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Drums
Addictive Drums 2
XLN Audio · $169
Addictive Drums 2 is XLN Audio's multi-sampled virtual drum instrument and standalone app for building, mixing, and playing customizable acoustic drum kits.
Addictive Drums 2 is a drums by XLN Audio, available in VST, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It is priced at $169.
Notable features include custom collection contents, presets and expandability. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- 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
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does Addictive Drums 2 support?
It runs as a VST, AU, and AAX (64-bit) plugin, and as a standalone application on Windows and macOS.
What operating systems does Addictive Drums 2 require?
macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit), or Windows 10/11 (64-bit). An internet connection is required during installation.
Can Addictive Drums 2 be expanded?
Yes. It can be expanded with ADpaks (additional drum kits), MIDIpaks (additional beats and grooves), and Kitpiece Paks.