Topic: Question about EZ Keys

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Replied October 30, 2016 at 20:58 #1990747

Scott
Moderator

Every EZkeys sound library comes with the same basic MIDI library. The MIDI packs contain unique MIDI that aren’t found in the basic library.

More info is found on each MIDI pack product page but I think they indicate overview info about each product.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

Replied October 30, 2016 at 21:23 #1990748

Steve Salamone
Participant

Thanks for the quick reply. So I noticed that the Pop/Rock midi that comes with the EZKeys bundle I purchased has a lot more variations then the SoulRNB, etc. So if I purchase the separate Pop/Rock Midi pack for $29 I will get more variations?
Right now the one that came with the bundle has Straight 4/4, Ballad 66bpm, Rock Ballad, Basic77bpm, Slow Push 94bpm, One of the Greats and Memphis 131bpm, Swing 4/4, Slow 80bp and Laid Back 82 Bpm. So if I purchase the Midi Pack Pop/Rock for $29 I will get a lot more midi variations then the ones I listed? Thank you.

Replied October 30, 2016 at 21:47 #1990749

Scott
Moderator

‘So if I purchase the separate Pop/Rock Midi pack for $29 I will get more variations?’

Yes.

‘So if I purchase the Midi Pack Pop/Rock for $29 I will get a lot more midi variations then the ones I listed?’

Yes. The MIDI packs contain unique MIDI that isn’t in the basic library. I’m not sure how many grooves are contained in each pack.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

Replied October 30, 2016 at 22:11 #1990750

Steve Salamone
Participant

Thank you again for your quick reply. Is there a reason Toontracks did not add an “outdo” to all of these midi parts? There are several variations of intros, pre chorus, chorus, bridge but no outrtos in the mix. In the library that came with my bundle there is a finishes but they are kind of useless. So my question is why are there no Endings for us to use? Thank you.

Replied October 30, 2016 at 22:58 #1990753

Scott
Moderator

Do you have an example of an ‘ending’ you are talking about? A simple 1 chord on the downbeat? A flourish? A ritardando?

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

Replied October 30, 2016 at 23:10 #1990754

Steve Salamone
Participant

I own a Korg Pa3x Arranger Keyboard. It comes with many different styles. It also has 3 different intros and 3 different endings you can choose from. It’s not logical to me to offer song writing tools with a intro, verse, bridge, chorus and no endings.

Replied October 30, 2016 at 23:18 #1990755

Scott
Moderator

But what kind of ending? If it’s a simple 1 root chord on beat 1 of the last bar of the song, just add it. If it’s a ritardando, the tempo is handled by the DAW.

My point is, song endings are song specific, in my opinion. Endings can be easily added to fit the song much better than ‘canned’ endings could ever fit.

But again, I don’t know exactly what you have in mind regarding endings.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

Replied October 31, 2016 at 15:27 #1990768

Steve Salamone
Participant

You don’t think the Intros are Canned?

Replied October 31, 2016 at 16:01 #1990770

Scott
Moderator

@allrics said:
You don’t think the Intros are Canned?

IMHO? No, they are played by a real keyboard player. And, there are so many EZkeys features to customize the parts to fit your song.

I’m a songwriter and a guitar player. I can’t play keys at all. I’ve had total success with adding keyboard parts to my songs (including endings). 99% of the time it’s a simple root key chord on beat 1 of the last measure. It takes 1 second to click the ‘add chord’ icon and set it to the I chord. The other 1% I’ve had success using the included Endings.

This is my experience when using EZkeys.

YMMV.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

Replied October 31, 2016 at 20:57 #1990773

Steve Salamone
Participant

I appreciate your help and opinion but I feel as I just threw $300 out of the window. For that kind of money I should have received a lot more midi packs then just 4 virtual instruments. If I could return this product I would. I should have done more homework before forking over $300 for EZKeys. On the other hand the $129 I spent to upgrade to EZ Drummer 2 is well worth every penny. This is an excellent program and I’ve received many comments how good the drums sound in my songs. I mean no disrespect to Toontracks and it’s satisfied users but EZKeys is a waste of my money and time.

Replied October 31, 2016 at 21:06 #1990774

Scott
Moderator

Have you tried the ‘Use Brower MIDI’ function? It allows for say, taking one chord progression and using the MIDI from another style to create you own custom MIDI. It vastly increases the usability of the included MIDI. Check out some of the videos on the Toontrack YouTube to see what can be accomplished.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

Replied November 2, 2016 at 01:33 #1990800

Spikerama
Participant

Here’s a video on the “use browser midi.” I didn’t know about using it when I first started with EZK. It makes a giant difference.
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