{"product_id":"xln-audio-adpak-progressive-metal","title":"XLN Audio ADpak: Progressive Metal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProgressive Power \u0026amp; Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgressive Metal brings one of metal's most expressive drummers, Waltteri Väyrynen (Opeth), into your productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded on Waltteri's very own Pearl Reference Pure kit, this ADpak delivers articulate double kicks, dynamic toms for melodic movement, and lush dark cymbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Waltteri Väyrynen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaltteri Väyrynen, drummer for Opeth, brings power, precision, plus years of international touring and studio experience to Addictive Drums 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining technical control with an unmistakably heavy, musical feel, his playing moves effortlessly from detailed progressive passages to full-force metal aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Opeth, Waltteri has also played with Paradise Lost, Abhorrence, Bodom After Midnight, Bloodbath, and Carcass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Complete Toolkit for Progressive Metal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaltteri's own kit, as heard on Opeth's \"The Last Will and Testament\", sampled in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drum sound designed for movement, detail, and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery Piece, Captured In Full\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearl Reference Pure shells deliver focused low end with clarity for ghost notes and fast passages, while dual 22\" kicks provide tight, articulate power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour toms and a hand-selected gong drum open melodic phrasing across the kit, and the wide selection of Sabian cymbals adds depth, from dark shimmer to aggressive attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpressive Dual Kicks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual 22\" kick drums deliver focused punch with exceptional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for fast patterns and complex phrasing, they maintain definition even in dense arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir slightly different tuning adds an extra level of organic feel to your drum performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomagic Alternates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddictive Drums 2's new 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision, Crack, and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 14\" x 6.5\" snares (steel and brass) offer distinct tonal options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth respond beautifully to ghost notes and dynamic playing, making them equally suited for subtle passages and powerful accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl 14x6.5\" Reference Steel Snare\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sharp attack and cutting presence for articulate playing, with fast response and crisp ghost note definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl 14x6.5\" Reference Brass Snare\u003c\/strong\u003e - The brass shell delivers controlled depth and full-bodied warmth, offering smooth dynamics and a rich, musical tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDark, Complex, and Expressive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carefully selected Sabian HHX \u0026amp; AAX lineup provides modern, expressive cymbal tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom shimmering crashes to aggressive chinas and a detailed ride, each cymbal adds character without overpowering the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a balanced, musical top end that supports both intricate work and full-force playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabian 15\" HHX Complex Medium Hi-Hats\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sharp attack and cutting presence for articulate playing, with fast response and crisp ghost note definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabian 18\", 19\" \u0026amp; 20\" HHX Crashes\u003c\/strong\u003e - A versatile mix of dark and cutting tones suited for progressive metal dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabian 22\" HHX Complex Medium Ride\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dark and articulate. Ideal for precise patterns that carry depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabian HHX \u0026amp; AA Chinas\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dark and aggressive with a fast response. Perfect for sharp accents and explosive transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabian AAX Aero Splash\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright, quick, and punchy. Delivers sharp accents with just the right amount of trash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSabian Stage Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clear, cutting, and powerful. 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