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AD2: Modern Soul R&B
AD2: Modern Soul R&B
Fat, warm drums for Modern Soul and R&B
- Big kick, fat snares, crisp toms and smooth cymbals
- A clean sounding kit that sits perfectly in the mix
- Recorded through a Neve 8068 desk... on a tiny island
Riksmixningsverket
We wanted to be able to capture the sounds of this classic kit in beautiful isolation. Situated on a small island in the centre of Stockholm, Riksmixningsverket is one of the best sounding old naval warehouses in the industry. And at its centre is a classic analogue heart through which to capture some sweet sonic love, the Neve 8068 console. Old desks like these do something magical to music, they give their own character, enforce the punchines and thickness of the sounds. It's hard to put into words, but your ears can definitely tell.
Classic Kit - Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple kit
An absolute classic. Clean and crisp and smooth like butter. This Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple kit is made of sheets of Maple ply wrapped around a single layer of African Wenge hardwood, delivering a finely tuned tone that plays rich and clear across the full dynamic range. However you want to hear them, slamming out the breaks, or simmering in the back, they have the perfect balanced sound to sit super comfortably in the mix.
For snares we felt we needed two. A deep Longo Solid Ply Cherry for big, fat hits and thick side sticks and a shallower, high tuned 1968 Ludwig Acrolite for tighter, snappier hits. To top it off, we hand-picked smooth Meinl cymbals to glue the whole kit together, wrapped in warmth and balanced highs.
Important note about the Addictive Drums 2 engine:
The Addictive Drums 2 engine is included with every Addictive Drums 2 ADpak and Bundle we sell. In other words, this product 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 to their collection of extraordinary drum sounds.
Requirements:
• System:
o PC: Windows 7 or Windows 8 (32/64 bit)
o Mac: OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 (32/64 bit)
o 2 GB RAM. 4GB or more recommended.
o Approximately 700 MB of free disk space
o High-speed Internet connection (during installation only)
• Supported Formats:
o VST (32 and 64 bit)
o AU (32 and 64 bit)
o AAX (32 and 64 bit)
o Standalone (Windows and OS X)
• Supported Hosts:
Addictive Drums 2 should work on any host that supports VST, AU, or AAX plugins. XLN Audio actively tests Addictive Drums 2 on the following:
o SONAR X2, X3
o Pro Tools 10, 11
o Cubase 5, 6, 7
o Live 8, 9
o Logic Pro 8, 9, X