Retroplex ADpak preset pack artwork for Addictive Drums 2 by XLN Audio

Retroplex ADpak: Ludwig Vistalite Glam Rock Drum Presets for Addictive Drums 2

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Retroplex ADpak is an expansion pack for Addictive Drums 2 from XLN Audio, featuring a Ludwig Vistalite "plexi" drum kit with production-ready presets for vintage and modern rock sounds.

REQUIRESAddictive Drums 2Host synth sold separately

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01Overview

Retroplex ADpak is a preset expansion for XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2. Its kit is built around acrylic Ludwig Vistalite drums and sampled cymbals, with a set of presets that range from clean, pristine tones to distorted and heavily processed sounds. The developer says the kit captures the glam rock character of its reference artists, and the presets can be used as they are or adjusted to fit a specific track.

Best for

Glam rock drums
Classic rock drum tracks
Vintage drum textures
Modern rock production
Distorted drum processing
Retro cowbell and tambourine accents

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

02Key features

What you get

Authentic Ludwig "plexi" Vistalite drum kit
Kick, snare and four tom sizes in clear acrylic
Zildjian hihat, crash, dark crash and ride cymbals
Meinl tambourine and large steel cowbell
Production-ready presets for quick starts
Presets range from clean to heavily processed
Classic and modern sound options

03In depth

Ludwig Vistalite Sound and Kit Makeup

The core of the pack is an authentic Ludwig "plexi" kit: a 22x16" and 24x16" Vistalite kick, a 14x5" Vistalite snare, and four Vistalite toms at 12", 13", 14" and 16". The developer notes that these clear acrylic drums were popular in the early 1970s for their look, fast attack and clear sustain.

The cymbal set adds Zildjian pieces, including a 15" Vintage Hihat, a 17" A Custom Crash, and an 18" A Thin Crash, 18" K Custom Dark Crash and 22" K Constantinople Medium Ride. Meinl percussion, a double steel tambourine and a large steel cowbell, rounds out the extras.

Presets for Vintage and Modern Production

Retroplex ADpak includes production-ready presets covering both classic and modern sounds. According to XLN Audio, the presets span a range from clean and pristine to distorted and heavily processed, which makes it possible to start from a finished sound and move it toward the texture a track needs.

Because the presets can be tweaked, they work as a starting point as well as a finished result. Producers can keep the character of the Vistalite kit while reshaping the processing to suit their mix.

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 Retroplex ADpak?

Retroplex ADpak is an expansion for Addictive Drums 2, so you must own Addictive Drums 2 to use it.

What drum kit does Retroplex ADpak include?

It includes an authentic Ludwig Vistalite "plexi" kit with a 22x16" and 24x16" kick, a 14x5" snare, and 12", 13", 14" and 16" toms, along with Zildjian cymbals and Meinl percussion.

What sounds do the presets cover?

The presets range from clean and pristine tones to distorted and heavily processed sounds, and they can be used as-is or adjusted to fit a specific track.