Progressive Metal ADpak drum preset expansion artwork for Addictive Drums 2

Progressive Metal ADpak: Metal Drum Expansion for Addictive Drums 2

Progressive Metal ADpak is an expansion pack of drum kits and presets by XLN Audio that requires Addictive Drums 2. It features a kit recorded on the Pearl Reference Pure drums of Opeth drummer Waltteri Väyrynen.

REQUIRESAddictive Drums 2Host synth sold separately

All presets for Addictive Drums 2

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01Overview

Progressive Metal ADpak adds a dedicated metal kit to Addictive Drums 2, built around the drums Waltteri Väyrynen uses on his own setup. The pack includes dual 22-inch Pearl Reference Pure kicks, two Pearl Reference snares, and a wide selection of Sabian HHX and AAX cymbals. Each kit piece was played by Waltteri himself. The collection also includes 48 presets created by metal musicians and producers, among them David Castillo, Jaime Gomez Arellano, Thomas "Plec" Johansson and Lawrence Mackrory.

Best for

Progressive metal drums
Double-kick metal patterns
Melodic tom fills
Heavy metal drum production
Dark cymbal textures

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

02Key features

What you get

Recorded on Waltteri Väyrynen's own Pearl Reference Pure kit
Every kit piece played by Waltteri Väyrynen
Dual 22-inch Pearl Reference Pure kicks
Two Pearl Reference snares in brass and steel
Sabian HHX and AAX cymbals from shimmering crashes to chinas
Pearl Reference Pure gong drum and Sabian Stage Bell
48 presets by metal musicians and producers

03In depth

Sound and Kit Character

The kit was recorded on Waltteri Väyrynen's own Pearl Reference Pure kit. The developer describes the kicks as tight and articulate, with two 22-inch drums for double-bass work. The toms and a gong drum add melodic movement across the kit.

The cymbal selection runs from dark, shimmering crashes to aggressive chinas and detailed rides, all from the Sabian HHX and AAX lines. Extras include a Sabian Stage Bell, a Sabian Chopper hi-hat, and an AAX China and Groove Hats stack.

Presets and Who It Suits

The 48 presets were made by metal musicians and producers, giving you starting points for different styles and mixes. Since the pack is built on Addictive Drums 2, you can adjust the kit inside that instrument's workflow.

The pack suits producers writing progressive or heavy metal who want realistic, played-in drums with a distinct voice. It is also a fit for anyone who wants Pearl and Sabian sounds inside Addictive Drums 2.

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 Progressive Metal ADpak?

You need Addictive Drums 2, which the expansion requires. The ADpak is an expansion for that drum instrument.

Which drums were used to record the kit?

The kit was recorded on Waltteri Väyrynen's own Pearl Reference Pure drums. Waltteri, drummer for Opeth, also played every kit piece himself.

Who created the presets?

The 48 presets were made by metal musicians and producers, including David Castillo, Waltteri Väyrynen, Jaime Gomez Arellano, Thomas "Plec" Johansson and Lawrence Mackrory.