EZkeys Classic Electrics v1.0 [DVD]

ToonTrack EZkeys Classic Electrics v1.0

Songwriting made easy!

EZkeys is a revolutionary plugin and stand alone instrument that combines a world-class piano player, songwriting partner, arranger and a meticulously sampled instrument - all in one package! Aside from breathtakingly rich tonal qualities, EZkeys allows the user unlimited creativity through its groundbreaking functionality.

Drag & drop MIDI

EZkeys comes with an extensive MIDI library performed by a professional session pianist. Played with increasing complexity in full song sections and covering all major genres such as Rock, Pop, Country, Gospel, Blues and Funk, this library is not only a creative boost, it’s an untapped source of inspiration for your yet unwritten songs. Drag, drop and lay down the foundation to a track in no time!

Smart songwriting features

EZkeys includes a host of revolutionary and creative songwriting features. Transpose full MIDI tracks on the fly, use any MIDI file and transform it with playing styles found in other MIDI, use the groundbreaking EZkeys Chord Wheel to customize chord voicing and harmonic color with just one mouse-click - and much, much more.

The sounds

EZkeys Classic Electrics comes with two of the world's most defining and characteristic electric pianos, the Rhodes MK I and the Wurlitzer 200A. These instruments have been the voice of several generations and immortalized in classic songs spanning any genre from funk to soul and jazz. Captured in painstaking detail by top of the line equipment, the Classic Electrics libraries combine second-to-none playability with world-class sounds, making them just as perfect for the stage as the studio.

EZkeys Classic Electrics - product details

EZkeys - Feature Overview
• 32- and 64-bit VST, AU and RTAS instrument as well as low latency stand-alone application
• Drag and drop the included MIDI straight to the built-in song track
• Drag and drop support for your own or third party MIDI straight into EZkeys
• Drag and drop MIDI from the song track or directly from the song browser to your DAW or to your desktop
• EZkeys will analyze and chord-separate any MIDI on the fly
• Record or overdub MIDI directly in EZkeys
• Use your own, the included or any third party MIDI/chord progressions and transform with playing styles found in other MIDI files
• Quickly add basic chords to the timeline or drag and drop any chord from the Chord Wheel
• Real-time chord display that enables you to instantly see what chords you are playing
• Chord selector, based upon the circle of fifths, allowing you to change chords instantly
• Presets for the most commonly used chord types
• Customize the coloration of any chord by opening up the detailed view
• Alter the voicing of a chord on the fly by clicking the - or + buttons in the Chord Wheel
• "Humanize" any pre-quantized MIDI upon import in EZkeys
• Transpose individual song blocks or full songs
• Export songs or files as wave files straight from the EZkeys interface
• Comes with an easy to understand music theory document including MIDI examples
• Possibility to tune the piano by octave, semitone or cents
• Dynamics controls that let you adjust the velocity response to match your keyboard or playing style
• Three pedals: sustain, sostenuto and damping
• MIDI-learn and automation
• Ready-made presets utilizing high-quality effects from Overloud. The presets range from raw and unprocessed to heavily distorted and tweaked

EZkeys – MIDI Overview
• Extensive MIDI library played by a professional session pianist
• All major styles covered (pop/rock, soul/RnB, country, gospel, jazz, blues, boogie, funk)
• All songs performed in full song structure blocks
• All songs performed with increasing intensity as intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge variations
• Single, rhythmical and broken chords in different variations as well as FX and endings
• Straight/swing variations in 4/4 and 6/8
• Intuitive browser that lets you add you own favorites and arrange them in folders

EZkeys Classic Electrics – Sound Library Overview
• Carefully sampled Rhodes MK I and Wurlitzer 200A instruments
• Recorded at Toontrack Studio, Umeå, Sweden and Studio 9, Sveriges Radio, Sweden using only the best of the best in modern and vintage equipment
• All sounds are designed to be mix-ready. Just pick a preset and the sound will sit right in your mix!
• Uncompromising dynamic response for great playability

Preset Overview

The included signal chain presets are based on high quality effects from Overloud. Effects used range from reverb to tape simulation and distortion. You can control each preset by using a set of controls that will affect the individual parameters.

Electric 200A

• Default:
The default and all-round sound brings out the best in the natural 200A. This preset combines the DI signal with amp modeling and will work perfectly in any type of song or mix!

• Classic:
A variation of the Default sound but with an additional "bite" frequency.

• DI:
The direct unprocessed signal.

• Phaser Ballad:
A rich saturated sound that incorporates tremolo, reverb, compression and phaser. Slick, soft and beautiful!

• Ballad:
An ambient sound involving tremolo and delay, perfect for mellow ballad tunes.

• Tremolo Delay:
Super funky and edgy sound for anything from ballads to ambient midtempo songs!

• Rotary Speaker:
A Leslie cabinet and a reverb in perfect symbiosis!

• Dirty Small Amp:
The A200 signal run through a small combo amp makes for a sound slightly reminiscent of a lead guitar.

• Dirty Small Amp 2:
A variation of Dirty Small Amp, but using a different signal chain.

• Clean Ambience:
Perfect for long swelling chords and atmospheric ambience.

Electric MK I

• Default:
The DI signal combined with amp modeling gives you the all-round and natural MK I sound.

• DI:
The direct unprocessed signal.

• 1970s
A sound with lots of phaser and distortion. Great for funky tunes!

• Chorus:
The classic MK I chorused sound.

• Rotary:
A rotary speaker combined with a delicately tuned in reverb.

• Soft Ballad:
Just like its name says: a sound tailor made for soul, funk and intimate jazz.

• Retro Funk:
A truly retro sound with a classic Wah Wah effect!

• Dist chorus:
This sounds reminds you slightly about a guitar! Great for funky riffing!

• Clean Ambience:
Perfect for long swelling chords and atmospheric ambience.

• Distorted Ambience:
Builds on the same fundamental idea as the Clean Ambience preset, but adds a slightly different flavor.