XLN AUDIO Software: Addictive Drums 2: Vintage Dead

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XLN AUDIO Software: Addictive Drums 2: Vintage Dead
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XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Vintage Dead

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Vintage Dead is a characterful expansion for Addictive Drums 2 inspired by the ultra-dry, tightly dampened drum sound made famous by 1970s studio recordings. If you’re looking for thuddy kicks, short snares, heavily muted toms, and minimal ambience, Vintage Dead delivers the unmistakable aesthetic that defined an era of soul, funk, rock, and early disco.

Recorded with period-correct drums and authentic deadening techniques—tea towels, gaffer tape, thick dampening, and carefully controlled room acoustics—this expansion brings you the warm, punchy, and intimate sound that sits perfectly in tight grooves and retro-inspired productions.

The Iconic 70s Dry Drum Sound

Vintage Dead captures the essence of classic studio engineering from the golden age of analog. Expect punchy, soft-edged transients, deep thumps, and short, focused sustain. These drums blend beautifully into the mix without overpowering other instruments, making them ideal for rhythm-driven tracks that rely on groove, pocket, and subtlety.

Key Highlights

  • Authentic 70s Drum Aesthetic: Muted, warm, and ultra-dry tones ideal for classic soul, funk, rock, and disco.
  • Period-Accurate Recording: Captured with vintage drums, analog gear, and classic deadening materials.
  • Mix-Ready Presets: Includes natural, retro, dusty, warm, and punchy presets inspired by 70s production.
  • Expressive Multi-Sampling: Detailed dynamic layers provide realistic response and feel.
  • Perfect for Tight Grooves: Exceptional for pocket-focused drumming, muted backbeats, and rhythmic clarity.
  • Seamless AD2 Integration: Shape and refine your kit through AD2’s mixer, EQ, compression, tape saturation, and effects.

Perfect For

  • Classic soul and funk
  • Retro rock and soft rock
  • 70s disco and R&B
  • Lo-fi, indie, and alternative
  • Producers wanting tight, controlled, minimal ambience drum tones

Technical Specifications

  • Format: Expansion for Addictive Drums 2 (requires AD2 engine)
  • Platform: macOS and Windows
  • Content: Vintage-style dry drum kit samples, detailed articulations, and curated retro presets

Why Choose Vintage Dead?

XLN Audio AD2: Vintage Dead delivers one of the most iconic drum sounds in recording history—tight, warm, controlled, and deeply musical. If your productions demand vintage character, dry punch, or groove-focused rhythms with minimal ambience, this expansion brings that signature 70s studio sound straight into your DAW with precision and authenticity.