Modern Heavy ADpak

Modern Heavy

ADpak Expansion for Addictive Drums 2

The Kit

Handcrafted perfection. Customized for ultimate control and expression.

This Tama Star drum kit represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, innovation, and sound. Handcrafted in Japan with the finest materials, it delivers unparalleled resonance, sensitivity, and dynamic range.

This unique kit has been custom-treated and positioned by Gröndahl’s David Castillo to perfectly resonate in the room. Recording drummers often bring their own kit to Gröndahl, but unanimously end up switching to Castillo’s house kit after experiencing the difference.

The Kicks

The antidote for robotic machine gun kicks

Experience double kick drums captured with true stereo positioning. Play the kit with a single centered kick, or switch to separately captured left/right kicks, a surefire way to avoid robotic “machine gun” kick patterns.

New feature! – Automagic alternates

Addictive Drums 2’s Alternating kick feature will play back any rapid-fire double kick MIDI pattern in a natural-sounding and realistic “every-other-hit” sequence, without you having to change a MIDI note.

The Snares

6 snares for a vast range of tunings, styles, and applications

The Modern Heavy ADpak has all the options you need to make your snare stand out and cut through the mix.   From rumbling low tunings and high-pitched shotgun blasts, to wild and resonant metallic hits, this ADpak has got you covered.

The new Terminator: King of all snares

This luxurious 14×6.5” Tama Mastercraft “The Bell Brass” 50th Anniversary Reissue was so special, we captured it three times, in three different tunings (high, medium, and low). Regardless of your track’s instrumentation, one of these will sit perfectly in the mix. The gunshot-like crack in this snare is loud, legendary and cuts through just about anything.

Blast beat brass

This 14×3.5” Pearl Free Floating Brass snare is made for the hardest hitting blast beats and ferocious fill-ins. Its signature snap and attack cuts through walls of guitar like nothing else, and the high tuning and snappy response caters to intricate playing and an infernal array of hits.

Bottom-heavy brutality

With a true sonic juggernaut punch, the behemoth tone of the 15×8” Tama Star Reserve Maple hits like a cannon. If thunderous punch and booming bottom is what your track needs, look no further.

Put a ring on it

This 14×6.5” Ludwig Black Beauty is recorded fully open, and has a raw, untethered quality and life of its own. Unruly, ferocious, and wild: it rings more than the hunchback of Notre Dame, and will be your go-to to make any stale track come alive.

The Cymbals

This ADpak gives you a veritable smorgasbord of cymbal options, from piercing splash and china cymbals to crisp, washy crashes, distinctive rides, and one-of-a-kind items.

The lush warmth of Paiste

The Modern Heavy ADpak features peak Paiste craftsmanship from the classic 2002 series and 602 Modern Essentials. These cymbals blend the legendary warmth and clarity of the original 602 series with a modern, expressive touch.

They deliver a perfect balance of crisp articulation, rich musicality, and dynamic versatility. Handcrafted from Paiste’s signature B20 bronze, the cymbals offer shimmering highs, warm lows, and a smooth, complex wash. Pure, responsive, and beautifully nuanced, Paiste redefined cymbal excellence.

A battle scarred special

The cymbal selection includes a one-of-a-kind Paiste Flanger Stack, complete with battle scars from the previous owner Eloy Casagrande’s explosive playing style.

It was donated to Studio Gröndahl’s collection by Casagrande after recording Sepultura’s “Machine Messiah”, using the very same kit featured in this ADpak.

The Studio

The home of Heavy

Studio Gröndahl is one of Sweden’s most revered recording studios, known for its rich analog sound and world-class acoustics. Located in the heart of Stockholm’s suburban Gröndal village, this legendary space has hosted some of the most influential artists in metal, heavy, and rock, including Sepultura, Carcass, The Hives, and Bloodbath.

With its unique blend of vintage gear and modern technology, Gröndahl has become a go-to destination for producers and musicians seeking warmth, depth, and character in their recordings. The live room is designed for versatility. With high ceilings and a combination of hard and soft materials, it offers a wonderfully expensive sound that can only be found in a studio of this caliber.

The studio’s unique design minimizes early reflections, creating a sound that is both tight and clear.  Whether capturing raw energy or lush sonic landscapes, this iconic studio continues to shape the sound of generations.

Kit Details:

Kicks:

• 22×18″ – Tama Star Maple (Left Kick)
• 22×18″ – Tama Star Maple (Right Kick)

Toms:

• 10×8″ Tama Star Maple
• 12×8″ Tama Star Maple
• 14×10″ Tama Star Maple
• 16×14″ Tama Star Maple
• 18×16″ Tama Star Maple

Snares:

• 14×6.5″ Tama Mastercraft “The Bell Brass” 50th Anniversary Reissue in three tunings: low 194hz, medium 220Hz, high 300Hz
• 14×6.5″ Ludwig Black Beauty
• 14×3.5″ Pearl Free Floating Brass
• 15×8″ Tama Star Maple Reserve Maple

Hi Hat

• 15” Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi Hat

Crashes

• 22” Paiste Formula 602 Thin Crash
• 18” Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
• 19” Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
• 20″ Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash
• 18” Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials China (right side)
• 18” Paiste 2002 Red China (left side)

Splash

• 10” Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Splash

Ride

• 24” Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

Extras:

• 14″ Paiste pstx Flanger Stack

Features:

• Custom-tuned Tama Star kit, handcrafted in Japan for pure tone and control
• Set up by David Castillo for maximum room resonance and depth
• Double kicks recorded in true stereo for natural, human feel
• Automagic Alternates kill machine-gun kicks without editing MIDI
• Six snares tailored for every track—tight, wild, or thundering
• Bell Brass snare captured in three tunings to fit any mix
• Brass and maple snares deliver crack, punch, and cannon-like impact
• Raw, open Black Beauty snare adds unruly character and ring
• Full spectrum of Paiste 2002 & 602 cymbals—crisp, warm, explosive
• Features Eloy Casagrande’s Flanger Stack used on Machine Messiah
• Recorded at legendary Studio Gröndahl—rich analog tone, tight acoustics
• Built for hard hitters, expressive players, and mix-ready productions
• Expansion pack designed for Addictive Drums 2.5

System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 10.13 or later (M1 Native & macOS 12 Monterey supported) (64-bit only)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• Internet connection (during installation only)

Formats:

• VST, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
• Standalone Application (64-bit only)

Windows

• Windows 7 – 11 (64-bit only)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• Internet connection (during installation only)

Formats:

• VST, AAX (64-bit only)
• Standalone Application (64-bit only)

Hosts:

This product should run on any host supporting 64-bit VST, AU, or AAX plugins. XLN Audio actively tests on the host applications listed below:

• Ableton Live 9 or later
• Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10
• Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported)
• Cakewalk by Bandlab
• Propellerhead Reason 10.3 or later
• Reaper 4 & 5
• Steinberg Cubase 8 or later

Please Note: This software is 64-bit only and will not function on 32-bit systems.