Addictive Drums 2
Addictive Drums 2: A drum instrument for shaping recorded kits and grooves into mixes. Ranked #22 of 33 in Virtual Instruments by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for producers seeking mix-ready acoustic and electronic drums.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forProducers seeking mix-ready acoustic and electronic drums
- Free planNo
- Standalone appYes
- Founded2005 · Stockholm, Sweden
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Build kits by combining sampled kit pieces and mix-ready presets
- Includes MIDI beats and grooves with built-in mixing and effects
- Supports e-drums, MIDI remapping, and multi-out routing
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Windows and macOS are the listed platforms
- The three collections differ in how many expansion packs they include
Our verdict on Addictive Drums 2
Addictive Drums 2 is a sampled drum instrument from XLN Audio for music producers, songwriters, and performers who want recorded acoustic drum sounds alongside electronic drum-kit support. It runs as a plug-in or standalone application on Windows and macOS. Its focus is specifically drums: users can combine kit pieces, choose mix-ready presets, and work with MIDI beats and grooves. It suits creators who want drum sounds, performance patterns, and mixing controls in one instrument; it is less suited to someone looking for a general-purpose virtual instrument.
The feature set reaches from sound selection into performance and mix workflow. Built-in drum mixing and effects controls provide shaping within the instrument, while audio recording and drag-and-drop export support moving material into a project. Electronic drum kit support, MIDI controller compatibility, and extensive remapping address different ways to perform or map parts. Multi-out plug-in routing can send outputs separately, useful when a session calls for more control in a DAW. Listed integrations include Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools, FL Studio, Reaper, and Steinberg Cubase, among others. The published formats include VST3, AU, and AAX; compatibility depends on host and format.
The paid collections scale by included expansion content. Progressive & Heavy includes two ADpaks and two MIDI beat packs. Custom Collection includes three ADpaks, three MIDIpaks, and three Kitpiece Paks. Complete Collection includes all drum kit expansions, MIDI beat packs, and kit-piece packs. That makes the choice primarily about how much expansion material is wanted rather than a different core instrument. Addictive Drums 2 is a good fit for producers who value customizable drum kits, grooves, and routing options; those seeking a free instrument or sounds beyond drums should look elsewhere.
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Addictive Drums 2 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Plugin formats | Not verified |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| Instrument focus | Drums |
| Built-in samples | Yes |
| MPE support | Not verified |
| Included presets | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools, Cakewalk by BandLab, FL Studio, Reason … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | xlnaudio.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Addictive Drums 2 integrations
Addictive Drums 2 lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Ableton Live
- Apple Logic Pro
- Avid Pro Tools
- Cakewalk by BandLab
- FL Studio
- Reason
- Reaper
- Steinberg Cubase
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