Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which drums to buy.
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Contenders
Addictive Drums 2 is XLN Audio's multi-sampled virtual drum instrument and standalone app for building, mixing, and playing customizable acoustic drum kits.
UJAM's $119 nu-disco virtual drummer with 5 vintage kits, 690 phrases across 30 styles, and a Real/Glam slider.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Addictive Drums 2 | UJAM Virtual Drummer NEON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169 | $119 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | — |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX (64-bit), Standalone (Windows & macOS) | VST2, VST3, AU2, 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 | — |
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