XLN Addictive Drums - I only want to install 1 expansion - how to?

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  1. bateson

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    Hi Audiosexers, as the title says, there is only one expansion I want to try (Reel Machines), so I don't want the full 10GB installation package, only the core plugin and this expansion, is it possible and if so what is the most painless way to install this?

    I read many people have issues with the last release and some said the one before that works fine, so which Addictive Drums 2 version do you think I should install from the sister site? I will be using Win11 and Ableton Live 12 VST3 host.

    Thanks for the help!
     
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  3. Radio

    Radio Audiosexual

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    Install the latest version of R2R and delete the old version completely first.

    XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Complete v2.5.2.1 Incl Patched and Keygen-R2R
    Team R2R | 2024.11.01 | 10.1 GB
     
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    Oh sorry I forgot to mention, this is a totally fresh installation, I've never used this plugin before.
     
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    So there is no way to avoid this 10GB installation? The expansion is only 420MB :snuffy:
     
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    Radio Audiosexual

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    The system requirements for XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: The installation requires approximately 11,1 GB.
     
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    There is no definitive way of saying as the installed gives zero options like you need. Try installing the whole thing and then deleting what you dont want is my best guess.
     
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    Ugghh... I guess if someone can confirm deleting everything afterwards works then I will try it otherwise :deep_facepalm:
     
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    Radio Audiosexual

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    Don't bother, I've attached three pictures of the Addictive Drums 2 directory! Make sure you get an external hard drive!
     

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    @Radio Thank you for answering.

    Ah so by "dont bother" you mean its all or nothing and deleting everything afterwards, then installing only the 1 expansion, is not possible? :(

    A mandatory 11.1GB install for one small MB's beats expansion is a bit excessive where my precious and very limited internal SSD space is concerned. I try to avoid external drives as much as possible for real time recording and producing, except of course for backing up important masters, projects and stems.
     
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    you can delete individual packs after installing. just navigate to the folder, and delete any packs you do not want.
     
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    you could install an older version that still would take the seperate packs
    not sure if you can get the ADpaks any more tho
     
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    Radio Audiosexual

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    Yes, you need to install the Addictive Drums 2 sample library in order to use the plugin.
    The size of the library may vary depending on which bundle or extensions you have purchased

    Can you use Addictive Drums without the 11 GB library?

    No, you cannot use Addictive Drums 2 without installing the sample library.
    The library is essential for the functionality of the plugin, as it contains the drum samples required for sound generation.

    Install a older Version:
    XLN Audio Addictive Drums v1.5.4 [Team R2R | 13.3.2013 | 5.36 MB]
    XLN Audio Addictive Drums v1.5.3 Library [R2R | 12.10.2012 | 4.5 GB]
     
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