EZX and SDX’s overall Velocity control changes how hard a loop or drum section will be played. Velocity: How hard a kit piece is struck. MIDI carries information pertaining to pitch, velocity, notation, controls, panning, and can synch to a DAW project’s Tempo(THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!) I would suggest reading more into MIDI, for it requires a guide into itself, it is not required knowledge to operate EZX. MIDI: Stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Digital EQ’s, Compressors, Reverbs, Virtual Instruments are Plug-In that are opened either in DAW or their own host program such as Toontrack Solo.ĪAX: As of Pro Tools 11 this is PT’s Plug-in formatĪU: Logic’s and Garageband’s Plug in format A DAW is used to Record and Process Tracks. This is a great way to make Kit Presets, audition loops, and go over Kit features.ĭAW: Digital Audio Work Station such as Pro Tools, Logic, Garageband, Reaper, etc. Toontrack Solo: A program that allows you to open a project for Either EZX or SDX 2.0 and use the kits without a DAW. SDX 2.0 or simply SDX: Toontrack’s Superior Drummer Note that these definitions will be bases on the most simple terms and their relevance to the ensuing guide.ĮZX: Refers to Toontrack’s EZDrummer program and Plug- InĮZX 2: Ezdrummer 2, which as of the date of this guide is not released, however all features have been previewed to the public. Some key words to get out of the way because they will be used, and used often: Pros and Cons to programming your own Drum Parts and using pre recorded MIDI loops.
EZDRUMMER PRO TOOLS HOW TO
How to best fit Drum Loops to your Project, what to keep in mind if you plan on presenting your written demo to your band and most importantly, your drummer. With the exception of one(Drum Riffs) I will go over every single Major Metal Pack on the Market(Toontrack, Groove Monkey, and the Bobby Jarzombek Drum pack) and telling you where they are useful and if you should spend your money on them. The difference between Ezdrummer and Superior Drummer, what they do and what are their functions for a home studio environment,Įvery Metal Relevant Kit Toontrack has released as of April 2014, and the basic rock kits that come with both programs and information to help you make a decision on which is right for you. This is important because Metal Kits and Loops provided by Toontrack have a unique identity, and if you are someone who primarily plays soft rock or Jazz, these kits are not for you and you will have no reason to purchase loop packs for Metal songwriting.Ī simple project studio set up in order for you to use EZX, SDX, a DAW, and what a Guitarist will need to make demos.
While this guide is aimed at Metal musicians, some of the info can be used for kits in other genres. My usage of the SDX and EZX programs fall primarily into the Metal genre. I use either Superior Drummer on almost a daily basis for writing and practicing. I’ve spent years honing my craft and look forward to years of becoming better. Who am I and why should you care? I’ve been playing Music for 10 years, in that time I’ve done small sessions, worked with bands, done a few Production gigs, live sound, earned my Certification for Audio Engineering at Pinnacle College in Rancho Cordova, California, and taught aspiring Musicians how to read, write, and play Guitar.
EZDRUMMER PRO TOOLS UPDATE
I’m writing this with the intent to update this guide based on what comes out in the future and any feedback you may have.ĭue to Ezdrummer 2 coming out in just a few weeks I will make note of the features you will find relevant. I will do my absolute best to provide you all the required information. Don’t get me wrong, I have no issue with doing this, but I would like to throw my knowledge out there and you can refer back to this whenever you need it and I hope I save some people time and money. I’ve hit a point to where I’m writing the same message board response to which kit someone should buy, saying the same things to different bands for demos, and giving the same solution over and over again. only recently Audio Hammer Producer Eyal Levi held a clinic on how to program drums using EZX, but that is only one the many functions of the program. Why am I writing this guide? As a Toontrack user of 6 years I have yet to come across a detailed guide to Kits, Loops, Songwriting functions, and different ways to use this tool.