EZdrummer 2 Explained
Toontrack EZdrummer 2 has changed the virtual drumming game yet again. This software instrument is absolutely mind blowing and veteran studio guru Todd Tatnall is going to show you all it can do, taking you from installation and setup all the way to creating your first song!
Videos
• Introduction (01:52) - Todd welcomes you to this new course and discusses what to expect from it as well as discussing new features added to version 2.
• Installation & Registration (08:40) - Learn how to register, download and authorize EZDrummer 2.
• Standalone Operation (04:31) - Discover the new standalone program, which removes the need for Toontrack Solo, and allows use without a host DAW. Learn about audio and MIDI settings for the stand-alone version. Routing to your audio interface, as well as using a MIDI controller.
• Exploring the Interface (05:29) - Explore the basics of using EZDrummer 2, including loading basic drum kits, auditioning drums, changing individual drums and how you can modify drums.
• Grooves (04:37) - Discover how to browse and audition MIDI grooves provided in EZdrummer 2, including the b rowser and search pages. See how the two pages are organized. Also see how grooves from expansion packs can be used.
• Play Style (05:55) - Learn how to adjust the play style of grooves and kits for nearly infinite variations. Learn about Power Hand, (drum sensitivity/probability), groove style, etc.
• The Song Track (08:02) - Learn all about EZDrummer2's new Song Track, which allows you to assemble various grooves in sequence, record MIDI to the song track, and edit grooves in the song track.
• Song Creator (04:49) - See how songs can easily be created with EZDrummer 2 and the Song Creator, starting with a single groove.
• The Mixer (05:01) - Explore the mixer section in EZDrummer 2 and learn how to adjust volumes, pan, etc of individual drums and effects.
• Working with SONAR X3 (01:52) - Learn how to add and integrate EZDrummer 2 within Cakewalk's SONAR X3.
• Working with Studio One (01:36) - Learn how to add and integrate EZDrummer 2 within Presonus' Studio One.
• Working with Pro Tools (04:10) - Learn how to add and integrate EZDrummer 2 within Avid's Pro Tools.
• Using Multiple Outputs (04:53) - Explore how to route each drum within EZDrummer to an individual channel in your DAW. This allows for further tailoring of each drum sound. Pro Tools 11 is used and the example host.
• Expansions (03:51) - Todd shows how to download and install an expansion kit into EZ Drummer 2.