Snares: 14×5″ Ludwig Supraphonic 400 14×6.5″ Sonor Phonic Toms: 12×8″ Ludwig Silver Sparkle 13×9″ Ludwig Silver Sparkle 16×16″ Ludwig Silver Sparkle (low tuned) 16×16″ Ludwig Silver Sparkle (high tuned) Cymbals: 15″ Zildjian K Hihat 18″ Zildjian Thin Crash 19″ Zildjian K Dark Medium Thin Crash 21″ Sabian Signature Hot Ride 22″ Sabian HH Extra Thin Crash Extras: Hands (Clap Snap & Lap)Specification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit)Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit)Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS)Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1060

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The Addictive Drums 2: Fairfax Vol. 1 ADpak is the perfect expansion for Addictive Drums 2 for ultra-modern radio-ready rock drum tones. Recorded in one of the finest studios in the world steeped in rock and roll history the Fairfax Vol. 1 puts the same energy and liveliness that has been heard on countless records into your productions. Utilising every aspect of this iconic studio Fairfax Vol. 1 uses a combination of unique vintage microphones and contemporary modern microphones to give you a flexible balance that covers the entire frequency range. Captured through the in-house vintage recording console from the 60s you can experience the sound of world-class equipment in your mixes that will take your productions to the next level. Featuring a modern 6-ply Gretsch Stop Sign kit you can achieve a loud and boisterous sound that packs a huge punch with perfect balance throughout the frequency range. Combined with the ultimate rock recording snare drum the Tama Bell Brass (adequately named The Terminator) your drums will jump out of the speakers brimming with life that will sit above even the densest of rock mixes! A second unique and custom-made snare is included to ensure a diverse range of sounds is possible along with an assortment of Zildjian and custom-made cymbals that provide the shimmer and shine your tracks need. Included are 30 mix-ready presets crafted by industry professionals to immediately add polished and radio-ready sounds to your tracks. Each sound and preset is entirely customisable through the Addictive Drummer 2 software to sculpt and shape your tones just the way you want to create your unique sonic signature.

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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 14×6.5″ 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 14×7″ 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. Mix-ready presets Crafted by some of the best in the business the Fairfax Vol. 1 ADpak comes included with a huge selection of production-ready presets to insert the knowledge and expertise of world-class producers in your songs! Not content with the selection of presets available? Customise your sounds and presets through the Addictive Drums 2 engine with EQ compression envelope shaping volume faders and more to curate your sonic signature. FeaturesRecorded 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 14.6×5″ bell brass snare drum (the same one used on the biggest grunge album of the 90s) and a custom hand-made Craviotto 14×7 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: 24×16″ Gretsch Stop Sign Snares: 14×6.5″ Tama Bell Brass (a.k.a. “The Terminator”) 14×7″ Craviotto Custom Shop Toms: 12×8″ 13×9″ 14×14″ (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)Specification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1061

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The Addictive Drums 2: Fairfax Vol. 2 ADpak is the ultimate expansion for Addictive Drums 2 for creating classic rock drum tones that pack a punch. Recorded in one of the finest studios in the world steeped in rock and roll history the Fairfax Vol. 2 puts the same energy and liveliness that has been heard on countless records into your productions. Utilising every aspect of this iconic studio Fairfax Vol. 2 uses a combination of unique vintage microphones and contemporary modern microphones to give you a flexible balance that covers the entire frequency range. Captured through the in-house vintage recording console from the 60s you can experience the sound of world-class equipment in your mixes that will take your productions to the next level. Featuring a 60s 3-Ply Gretsch “Round Badge” kit you can achieve rounded natural and punchy drums that are perfectly balanced through the frequency range that perfectly suit most contemporary rock mixes. Combined with icons of rock drumming a Ludwig Black Beauty 14×6.5″ and 14×5″ Brass snare the Fairfax Vol. 2 packs the punch you need to cut through heavy rock mixes filled with distorted electric guitars thunderous basses and driving vocals. In keeping with the classic vintage shells a selection of custom hand-made cymbals are matched perfectly to create a full-range and smooth kit with a classic and warm sound. Included are 30 mix-ready presets crafted by industry professionals to immediately add polished and radio-ready sounds to your tracks. Each sound and preset is entirely customisable through the Addictive Drummer 2 software to sculpt and shape your tones just the way you want to create your unique sonic signature. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.

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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. 2 including the biggest grunge album of the 90s! A lively and characterful room the Fairfax Vol. 2 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 vintage 60s Gretsch 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. 2 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. 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. Mix-ready presets Crafted by some of the best in the business the Fairfax Vol. 2 ADpak comes included with a huge selection of production-ready presets to insert the knowledge and expertise of world-class producers in your songs! Not content with the selection of presets available? Customise your sounds and presets through the Addictive Drums 2 engine with EQ compression envelope shaping volume faders and more to curate your sonic signature. FeaturesVintage 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 listKicks: 22×14″ Gretsch Round Badge Snares: 14×6.5″ Ludwig Black Beauty 14×5″ Ludwig 20s Two-Piece Brass Toms: 13×9″ (High and Low tuned) 16×16″ (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 2×4″ WoodSpecification System RequirementsOperating system:Mac:macOS 10.9 or later (32 & 64-bit) Windows:Windows 7 8 10 (32 & 64-bit) Plug-in format:VST AU AAX (32 & 64-bit) Standalone Application (Windows and macOS) Compatible Software:Ableton Live 9 & 10 Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later (In Addictive Drums 2 the Bus channel cannot be sent to a separate out track.) Reaper 4 & 5 Steinberg Cubase 8 or laterGeneralProdut code: XLN1062

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