Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak preset pack artwork for Addictive Drums 2

Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak: Jazz Drum Presets for Addictive Drums 2

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Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak is an expansion pack of drum presets for Addictive Drums 2 from XLN Audio. It provides a stick-played Premier jazz kit tuned for a modern jazz sound.

REQUIRESAddictive Drums 2Host synth sold separately

All presets for Addictive Drums 2

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01Overview

Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak is an expansion for Addictive Drums 2, the XLN Audio drum instrument. It adds a jazz-oriented kit played with sticks, along with presets intended to get producers working quickly. The developer says modern jazz needs tight, balanced drums tuned slightly differently from typical rock, pop or funk kits, and this pack is built around that goal. You must own Addictive Drums 2 to use it, since the pack is an expansion rather than a standalone instrument.

Best for

Modern jazz drums
Jazz-influenced productions
Stick-played drum grooves
Quick drum preset starts

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

02Key features

What you get

Premier Gen-X drum kit played with sticks
Tuned up for a modern jazz sound
Production-ready presets for quick starts
14x5" Ludwig Acrolite snare included
Sabian, Meinl and Paiste cymbal selection
Presets adjustable in Addictive Drums 2

03In depth

Kit Sound and Components

The pack features a Premier Gen-X drum set, with an 18x14" kick played with a wood beater and four toms ranging from 10x8" to 16x16". The snare is a 14x5" Ludwig Acrolite.

The cymbal selection mixes brands. It includes a 14" Sabian HHX Groove Hats hihat, 18" Meinl Byzance and 19" Sabian HHXtreme crashes, an 18" Paiste Mellow crash, and a 21" Meinl Byzance medium ride. A small Meinl black cowbell is also included.

The developer says the drums were tuned up slightly for a modern jazz sound.

Presets and Workflow in Addictive Drums 2

The pack includes presets so you can start from a finished sound. Each preset can be adjusted in the Addictive Drums 2 interface if you want to change the kit to suit your track.

If you need rhythmic ideas, XLN Audio also offers a Jazz Sticks Grooves MIDIpak with drumming designed to pair with this kit.

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 Modern Jazz Sticks ADpak?

You must own Addictive Drums 2, as this pack is an expansion for that instrument. It cannot be used on its own.

What kind of kit is included?

The pack contains a Premier Gen-X kit played with sticks, a Ludwig Acrolite snare, and a selection of Sabian, Meinl and Paiste cymbals. It is tuned for a modern jazz sound.