Toontrack EZDrummer 2

Toontrack has finally announced the anticipated release of EZdrummer2, a revolutionary upgrade to its predecessor EZdrummer. In essence EZdrummer is a multi-microphone drum sampler designed for musicians and producers in need of a compact, affordable, easy to handle drumkit plug-in without compromising sound quality or control. However the latest upgrade brings in some amazing new features that offer quck groove manipulation, putting music creation front and centre.EZdrummer 2 has been designed to erase the creativity barrier that often comes with music production software. As a result, all new cutting edge tools have been developed for quick and easy songwriting. To kick it off, there's a new audio engine with collection of brand new sounds which you can play direct through a midi controller. A new advanced search function helps you quickly find a midi groove suited to your style with various filters to narrow the choice. If you already have something in mind, the revolutionary "tap to find" function lets you tap a rhythm with your mouse or midi device and it will search and list all related grooves with a percentage indicator. An accurate, quick and easy way to get started without the fuss.Once you have your groove, EZdrummer has a fantastic range of tools to build and edit your drum track from within the plugin. First off is an intuitive song creator, where you can drag,drop, cut and loop grooves, fills and breaks with ease in a visual window editor. There are also handy song templates to quickly pad out a complete track from a groove. Once you're done, you can simply drag and drop straight back into your DAW.Another fantastic feature that we're excited about is the new groundbreaking features to create a personalised drum groove easily. The software now lets you communicate with your drummer in real time to quickly adjust elements of your groove to your liking. You can change the power hand(leading instrument) in the groove, add extra drums and change the amount each drum plays in the groove. Having sampled thousands of real drummers, EZdrummer knows how they would react to these changes and mimics their actions. You can also change the velocity of single drums or quckly ad percussion instruments for immediate results.Finally you can edit your drum track with the built in mixer and audio effects. With quick presets and a high level of customisation, theres something for everyone, from the complete beginner to the seasoned pro.With so many amazing new features its hard not to get excited about this new edition from Toontrack, giving you the perfect tool to create fully customised drum tracks quickly without destroying your musical flow.2 New Kit SetupsTHE MODERN SETUPThe modern library includes drum selections from DW, Gretsch, Yamaha, Ludwig, Sonor, Tama and Brady, all recorded through Neve 88R and EMI TG12345 consoles as well as various chains of vintage and modern outboard.Kits:DW Collector’s Maple Yamaha 9000 Gretsch USA CustomHats:Sabian HHX Groove Hats 14” Paiste Giant Beat 14”Rides:Sabian Vault Artisan 20” Paiste 2002 20”Crashes:SETUP 1Sabian HHX Evolution 16” Pos1Sabian AAX Xplosion Fast Crash 17” Pos2 Sabian HHX Evolution Ozone Crash 20” Pos3 Sabian HHX Xtreme Crash 17” Pos5SETUP 2:Paiste Twenty Thin Crash 16” Pos1 Paiste Giant Beat 17” Pos2Paiste Full Crash 19” Pos3Sabian HHX Xtreme Crash 18” Pos5Toms:DW Collector Maple 10×8,12×9,13×10,16×16,18×16 (DW Clear Coated Heads)Yamaha 900010×8,12×8,13×9,14×11,15×13 (Emperor Coated) Gretsch12×9,14×14,16×16 (Coated Emperors)Snares:Ludwig 400 14×5 Chrome on Aluminium (Remo Coated Control Sound)Ludwig 400 14×5 Chrome on Aluminium (Damped) Sonor 14×6.5 Cast Bronze (Remo Emperor X)Sonor 14×6.5 Cast Bronze (Damped)Pearl Vinnie Paul Signature14x8 Maple (Evans HD) Brady 14×6.5 Jarrah block snare (Remo Coated Control Sound) OpenBrady 14×6.5 Jarrah block snare (Rem