Wondering if I could get Platinum and just install Addictive Drums 2 (without installing the latest Sonar version).
Happy with X3 and all is working now after my computer(software) and soundcard didn't like eachother for a while.
So was hoping I can stay with X3 and just get the AD package which is a killer deal I thought...
 

Sure.  The programs are only "bundled" in the sale.  The installers are totally independent of one another.
 

awesome. thanks

Of course. But you'll likely want to get on board with Platinum before too long... it's pretty sweet and is very similar to X3 - meaning it will likely work just like X3 does with the same setup / hardware (it does here anyway). Plus you can install it next to it without running over or affecting X3 so you've got nothing to lose giving it a try. It's not even a particularly big download! 

Another point to note is that the AD2 full version which comes with Platinum will not import your AD1 kit sounds. You need to purchase the AD2 'upgrade' if you want this. So any of your existing AD1 kits will still have to be played with AD1. FYI. 

And I agree with others, it wont be long before you'll want to switch to Platinum!
 

thanks guys...

For me the XLN website is slooowwwer than molasses.

millzy
Another point to note is that the AD2 full version which comes with Platinum will not import your AD1 kit sounds. You need to purchase the AD2 'upgrade' if you want this. So any of your existing AD1 kits will still have to be played with AD1. FYI.

what's the AD2 version after upgrading a "full" AD2 version? AD2 "fuller"? AD2 "obese"? seems like "full" is not really "complete"?

If you want to use your AD1 content in AD2 you have to upgrade so that your content will be converted to AD2 and will be usable in AD2.

What you get with Sonar is a full AD2 licence with 3 Adpaks and 3 MidiPaks. This is full functional but doesn't convert your old AD1 Adpaks (if you have some).