Following their announcement last month, Toontrack has today released the latest version of their popular keys virtual instrument with several major, and very clever new features…
Whether you’ve already got an idea in mind or staring into the blank abyss of the dreaded writer’s block, EZkeys 2 offers a multitude of innovative tools to get you underway (several of which you may already be familiar with from their EZbass and EZdrummer 3 software). You can find most of the details about the release in our article Toontrack EZkeys 2 Announced from last month, but here’s a quick summary of the new features…
Fully resizable and scalable interface
Bandmate: Get chords and grooves based on your own audio or MIDI (see video below).
Onboard grid editor with humanization, scale matching, timing features and more
Tap2Find: Get grooves based on the rhythm and notes you input
An all-new grand piano recorded using a wide range of microphones and ambiences
Mix-ready presets for a broad range of styles and sounds
An all-new MIDI library covering different playing styles and music genres
New business model: Software includes core sound library
With multiple use scenarios, Toontrack claim that EZkeys 2 is “a songwriting tool, an arranger and a creative hub for inspiration and new musical ideas”, here’s how…
Already got a song idea? Simply drop your audio or MIDI in the Bandmate and have EZkeys 2 list its best matches for an accompanying piano.
Struggling to come up with an idea? Use the Suggest Chords feature and EZkeys 2 will come up with a musical chord progression based on style and feel.
Need even more inspiration? Use the Songwriting Scales feature and let a mood or scale set the tone for your new idea. If that’s not enough, browse the extensive, new MIDI library covering a wealth of genres and playing styles.
Beyond that, EZkeys 2 offers near endless possibilities for editing, arranging and customizing performances giving you total creative control.
Need a world class sampled piano? EZkeys 2 also includes an all-new core sound library featuring a breathtaking grand piano recorded to offer maximum versatility and an unrivaled playability.
Pricing & Availability
EZkeys 2 is available now priced 179 Euro, or those wishing to upgrade from the previous version can currently do so for 99 Euro. Look out for our full review coming soon!