Songwriting & Producing with Toontrack: Fusion

In this video tutorial series, Toontrack expert Luke Oswald walks you through the process of creating a funky fusion track from scratch using only Toontrack EZdrummer 2, EZKeys, Superior Drummer 2 and EZmix 2. Get your groove on!

Introduction

• Introduction (04:15) - Luke walks you through the Toontrack products that will be used in this series and introduces you to the Fusion MIDI pack for EZKeys and the Fusion Grooves MIDI pack for EZdrummer 2 and Superior Drummer 2.

Creating a Fusion Song Track

• Creating a Song Arrangement with EZdrummer 2 & EZKeys (08:58) - Learn how to use EZdrummer 2 & EZKeys along with the Fusion MIDI packs to create funky new fusion tracks.

• Creating Custom Drum Fills with EZdrummer 2 (08:29) - Luke teaches you how to add fills to your drum track and how to edit the transition point to create musical results.

• Creating a Bass Track Using the Fusion MIDI Pack (04:49) - Learn how to use the EZKeys Fusion MIDI to create a groovy bass track.

• Editing the Bass Track & EZKeys Modifications (08:10) - Finalize the EZKeys and Bass tracks by importing the MIDI into your DAW for piano-roll editing.

• Modifying the Kick Drum to Fit the Bass Track (07:43) - Luke explains how he modifies the kick drum notes so they're in sync with the bass track.

Mixing & Mastering with EZmix 2

• Using EZmix 2 for Superior Drummer 2, EZKeys, & Bass (08:55) - Learn some great tricks for enhancing the sound of your tracks with EZmix 2.

• Automation Fades & EZmix 2 Mastering Settings (04:27) - Luke creates an automation fade for the end of the song and uses a mastering preset from EZmix 2's Mastering expansion to finish the track.

• Recap (02:26) - Luke provides a recap of all products and processes used to create a fusion track from scratch.