simon Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 the XLN online installer has an update showing updates for AK too 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZincT Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Thanks Simon - also showing updates for AD2 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I'm sooooooo up to date now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Nah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Barnes Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I wonder if its forgotten my authorizations again. Have I the energy to check? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balinas Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 my software may be up to date, but sadly, I am not. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grem Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Thanks Simon. I started up the XLN installer and it needed to be updated. Then it tells me the I have 3 updates and 2 installs? What have I got to install? Looked around and found out it was AK it was wanting to install. I siad to myself... this won't install anything I don't onw, so what's the deal? Then I remembered XLN had a sale recently. I was at work when I found out about it and so I got it then but didn't install it. Then I forgot all about it. IGTMSW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 For those of you who have been around for awhile - when was the last substantive update to either AK or AD2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batwaffel Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 The last AD2 update or worth I believe was their Mallets adpak which was 3 years ago this month. I've talked with them a few times and they've said they are still working on AD but so far they are quiet. Whatever it is they are working on better be epic enough to compete with and overtake Superior Drummer if they want to survive in that battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Would like some more keys from XLN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 I know people love AD but it looks very very (very) old. I can't see that they can really compete with toontrack. incidentally the new BFD(3) team have gone very quiet as well. I put in some support tickets to their new support email address a while ago. Zero response, it's not particularly encouraging. The recent fxpansions sales seem a bit like a fire sale. Lucky SD3 is so good but would love to have some other people competing in that space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canopus Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I don’t think XLN Audio is trying to compete with Toontrack any longer. Their latest product, XO, is something completely different and probably indicates the direction in which they’re heading: to create truly unique products. And, honestly, unless you’re a virtual drum kit hoarder, how many kits do you actually need? I’ve got 19 out of 21 ADPaks. If XLN Audio were to release another ADPak, would I actually buy it? IDK. In short: if there were money to be made from creating additional ADPaks, I’m sure they would have done so a long time ago. Multiple times. Otherwise, no. They’re not stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 53 minutes ago, Canopus said: And, honestly, unless you’re a virtual drum kit hoarder, how many kits do you actually need? is this a trick question ? .....you need ALL of them 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubill Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I have almost everything. I didn't relealize that. Well, AD2 is my favorite 3rd party and go to drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Barnes Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Predictably I installed the updates and when I opened Cakewalk I got the "wrong computer ID" message. It was probably the last Windows update that broke it again. I use Adictive Drums so infrequently so it's almost every time I fire it up I have to reauthorize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, simon said: I can't see that they can really compete with toontrack. Yeah, so far they've been pretty hopeless at issuing upgrade now or else ultimatums.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassDaddy Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, husker said: For those of you who have been around for awhile - when was the last substantive update to either AK or AD2? When did CD's take over for floppy discs? Then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacab Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Canopus said: I don’t think XLN Audio is trying to compete with Toontrack any longer. Their latest product, XO, is something completely different and probably indicates the direction in which they’re heading: to create truly unique products. And, honestly, unless you’re a virtual drum kit hoarder, how many kits do you actually need? I’ve got 19 out of 21 ADPaks. If XLN Audio were to release another ADPak, would I actually buy it? IDK. In short: if there were money to be made from creating additional ADPaks, I’m sure they would have done so a long time ago. Multiple times. Otherwise, no. They’re not stupid. That, and they probably don't need the money... Quote The company is co-owned by Max Martin, one of the most successful music producers and song writers in history. Max Martin production discography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Martin_production_discography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawajava Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Had no idea about the Max Martin connection. No shortage of ideas will result from that. He’s solid gold success. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteven Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, husker said: For those of you who have been around for awhile - when was the last substantive update to either AK or AD2? Maybe not substantive but they've constantly been tweaken'; they just don't make a fuss about it. This is like the 2nd AD2 update within the last month or 2. Can't think of the last time I really had an issue with AD2. As much as I like new & shiny I'll always go for reliable & stable in a crunch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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