#EZDRUMMER 2 UPGRADE#
#EZDRUMMER 2 SOFTWARE#
#EZDRUMMER 2 PC#

Keeping an element of continuity interwoven throughout their current product line, ToonTrack have now implemented a subset of their “EZ Mix” effects into EZD2. While this number is not negligible, it isn’t nearly as resource-demanding as a behemoth such as Native-Instrument’s “Studio Drummer

#EZDRUMMER 2 PC#

The larger of the new kits, “ Modern”, hits your PC up for about 700 to 800 MBs of RAM. Taking into account that EZD2 makes itself at home on approximately a 4GB lot of hard disk space, the samples load quickly and efficiently – * typically within 20 seconds on my Intel i5.

Which brings me to my next point: Load times. Feel free to whip up a good drum track without even opening your DAW and having to load the program as a standard plug-in. As we saw in “EZ Keys”, convenient drag n’ drop midi-blocks can be easily arranged on the Song Builder time line, situated along the bottom of the interface. Borrowing the principle from its “EZ Keys” cousins, EZD2 lets your creative juices flow, unconstrained by typical DAW workflow. This, married to the new sequence timeline, facilitates song ideas on-the-fly. The vastly improved audio engine powers your old EZX libraries with even better sound and expressiveness.Ī welcome new facet of EZD2 is its ability to operate in stand-alone mode. This ensures that ALL previously purchased EZX expansion packs will work flawlessly within the new EZ Drummer shell. As a matter of fact, ToonTrack’s development team have gone the extra mile to provide fresh, new EZX updates. EZD2 is fully backwards compatible with original EZ Drummer add-ons so you won’t lose any of your favorites during an upgrade. However, the question remains: 'What can EZ Drummer 2 do for you?'Įxisting customers can rest assured that ToonTrack continues to be considerate of their faithful user base.

#EZDRUMMER 2 UPGRADE#

EZD2 still rings the till at a comfortable $179 for new customers, while existing supporters can upgrade for a reasonable toll fee of $99 . Their well-established EZ Drummer product has broken even more barriers with this ponderous, 2nd generation version. ToonTrack have proven themselves to be leaders in their field – ease of use, audio excellence, and innovation are but a few of the ToonTrack product-line attributes.

#EZDRUMMER 2 SOFTWARE#

The new “ Tap2Find” feature enables a user to quickly beat out a groove via a midi-controller or mouse the software then takes off on a gallop to retrieve appropriately matched patterns. Taking a cue from vying drum VI contenders, EZD2 now hosts great-sounding percussion components as well: tambourine, cowbell, maracas, shakers and handclaps.ĮZD2 is not merely a pretty face with fancy-schmancy bells n’ whistles slapped on top – its audio engine has been completely overhauled and is now refitted with a much greater degree of AI and expressiveness. These new kits are samplings of DW, Yamaha, Gretsch, Sonor, Tama, and of course, Ludwig. The somewhat blasé pop/rock kit has been retired as the default kit in lieu of not one, but FIVE, new, characterful drum kits.Ĭategorized as both Modern and Vintage, the various pieces may be easily mixed n’ matched for “custom” kit configurations. Sporting a new, alluring tab-based interface, the UI has undergone a “ from-the-ground-up” makeover yet remains welcomingly familiar ( akin to EZ Keys). EZ Drummer 2 takes the welter-weight championship belt respectfully in hand and steps up the game considerably.

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