EZdrummer 3 vs. Addicitve Drums 2

[Glenn Stanton]

i have a bunch of them (you know, just in case) AD2. EZD3, BFD Player, SSD Sampler5, MT-PowerKit, Sitala, SI-Drums, Session Drummer 3, and a few others... apparently you cannot have enough drum options ? the nice thing is: a bunch of them are free and most generously share some of the samples from their full products.

Edited February 18, 2024 by Glenn Stanton

[Brian Walton]

On 2/10/2024 at 10:36 PM, bmarlowe said:

I am budget limited and would have to pick one or the other.  It would be mainly for basic rock, classic or light rock. Opinions appreciated.

Also consider just grabbing MODO Drum the free version:

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/mdstudio/?pkey=modo-drum-kit-studio

 

I have a few drum programs, AD2, EZ Drummer, Session Drummer (the previous version), Drum Core 4 - not discontinued, JamStix, MODO Drum, Melda's MDrummer, etc

 

I'd suggest getting a few for a program or two to find out what you find valuable and difficult to work with before making a hefty purchase in this area.

 

(JamStix,Slate,  and AD2 also have stripped down but function free versions)

Edited February 18, 2024 by Brian Walton

[bmarlowe]

Just got the AD2 free version, will check out MODO, thx Brian.  A quick try of MODO - it sounds great

Edited February 23, 2024 by bmarlowe

[ui ni]

Fantastic and detailed comparison between EZdrummer 3 and Addictive Drums 2! You've really laid out the pros and cons with clarity, which is super helpful for anyone trying to decide where to invest their money for their drum tracks. Both are obviously powerful tools, and your insights into their workflow and sound capabilities are spot on.

While both EZD3 and AD2 are fantastic paid options, I've also been exploring the free landscape for virtual drums, looking for something accessible yet powerful. In that journey, I recently came across virtual drums I was genuinely surprised because it's not only completely free and open to global users, but it also supports multiple languages. What really caught my attention was how smooth it runs and the comprehensive set of features it offers, especially considering it costs nothing. It might be a great starting point or even a go-to for those looking for a solid free option before committing to a purchase, or even just for quick inspiration.