Toontrack EZKeys Electric Grand (Download)

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Toontrack EZKeys Electric Grand is a virtual instrument plug-in that features samples of the Yamaha CP-80 electric grand piano. The plug-in combines a palette of functions designed to aid in songwriting and music production that includes a chord selector, an extensive MIDI library and more. The software is compatible with Mac and Windows and must be used within your Audio Unit, VST or RTAS host application.

The featured Yamaha CP-80 electric grand piano has been meticulously sampled at Studio 9 in Sweden while being played through a Music Man amp and a custom-built speaker cabinet using Avalon U5, Dimension D, SELA T25, Coles 4038, Telefunken U47 and Neumann SM69 microphones. Designed for an accurate dynamic response, EZkeys Electric Grand provides a realistic feel akin to its real-life vintage counterpart. Also, the selection of presets are designed to be mix-ready without extensive tweaking.

To aid in songwriting, the package comes with an extensive MIDI library performed by a professional session pianist. It features passages covering many genres including rock, pop, country, gospel, blues and funk. The MIDI passages can be dragged and dropped into EZkeys for playback, transposition and further manipulation. Also, the EZkeys Chord Wheel selector allows you to customize chord voicings and add harmonic color with the click of a mouse.

Toontrack EZKeys Electric Grand ƒ?? Features:

• 32- and 64-bit VST, Audio Units and RTAS instrument as well as low latency stand-alone application
• Drag and drop the included MIDI straight to the built-in song track
• Drag and drop support for your own or third party MIDI straight into EZkeys
• Drag and drop MIDI from the song track or directly from the song browser to your DAW or to your desktop
• EZkeys will analyze and chord-separate any MIDI on the fly
• Real-time chord display that enables you to instantly see what chords you are playing
• Chord selector, based upon the circle of fifths, allowing you to change chords instantly
• Presets for the most commonly used chord types
• Customize the coloration of any chord by opening up the detailed view
• Transpose individual song blocks or full songs with a single mouse-click
• Comes with an easy to understand music theory document including MIDI examples
• Possibility to tune the piano by octave, semitone or cents
• Dynamics controls that let you adjust the velocity response to match your keyboard or playing style
• Three pedals: - sustain, sostenuto, and damping
• MIDI-learn and automation
• Ready-made presets utilizing high-quality effects from Overloud. The presets range from raw and unprocessed to heavily distorted and tweaked

MIDI

• Extensive MIDI library played by a professional session pianist
• All major styles covered (pop/rock, soul/RnB, country, gospel, jazz, blues, boogie, funk)
• All songs performed in full 8 bar or longer blocks
• All songs performed with increasing intensity as intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge variations
• Single, rhythmical and broken chords in different variations as well as FX and endings
• Straight/swing variations in 4/4 and 6/8
• Intuitive browser that lets you add you own favorites and arrange them in folders

Sound Library

• A carefully sampled Yamaha CP-80 electric grand piano
• Recorded at Studio 9, Sveriges Radio, Sweden through a Music Man amp and a custom-built speaker cabinet using Avalon U5, Dimension D, SELA T25, Coles 4038, Telefunken U47 and Neumann SM69 microphones
• All sounds are designed to be mix-ready
• Uncompromising dynamic response for realistic playability

Presets

• Default: An all-round sound brings out the best in the natural CP-80
• Raw Tweaks: A true bypass preset that represents what the instrument sounds like raw, without effects and EQ
• Ambient Ballad: A big sound for any ambient ballad. This sound involves EQ, compression, stereo enhancer, reverb, delay and more
• Amped: The direct signal run through an amp and a 15" cabinet combined with compression, spring reverb and tremolo. A well-rounded sound with a slight edge, designed for anything from classic ballads to modern pop and rock
• Chorus Grand: Reverb and chorus on top of the classic CP-80 produces a dense sound with subtle overtones. Tailored for ballads or mid tempo rock with an edge
• Filtered: Bit crusher, filter, phaser, delay and plate reverb - all boiled down to a preset that takes this instrument to a completely new level. Suitable for anything from modern pop to classic funk or rock
• Holdsworthy: A bright, in-your-face sound that won't go unnoticed in any mix. Chorus, hall reverb, tape delay, compression - this is a creative preset with an unmistakable modern edge but still timeless and applicable in any song context
• Sweeped: Slightly less bright and with a more vintage feel, this combo of vibrato, filter and filter delay will surely find its way to many funky ballads and songs with a retro feel
• Taped Phase: Tape simulation, compression, phaser and plate reverb - a playful sound with a distinct distorted edge and phaser effect