Drum Presets in EZMix

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  • Scott
    Moderator

    I’m not sure of the answer for this. Mattias was the dude in charge of the presets.

    Personally, I’ve used EZmix when using Toontrack libraries as well on my own drum recording that were done in my studio live room. Even though there are only 3 faders to adjust in EZmix, there is enough to tweak in alot of cases.

    So, for example, if I select a ‘Kick’ preset that uses the ‘Shape’ fader to adjust the EQ and the ‘Blend’ fader to adjust a compressor (amount) I can use it on many types of sources. If the kick I’m processing already has some processing applied, either from tracking (yes, I track with eq and compression in some cases on drums) or from pre-processing like EZdrummer, I can adjust those 2 faders for ‘less effect’ and see if it works. I can use the same preset on a more dry kick signal and bring the fader up for ‘more effect’ (more compression) and listen if that works.

    Sometimes I’ll even stack EZmix instances on top of each other (maybe one with a ‘compressor’ preset and one with an ‘eq’ preset) for more control. It really is about experimenting and ‘using your ears’. You may think your ears aren’t sensitive to know what ‘right’ is but I think what you really mean is that you may not be able to use audio tools to make what you hear as ‘right’. You probably know what YOU think sounds good but may not be able to ‘make it happen.’

    I think EZmix may help you along with the journey.

    Scott Sibley - Toontrack
    Technical Advisor

    Scott
    Moderator

    BTW, here’s a mix I’ve done with EZmix. All different instances of EZmix except for a de-esser on the lead vocal as there is no de-esser in EZmix.

    http://www.rainbowsounds.com/Toontrack/Hundreds%20of%20Days%20Faders%20Up%20Dry.mp3  – Dry/no plugin effects

    http://www.rainbowsounds.com/Toontrack/Hundreds%20of%20Days%20EZmix.mp3 – With EZmix

    Scott Sibley - Toontrack
    Technical Advisor

    Whitten
    Participant

    One thing you could consider.
    You don’t need to follow the name on the pre-set.
    Sometimes a guitar pre-set sounds great on drums, or a stereo master pre-set. Likewise a drum pre-set can work well on keyboards.
    I know the tweakability is limited, but it’s still worth trying to ignore the designated function sometimes, just to see if anything good happens.

    jgro002
    Participant

    Thanks for the replies guys.

    I knew I’d be told to ‘use my ears’ lol!

    Scott, I’d already heard those mixes on another forum and been very impressed with how the EZmix version sounded relative to the mix done with waves(?) plugins.

    And that’s a good point Chris (or is it Mr. Whitten? ) – I’m sure EZmix is capable of some real magic when used in the way you describe.

    Cheers,
    Jeremy.

    iMac 3.06 GHz 4 GB OSX 10.6.5, Focusrite Saffire 6 USB, Logic Pro 9.1.3, Lacie D2 Quadra

    reginaldtarkington
    Participant

    I’d like some clarification on the Parallel Drums preset. Is that preset meant to be applied to the main drum buss – or to a copy of the main drum buss and then blended in with the main buss? I guess what I’m asking is….is it necesary to create a copy (or a send) from the main drum buss – or does the parallel drums preset simulate the sound of setting it up that way – without actually having to do it?

    Mattias
    Forum Crew

    The Parallel presets is doing the parallel compression within the ezmix plugin

    Mattias Eklund - Toontrack
    Head Of Sound Design

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