8.4Great
Addictive Drums 2 is XLN Audio's multi-sampled virtual drum instrument and standalone app for building, mixing, and playing customizable acoustic drum kits.
Plugin comparison
Addictive Drums 2 vs D16 Group Drumazon 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which drums to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.3Great
D16 Group Drumazon 2 by D16 Group. TR-909 style drum machine synthesis with deep per-voice control—classic electronic drums you can redesign.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Addictive Drums 2 comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Addictive Drums 2 | D16 Group Drumazon 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169 | €99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX (64-bit), Standalone (Windows & macOS) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Custom Collection contents | Base Addictive Drums 2 software plus 3 ADpaks (drum kits), 3 MIDIpaks (beats/grooves), and 3 Kitpiece Paks | — |
| Presets | Hundreds of mix-ready presets included | — |
| Expandability | Expandable via ADpaks (drum kits), MIDIpaks (beats), and Kitpiece Paks | — |
| macOS requirement | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) | — |
| Windows requirement | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) | — |
| Installation | Internet connection required during installation | — |
| Type | — | Analog-style drum machine plugin |
| Inspiration | — | TR-909 family |
| Developer | — | D16 Group |
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