I did get Fairfax Vol.1 with my upgrade. AD2 is really a very nice program. I like to use EZD2 to build my midi and then copy the midi to my AD2 track.

So, if I was underwhelmed by AD1 would AD2 really change my mind?

As a general rule, the longer you wait the better.
 
I paid $5,000 for my TV (back when I had such disposable cash) and a month later it was reduced to $1,700 at the same store. And if you buy a laptop, it's best if you just don't look at the ads in the Sunday paper for a while afterward. Addictive Drums used to be $400. Just imagine if you'd bought it back then and then kept up with every new version since. Miroslav Philharmonik was originally $4,000; what is it now, fifty bucks?
 
I'd still be running Cakewalk for DOS 1.0 if I had any computers that could still boot into DOS, and would be many thousands of dollars richer today. OK, maybe not, because I'd still be using hardware synthesizers. Bad example.
 

bitflipper
As a general rule, the longer you wait the better.
 
I paid $5,000 for my TV (back when I had such disposable cash) and a month later it was reduced to $1,700 at the same store. And if you buy a laptop, it's best if you just don't look at the ads in the Sunday paper for a while afterward. Addictive Drums used to be $400. Just imagine if you'd bought it back then and then kept up with every new version since. Miroslav Philharmonik was originally $4,000; what is it now, fifty bucks?
 
I'd still be running Cakewalk for DOS 1.0 if I had any computers that could still boot into DOS, and would be many thousands of dollars richer today. OK, maybe not, because I'd still be using hardware synthesizers. Bad example.
 

LOL!  

Very happy with AD2. I've also got Toontrack EZDrummer, which works in a lot of cases, but AD2 works wonderful when I need to tweak things a bit.

Glyn Barnes
So, if I was underwhelmed by AD1 would AD2 really change my mind?

It depends on why you are underwhelmed. If your not crazy about the sounds the Fairfax bundle could change your mind. If it's the workflow, it's similar with the exception of how you browse for kits and presets.
 
Rocky
 
 

bluzdog

Glyn Barnes
So, if I was underwhelmed by AD1 would AD2 really change my mind?

It depends on why you are underwhelmed. If your not crazy about the sounds the Fairfax bundle could change your mind. If it's the workflow, it's similar with the exception of how you browse for kits and presets.
 
Rocky
 
 

Its the sound. It just does not sound in the same league as BFD 3 or Superior Drummer, IMHO. I have heard it said that some of the Ad Packs are a my better than the factory kits.

clintmartin
I did get Fairfax Vol.1 with my upgrade. AD2 is really a very nice program. I like to use EZD2 to build my midi and then copy the midi to my AD2 track.

Clint,

Native Instruments Abbey Road 60's drummer has a drop down menu to select and play EZDrummer midi.  Like an auto midi-mapper?  Just a click!  Does AD2 have a simular setup.  I didn't see anything like that in AD1.  Thanks.

jmasno5

clintmartin
I did get Fairfax Vol.1 with my upgrade. AD2 is really a very nice program. I like to use EZD2 to build my midi and then copy the midi to my AD2 track.

Clint,

Native Instruments Abbey Road 60's drummer has a drop down menu to select and play EZDrummer midi.  Like an auto midi-mapper?  Just a click!  Does AD2 have a simular setup.  I didn't see anything like that in AD1.  Thanks.

Yes. Click  ? in the upper right hand corner, select map window and choose or create a preset.
 
Rocky

I also got this email because I have not upgraded to AD2 yet.  There are actually two options in this offer to upgrade.  Either choose 1) upgrade to AD2 for 50% off $79.95, or 2) upgrade to AD2 and add 1 ADPack for 50% off $129.95.  As I read the offer, the Fairfax vol 1 is not included in the first option, but could be selected in the second option.  
 
I only post this because there as been some discussion here about Fairfax vol 1 being included.  It is included for the more expensive upgrade which would be $65 after the discount.
 
Not sure if I will upgrade with this offer or not mainly because I like AD1 and don't find the need myself, and also I am planing on upgrading to EZD2 in the next month.