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Fairfax Vol. 1 ADpak: Modern Rock Drum Expansion for Addictive Drums 2

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Fairfax Vol. 1 ADpak is an expansion pack from XLN Audio for Addictive Drums 2. It adds 31 drum presets built around vintage kits and snares from the Fairfax Recordings studio in Los Angeles.

REQUIRESAddictive Drums 2Host synth sold separately

All presets for Addictive Drums 2

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01Overview

Fairfax Vol. 1 is a sample-based expansion for Addictive Drums 2 focused on American modern rock. The sounds are drawn from Fairfax Recordings, a Los Angeles studio formerly known as Sound City. The core kit is a vintage Gretsch Stop Sign set, paired with a Craviotto Custom Shop snare and a Tama Bell Brass snare. Cymbals include Zildjian K models and Iveson's custom and selection pieces. The pack is an add-on, so you need Addictive Drums 2 to use it.

Best for

Modern rock drums
American rock production
Punchy snare sounds
Classic-style rock kits
Drum fills and handclaps

Developer: XLN Audio
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: Addictive Drums 2
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Expansion pack for Addictive Drums 2
31 professionally designed drum presets
Vintage Gretsch Stop Sign kit in multiple sizes
Tama Bell Brass and Craviotto Custom Shop snares
Zildjian K and Iveson's cymbal selection
Tom shell hit and three-person handclap included
Sounds recorded at Fairfax Recordings, Los Angeles

03In depth

Vintage Kits and Snares Behind the Sound

The pack centers on a Gretsch Stop Sign kit in several sizes, including a 24x16 inch kick and four tom configurations. The snare selection is a key part of the character. A 14x6.5 inch Tama Bell Brass, nicknamed "The Terminator," sits alongside a 14x7 inch Craviotto Custom Shop snare.

XLN Audio describes the sound as beefy, punchy and muscular, aimed at the aggressive tones associated with American rock. The cymbal set mixes Zildjian K crashes and rides, a low China and Iveson's pieces, giving you options for both driving and open textures.

Presets and Extras for Rock Production

Fairfax Vol. 1 includes 31 presets. Each one is a starting point that you can shape further inside Addictive Drums 2 through its mixing and tuning controls.

The extras add useful detail. A Gretsch Stop Sign tom shell hit and a three-person handclap are included as additional elements for building grooves and fills. XLN Audio also points to its American Rock MIDIpak as a companion for finding beats to play these sounds with.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	XLN Audio
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs
Requires	Addictive Drums 2

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Fairfax Vol. 1?

You need Addictive Drums 2. The ADpak is an expansion for that drum plugin, and it cannot be used on its own.

What is included in the pack?

The pack has 31 presets built on a Gretsch Stop Sign kit, a Tama Bell Brass and Craviotto Custom Shop snare, Zildjian K and Iveson's cymbals, a tom shell hit and a three-person handclap.