Two instruments, MIDI and mix-ready presets. The entire scope of soul, embodied in one EKX for EZkeys 2.
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Two instruments, MIDI and mix-ready presets. The entire scope of soul, embodied in one EKX for EZkeys 2.
| ADD TO CARTEven though trends, fads and whims have all come and gone along the winding road through soul music history, there is one instrument you can hear at whatever mile marker you stop. Mustering the entire scope from growl, grit and bite down to lush, velvety and smooth, this chameleon is as relevant today as it was when it first launched decades ago. We’re of course talking about the unmistakable, iconic and timeless Rhodes* electric piano.
In order to capture the essence of this instrument’s iconic legacy, this EKX for EZkeys 2 includes two pianos from different eras – both handpicked from a meticulously restored and curated collection. Combined, you’ll have two fundamentally different instruments that cover the entire width of tones – from the nostalgic old-world charm and the funk-infused ’70s through to the lush neo-soul and beat-driven eras of the modern day.
In addition to the sounds, a broad palette of mix-ready presets as well as a collection of MIDI covering song foundations inspired by soul from the ’60s through to today are included.
If you’re serious about your soul songs and looking to expand your EZkeys 2 with an EKX that exudes character and authenticity, this is the one. Need a collection of sounds, presets and MIDI that seamlessly fuse present with nostalgia, perfect for use even well beyond the scope of soul? This is it.
Ready to head down the soul road? Let’s go.
This EKX requires EZkeys 2. Learn more about the program here.
Note: The MIDI included with this EKX is unique and not related to any existing or yet-to-be-released EZkeys MIDI pack.
Two iconic electric pianos from the golden era. Music history, at your fingertips!
“Our goal with this project was to capture the bare essence of these classic electric pianos in the most transparent way possible – ensuring that, for the end-user, they would record, behave, feel and – not least – sound exactly like the real thing.” Ulf Edlund, Toontrack sound designer.
Growl, grit and bite.
This is a very early Mk I from 1970, the year the model was launched. Equipped with the old famous silver tone bars from the ’60s models and the then-new Torrington tines, it has a beautifully sparkling upper tonal register. This piano also has an original StereoVibrato like the ones you’d see in the earlier Suitcase models, adding even more vintage character. This is the very instrument that started the absolute craze that made this piano a staple in most music productions during the ‘70s. If you’re looking for that classic bark, bite and edge you can hear in tons of riff-driven and funk-infused songs from the past – this is where it stems from.
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Lush, sparkling and smooth.
Launched in 1980, this Mk II is from the first series of the new model that came out after ten years of research, development and improvements of the Mk I. For this second generation of pianos, the keybed had been reconfigured, the tines swapped with those from a different supplier and aluminium and plastic had replaced much of the wood previously used for many of its parts. From a technical and engineering standpoint, this all resulted in a substantially better instrument. Sound-wise, it lacked some of the growl of the Mk I but, on the other hand, offered a much smoother, cleaner and lush timbre. If you’re looking for the perfect tone for a soul ballad, a neo-soul beat or a contemporary R&B track, this is your best bet. To add, the particular one sampled for this EKX is equipped with a third-generation StereoVibrato preamp, adding substantially to the depth of its tone.
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*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
In order to offer the broadest possible and most authentic collection of tones these instruments are known for, the included library of presets was designed to both foster their natural characteristics, dynamics and personalities as much as exaggerate them. As a result, expect sounds that span anything from the clean, brilliant and direct to the saturated and exaggerated – all virtually roaring with that palpable Rhodes* magic. Regardless of whether you’re looking to write a soul classic, a ’70s-inspired riff monster or a modern beat, this library of presets has got something for you.
SOUL ROADS ONE
SOUL ROADS TWO
1.2 GB free disk space (plus 1.2 GB for download), 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended).
A working EZkeys 2.0.1 (or above) installation.
