XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Modern Heavy ADpak
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Modern Heavy ADpak is an aggressive, punch-driven expansion for Addictive Drums 2, crafted specifically for modern metal, hard rock, metalcore, djent, and high-impact heavy music production. Featuring a meticulously captured drum kit with razor-sharp attack, tight low end, and explosive snare response, Modern Heavy gives you the precision and power needed for today’s most demanding mixes.
This ADpak delivers a polished, studio-ready heavy sound from the first hit. Whether you’re producing technical riffs, fast double-kick patterns, breakdowns, or massive rock choruses, Modern Heavy provides the clarity, speed, and punch required for heavy genres in both raw and processed forms.
High-Impact, Mix-Ready Heavy Drums
Recorded in a world-class studio using premium microphones and high-end hardware, the Modern Heavy kit captures clean transients, focused resonance, and aggressive presence. The samples are designed to cut through dense guitars and heavily layered productions without losing body or definition.
Key Highlights
- Modern Metal Drum Tone: Tight kicks, explosive snares, controlled toms, and cutting cymbals engineered for heavy music.
- Ultra-Punchy Sound: Fast, responsive attack perfect for blast beats, double-kick runs, and articulate drum performance.
- Mix-Ready Presets: Includes natural, processed, triggered-style, and high-gain presets tailored for metal and heavy rock.
- Detailed Multi-Sampling: Captures dynamic layers for realistic performance while maintaining tightness.
- Perfect for Dense Mixes: Drum tones designed to cut through distorted guitars, synth layers, and bass-heavy arrangements.
- Full AD2 Integration: Customize your sound with AD2’s mixer, EQ, compression, limiting, saturation, and effects.
Perfect For
- Modern metal and metalcore
- Hard rock and aggressive alternative
- Djent, prog metal, and technical genres
- Hybrid acoustic/processed heavy drum production
- Producers needing powerful, precise, and mix-ready heavy drum tones
Technical Specifications
- Format: ADpak expansion for Addictive Drums 2 (requires AD2 engine)
- Platform: macOS and Windows
- Content: Multi-sampled modern heavy drum kit, cymbals, articulations, and curated presets
Why Choose the Modern Heavy ADpak?
XLN Audio AD2: Modern Heavy ADpak provides the precision, aggression, and polished power needed for modern heavy music production. With impactful sampling, genre-focused presets, and seamless AD2 integration, it delivers a professional-grade heavy drum sound ready for any mix—from brutal metal tracks to high-energy hard rock.