Toontrack EZKeys Retro Electrics (Download)

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The Toontrack EZKeys Retro Electrics is a virtual instrument plug-in that features samples of the Hohner Clavinet D6 and Hohner Pianet N electric pianos. It features 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 Hohner Clavinet D6 and Hohner Pianet N electric pianos have been meticulously sampled at Studio 9 in Sweden using a selection of modern and vintage equipment. Designed for an accurate dynamic response, EZkeys Retro Electrics provides a realistic feel akin to its vintage counterparts. 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 Retro Electrics 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/R n B, 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

• Carefully sampled Hohner Clavinet D6 and Hohner Pianet N instruments
• Recorded at Studio 9, Sveriges Radio, Sweden using only the best of the best in modern and vintage equipment
• All sounds are designed to be mix-ready
• Uncompromising dynamic response for realistic playability

Presets

Retro Clavinet

• Clean Funk: Run through a classic amp model, a 4x12 cabinet combined with a tape simulator and a spring reverb
• Classic Wah: A classic sound for any riff-driven song. This setting includes compression, amp/cab simulation, delay and wah-wah
• Dirty Fuzz: A distorted sound saturated with reverb, various amp/cam simulation and a knob for an optional phaser effect
• Filter Funk: A round but bright staccato-like sound that brings you right back to the golden age of funk in the 70s. Wah-wah and tape delay
• Guitar Like: Just like the name implies, this preset brings out the Clavinet's string-sound. For rhythmic passages or guitar-like riffs
• Modern Ballad: Tremolo, inverse reverb and a subtle chorus
• CA DI: The factory CA direct in setting
• CB DI: The factory CB direct in setting
• DA DI: The factory DA direct in setting
• DB DI: The factory DB direct in setting

Retro Pianet

• Clean Amp: A quite unfiltered signal amplified by a low-gain amp and a classic 4x12 cabinet
• DI: Direct in signal with optional knobs for tremolo settings
• Dirty Amp: A stomp box and a vintage amp give this preset an extra gritty sound or leads, staccato-playing or general riffing
• Dream Vibrato: classic amp and a 1x8 speaker simulation together with vibrato and spring reverb produce a distinctly distorted, very vintage and organ-like sound
• Hi Gain Distortion: A slightly muffled sound with a roll-off on the highs
• Jazz Bells: Tremolo and bright reverb, this setting brings out the bell-like sound in the Pianet
• Phase Fuzz: With its strong fuzz and phaser saturation, this sound almost elevates in the stereo field
• Rotary: A relatively clean sound that combines a classic cabinet with a delicate room reverb
• Smooth Funk: Wah-wah, classic amp/cab combo, tape delay and moderate compression
• Space Ballad: A tremolo-driven sound perfect for any ambient composition