Studio-recorded drum plugin with mix-and-match kits and an expandable sound library.
VST3not supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Addictive Drums 2 vs UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY (2026)
Addictive Drums 2 is best for quick, mix-ready acoustic and electronic drum production; UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY is best for rock, indie and grunge drums. Addictive Drums 2 starts at $179 one-time and UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY at $119 one-time.
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Hard-hitting drum plugin for rock, indie and grunge.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Addictive Drums 2 | UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | quick, mix-ready acoustic and electronic drum production | rock, indie and grunge drums |
| Starting price | $179 one-time | $119 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AAX, AU |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Multi-sampled drums recorded in professional studios, Mix-and-match custom kit building, Expandable via ADpaks, MIDIpaks, Kitpiece Paks, E-drum kit plug-and-play support, Built-in mixer and effects | Five drum kits, 30+ styles with 720 phrases, MIDI drag-and-drop, Mix section with six presets, Timing and groove tweaks |
| Developer | XLN Audio | UJAM |
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Addictive Drums 2 starts at $179 one-time; UJAM Virtual Drummer HEAVY starts at $119 one-time.
Multi-sampled drums recorded in professional studios, Mix-and-match custom kit building, Expandable via ADpaks, MIDIpaks, Kitpiece Paks, E-drum kit plug-and-play support, Built-in mixer and effects.
Five drum kits, 30+ styles with 720 phrases, MIDI drag-and-drop, Mix section with six presets, Timing and groove tweaks.