

    Getting Started with Addictive Drums!    
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* Addictive Drums is a virtual instrument for drums.

* You launch and use it inside your favorite sequencer/host.

* Generally, you launch AD through an "instrument track", or a "synth rack".

* Pro Tools Users: Note that AD does not support MONO instrument tracks!
  (create a STEREO instrument track)



    FAQ
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- How do I authorize AD?
 After installing, load AD in your host. The Authorization screen will appear and guide you through the process.


- How do I authorize AD on a computer without internet?
 First write down the "Computer ID" from the AD-authorization-dialogue, then authorize on our webpage (using any computer with access to the internet) by entering the "Computer ID" along with your serial number. Doing so will produce an "Authorization Code". Write it down and enter it in the Authorization dialogue inside AD.
NOTE! The "Computer ID" and "Authorization Code" include only numbers 0-9 and letters a-f, and both consist of 12 characters.


- If I have AD on two machines and replace one of them with a new one, wouldn't I have used up all my authorizations then?
 No, you can remove or add authorizations by logging in to your account, just go to the section "Licenses and Computers".


- I ran the demo version before. What happens with the demo-version and my demo-presets when I install the full version of AD?
 The full version replaces the demo. The demo sounds are taken from the full product, so any preset made with the demo will sound exactly the same in the full version.


- Where is the manual?
 Addictive drums does not ship with a printed manual. Click on the "?" button in the top-right corner of the AD interface. A popup menu appears, from which you can open the manual (and the AD keymap)


- Nothing happens when I try to open the manual or keymap!
 To view the manual and keymap you need Adobe/Acrobat Reader, available for free from www.adobe.com


More FAQ on our webpage:
http://www.xlnaudio.com


Thank you for getting addicted!
/XLN Audio


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   Installation problems? Check this section for solutions!

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Problem: 
 PC only: when upgrading, the uninstaller says it couldn't find a certain file, and uninstallation can't continue.


Solution:
- Choose startmenu/Run, them write "regedit" and click ok. The Registry Editor opens.

- remove the folder "XLN Audio" under 
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\

- remove the folder "Addictive Drums" under  
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\

- Close the Registry Editor.

- Run the installer again.

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Problem: 
 When installing the full version after running the demo before, you still get the message "Are You Addicted yet?" and/or see a lot of "Kitpiece Missing" messages on the Kit Page.


Solution:
 The full installer couldn't replace the demo version properly. 

PC:
Please search your computer for "Addictive Drums.dll" and delete any files with that name. 
Run the installer again!

Mac:
Remove the "Addictive Drums" plugins in the folders:
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/
Run the installer again!
