Addictive Drums 2
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- KVRian
- 788 posts since 1 Sep, 2008 from US
Looks good but I'm surprised how big of a price hike is on their web store (especially now all the midipak is completely separated out)
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- KVRian
- 886 posts since 13 Oct, 2006
the demo is one big commercial.....and does not sync to host?
- KVRist
- 115 posts since 4 Nov, 2011 from Babylon 5
don't watch the video, it s*cks
i upgraded then chose the new pack as well. i must say, it's better than AD1. sound is good, somehow the old packs sound better (they re-packed them or it's a placebo effect only ) in AD2. i am happy with the new version.
interface is good and if you use addictive keys it won't be hard to be familiar with AD2. there are additional slots for kitpieces, this is a +1. also there is another output, easier to route, easier to use your own effects but the internal stuff is good as well.
i like it so far, it's a good deal to upgrade even if i thought i would deserve the upgrade for free
i upgraded then chose the new pack as well. i must say, it's better than AD1. sound is good, somehow the old packs sound better (they re-packed them or it's a placebo effect only ) in AD2. i am happy with the new version.
interface is good and if you use addictive keys it won't be hard to be familiar with AD2. there are additional slots for kitpieces, this is a +1. also there is another output, easier to route, easier to use your own effects but the internal stuff is good as well.
i like it so far, it's a good deal to upgrade even if i thought i would deserve the upgrade for free
- KVRAF
- 10621 posts since 31 Aug, 2013 from Somewhere near the Morgul Vale.
So, does this come stock with kits as AD1 did, or do you have to buy everything a la carte via adpacks? In other words, is AD2 just a shell for inline purchases?
Does it share resources (the kits) of AD1, etc?
Does it share resources (the kits) of AD1, etc?
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- KVRAF
- 23103 posts since 7 Jan, 2009 from Croatia
It doesn't share any AD1 resources, it's a separate install.
- KVRist
- 417 posts since 5 Jan, 2007
- KVRAF
- 23103 posts since 7 Jan, 2009 from Croatia
If you upgrade from AD1, all the ADpaks you had will be converted to AD2 format. It does come with small demos for each AD2 ADpak and MIDIpak, though.
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- KVRAF
- 1906 posts since 15 Oct, 2008 from Germany
Is the upgrade sold by retailers, too? The upgrade with one AdPak from XLN directly (99€) costs more than the full artist bundle (2 included AdPaks) version at e.g. JRR Shop ($125, ie 91€), which is a bit ridiculous to be honest.
- KVRist
- 417 posts since 5 Jan, 2007
This is what I was referring to:
AudioDeluxe wrote:Important note about the Addictive Drums 2 engine:
The Addictive Drums 2 engine is included with every Addictive Drums 2 ADpak and Bundle. In other words, this product includes the Addictive Drums 2 engine and does not require any other software to work and can be used by itself (in Standalone mode) or as a plugin within host music software.
For new users, that means this product is an entry-point into the world of Addictive Drums 2. For existing Addictive Drums 2 users, this product is an expansion pack to their collection of extraordinary drum sounds.
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- KVRist
- 38 posts since 24 Jan, 2011
if you buy just an adpack it will have the engine included but i guess you then won't have the upgrade for your ad 1 adpacks.
i found the hickup issue, the distorted hickups occour with cool and quiet activated, if i go full power it works flawlessly... can anyone confirm that?
i find it a bit strange 'cause ad1, superior drummer 2, and ez drummer 2 are all working fine with cool & quiet activated...
so far it sounds really great i find the sound much more alive compared to ad1 and the new adpack is just the best sounding drum pack xln audio has ever released...
i found the hickup issue, the distorted hickups occour with cool and quiet activated, if i go full power it works flawlessly... can anyone confirm that?
i find it a bit strange 'cause ad1, superior drummer 2, and ez drummer 2 are all working fine with cool & quiet activated...
so far it sounds really great i find the sound much more alive compared to ad1 and the new adpack is just the best sounding drum pack xln audio has ever released...
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- KVRAF
- 1906 posts since 15 Oct, 2008 from Germany
Oh, so the artist bundle does not include an upgrade from AD1?Limerick wrote:if you buy just an adpack it will have the engine included but i guess you then won't have the upgrade for your ad 1 adpacks.
To be honest, I have very mixed feelings about the upgrade policy and the whole new distribution idea, ie that every AdPaks contains an AD2 license. Those who buy more AdPaks are punished because they have to pay the AD2 license "overhead" over and over again. The upgrade feels as if I'm paying 79€+ just to get my old AdPaks to a new version, because any new AdPak I'd buy is AD2 anyway.
I'm a complete tool for drum software, but AD2 is a big "meh" for me at the moment. Which makes me sad, as I love AD1 for being a unique and productive take on sampled drums.
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- KVRist
- 38 posts since 24 Jan, 2011
well that's just my guess, to be shure you should contact customer support i suppose...paterpeter wrote:Oh, so the artist bundle does not include an upgrade from AD1?Limerick wrote:if you buy just an adpack it will have the engine included but i guess you then won't have the upgrade for your ad 1 adpacks.
To be honest, I have very mixed feelings about the upgrade policy and the whole new distribution idea, ie that every AdPaks contains an AD2 license. Those who buy more AdPaks are punished because they have to pay the AD2 license "overhead" over and over again. The upgrade feels as if I'm paying 79€+ just to get my old AdPaks to a new version, because any new AdPak I'd buy is AD2 anyway.
I'm a complete tool for drum software, but AD2 is a big "meh" for me at the moment. Which makes me sad, as I love AD1 for being a unique and productive take on sampled drums.
i don't regret the upgrade for a moment, as i have nearly every adpack, i regret more the purchase of ez drummer 2
- KVRist
- 417 posts since 5 Jan, 2007