XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Dead & Dry Collection

Brand: XLN Audio

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Dead & Dry Collection
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XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Dead & Dry Collection

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Dead & Dry Collection is a curated bundle for Addictive Drums 2 featuring tightly muted, ultra-dry drum kits inspired by the classic 1970s studio sound. With short sustain, controlled resonance, warm transients, and almost no room ambience, this collection provides the perfect palette for groove-based music that demands precision and pocket.

Whether you produce soul, funk, soft rock, singer-songwriter tracks, indie, or retro-flavoured beats, the Dead & Dry Collection delivers drums that blend effortlessly into the mix. These kits are punchy, focused, and warm—ideal for tight backbeats, intimate arrangements, and vintage tones with modern flexibility.

The Signature 70s Dry Drum Aesthetic

This collection channels the unmistakable sound of deadened drum kits recorded with tea towels, tape muting, heavy dampening, and controlled studio environments. The result is a drum tone that is warm, muted, responsive, and incredibly mix-friendly.

Key Highlights

  • Ultra-Dry Drum Kits: Authentic deadened tones with minimal sustain and tight, punchy response.
  • Vintage Character: Captures the iconic 70s studio sound used in soul, funk, early disco, and soft rock.
  • Mix-Ready Presets: Includes retro, dusty, warm, muted, and punchy presets tailored for different dry-drum styles.
  • Expressive Multi-Sampling: Detailed velocity layers and articulation accuracy for natural feel.
  • Perfect for Pocket Grooves: Designed for rhythmic clarity, subtle swing, and intimate drum arrangements.
  • Seamless AD2 Integration: Full access to AD2’s mixer, transient shaping, EQ, compression, tape saturation, and effects.

Perfect For

  • Soul, funk, and R&B
  • 70s-inspired rock and classic pop
  • Indie, lo-fi, and alternative productions
  • Singer-songwriter and acoustic arrangements
  • Producers who want tight, controlled, non-ambient drum tones

Technical Specifications

  • Format: Expansion collection for Addictive Drums 2 (requires AD2 engine)
  • Platform: macOS and Windows
  • Content: Multiple deadened drum kits, detailed multi-sampled articulations, and curated dry-style presets

Why Choose the Dead & Dry Collection?

XLN Audio AD2: Dead & Dry Collection gives you unmatched control and vintage flavour, offering drum sounds that sit perfectly in the mix with minimal processing. If you want warm, focused, and groove-friendly drums rooted in classic 70s recording techniques, this collection delivers the iconic deadened tone with the flexibility and power of modern production tools.