Fairfax Vol. 2 ADpak Expansion for Addictive Drums 2.5
The deal
$35.20 at Sweetwater (down from $88.00), 60% off. No coupon code needed, the discount is already applied at checkout. The sale runs through September 9, 2026.
What it is
Fairfax Vol. 2 is an ADpak expansion for XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2.5, built around a vintage 1960s Gretsch "Round Badge" kit paired with two Ludwig snares, the Black Beauty and '20s Brass. It was tracked at Fairfax Recordings in Los Angeles, the studio formerly known as Sound City where Nirvana cut "Nevermind," and it captures the warm, dark, room-forward tone that space is known for.
Who it's for
Producers and engineers working in rock, folk, and indie who want a vintage-leaning drum sound that sits naturally in a mix without heavy processing. Anyone who already owns Addictive Drums 2.5 and wants a second, warmer-sounding kit to sit alongside their existing ADpaks.
Key features
- Vintage Gretsch "Round Badge" kick paired with Ludwig Black Beauty and '20s Brass snares
- Istanbul cymbal selection including OM Crashes, Trad series, Mel Lewis Ride, and a Joey Waronker signature ride
- Multiple tom tuning options for extra tone flexibility
- Mix-ready presets built around the natural Fairfax Recordings room sound
