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XLN Audio’s drum instrument Addictive Drums 2 is on sale at Plugin Boutique. The Custom Collection is 40% off, at $107 instead of $179 (USD). The product page says the offer runs until October 12.
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The deal
| Product | Regular price | Sale price | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addictive Drums 2: Custom Collection | $179 | $107 | 40% off | Oct 12 |
Prices are in US dollars as shown on Plugin Boutique, checked on October 10, 2026. The discount and end date come from the Plugin Boutique product page. Taxes, fees and availability can vary by country, so check the checkout page.
Where to buy
- Addictive Drums 2: Custom Collection: View at Plugin Boutique
What is Addictive Drums 2?
Addictive Drums 2 is a drum instrument from XLN Audio. You combine the sound of drum kits recorded in a studio with beats (MIDI) played by professional drummers. You add sounds with expansion packs: drum kits (ADpak), beats (MIDIpak) and single drums or cymbals (Kitpiece Pak) (per the manufacturer).
This sale is of collections, where packs come together with the main program (the Addictive Drums 2 Engine). With the Custom collections you can choose the packs you like later (per the manufacturer).
Differences between the editions
- Custom Collection: the main program plus three ADpaks, three MIDIpaks and three Kitpiece Paks of your choice (per the manufacturer).
- Custom XL Collection: the main program plus six of each (per the manufacturer).
- Custom XXL Collection: the main program plus ten of each (per the manufacturer).
- Classic Rock Collection: the main program plus two 70s rock kits (Blue Oyster and Retroplex) and two beats (Retro Songs and Rock’n’Roll) (per the manufacturer).
A detailed comparison of features is in Addictive Drums 2: features and rating and drum instruments compared.
Features
A drum instrument you can use right away in any genre
The manufacturer explains that Addictive Drums 2 can be the foundation of songs of any genre, from smooth jazz to heavy metal. Good-sounding drums play right away, and you can freely adjust the mix and the details of the drum performance.
Add drum kits, beats and parts with packs
You can add sounds with expansion packs: drum kits (ADpak), beats (MIDIpak) and single drums or cymbals (Kitpiece Pak) (per the manufacturer).
Custom Collection: choose the packs you like
With the Custom Collection, you can choose the sounds you like from the whole catalog of expansion packs. For example, the Custom Collection lets you choose three drum kits, three MIDI beats and three extra parts. The Custom XL Collection gives six of each (per the manufacturer).
Plug-in and standalone app
It can be used as a VST, AU or AAX plug-in and as a standalone app (per the manufacturer).
Free trial
The manufacturer’s official site has a free trial (Start a free trial).
Specifications and system requirements
- Plug-in formats: VST, AU, AAX (with a standalone app)
- For system requirements, see XLN Audio’s official page
After you buy: installation and activation
This is the general flow for products bought at Plugin Boutique. Activation differs by product (serial number, a manufacturer account, iLok and so on), so check the instructions in your library after purchase.
- Log in to your Plugin Boutique account and find the product in “Library”.
- Download the installer (you can switch between the Windows and Mac versions). Depending on the product, you also get a serial number, an unlock code or a key file.
- Product-specific steps are under “…” → “Installation Instructions” next to the product in your library, and also near the bottom of the product page.
Before you buy
- The end date is the one shown on Plugin Boutique. Offers can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
- Check the supported operating systems, plug-in formats (VST3, AU, AAX and so on) and the licensing method on the product page before buying.
Where to buy
- Addictive Drums 2: Custom Collection: View at Plugin Boutique
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