Alternatively, open Addictive Drums 2 within your DAW, click the icon, select Map Data Location , and guide it to where your AD2 sounds are installed. 3. Run DAW as Administrator (Windows)
Never drag-and-drop XLN Audio folders inside your file explorer. Always use the installation path settings inside the XLN app to migrate data.
To understand the error, you first need to understand what bus layouts are in AD2.
Short preventative tips
What (Windows or macOS) is your machine running? Did this error start happening after a recent update ?
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and return to making music. If the issue persists, contacting XLN Audio Support is recommended.
To help you get back to your session, could you let me know: Which are you using (e.g., Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools)? Are you on Windows or Mac ? Did the error appear after an update or a new installation? addictive drums 2 could not find bus layouts
Navigate to C:\ProgramData\XLN Audio (Note: ProgramData is a hidden folder, so you may need to enable "Hidden items" in Windows Explorer). Right-click the XLN Audio folder, select Properties > Security , and ensure your user account has full Read/Write permissions. For macOS Users (especially Ventura, Sonoma, and newer):
If you see the error message when loading a project or opening the plugin, don’t panic. This usually means that AD2 is unable to locate its internal routing preset files. Here’s what likely happened and how to solve it.
Version mismatch is a leading cause. XLN Audio frequently updates AD2 to support new kits, layouts, and DAWs. Alternatively, open Addictive Drums 2 within your DAW,
Select and ensure your required formats (e.g., VST 2, VST 3, AU) are checked.
you are likely facing a common installation path or version conflict issue
If the installer fails to resolve the issue, Addictive Drums 2 likely lacks the system permissions required to read its own bus layout configuration files. For Windows Users: Always use the installation path settings inside the