ADpak: Modern Heavy
The deal
$35.20 at PluginFox (down from $88.00), 60% off. The sale runs through September 9, 2026.
What it is
ADpak: Modern Heavy is a drum kit expansion pack for XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2 software, built around a custom TAMA STAR kit hand-assembled in Japan and recorded by producer David Castillo (Opeth, Whitechapel, Carcass) at Studio Grondahl. It's voiced for aggressive, high-gain metal and hardcore production, with dual 22x18" kicks and a curated stack of snares and cymbals chosen for cutting through dense, guitar-heavy mixes. As an Addictive Drums 2 expansion, it drops straight into the existing ADmix and grid-editing workflow rather than requiring a new sample player or separate license.
Who it's for
Metal, metalcore, and hardcore producers who need drums that hold their own against heavily distorted guitars and want a kit already tuned for that genre instead of shaping a general-purpose kit from scratch.
Key features
- Custom TAMA STAR drum kit with dual 22x18" stereo-positioned kick drums and an alternating-kick option
- Six snares in the pack, including a Bell Brass, Pearl Free Floating, Ludwig Black Beauty, and TAMA Star Reserve
- Paiste 602 and 2002 cymbals plus a battle-scarred Paiste flanger stack for extra texture
- Works as an Addictive Drums 2 expansion in AAX Native, AU, VST2, and standalone formats
