Toontrack EZkeys Grand Piano

Toontrack EZ Keys Grand Piano

Similar to the EZdrummer, EZkeys offers many different features in a multi-functional instrument that enables creative, intuitive and yet easy to realize solutions for the complex process of songwriting. EZkeys is far more than just a fully-fledged virtual sample piano of a Steinway D grand piano sampled in the highest quality. The extensive internal MIDI library of professionally recorded piano patterns in various genres allows you to intuitively arrange your own songs using simple drag & drop. Another special highlight is EZkeys' revolutionary SMART TRANSPOSE function. With this tool, all chords of the MIDI patterns or any of your own MIDI files can be quickly and easily converted into alternative chords with any chord extensions. Complex chord progressions and song structures can be created with just a few clicks, without the need for time-consuming recording and immersion in music theory.

The features of Toontrack EZ Keys Grand Piano:

Chords and MIDI patterns:

EZkeys holds a very extensive MIDI library of professionally recorded piano patterns in all major musical genres from pop, rock, blues and gospel to country and jazz. The patterns were recorded by an experienced studio pianist and are divided as complete songs into their individual song parts (intro, verse, chorus etc.). By simply dragging them into the internal timeline arranger, the selected patterns can be quickly combined to create interesting song structures for professional-sounding piano tracks. Easily combine MIDI patterns via drag & drop, add your own piano MIDI files and intervene in all existing chords and change or expand them as you wish with just a few mouse clicks - creative songwriting can be so simple, fast and intuitive!

Smart Transpose:

As soon as a MIDI pattern has been dragged into the integrated timeline arranger, EZkeys analyzes and recognizes all existing chords. With the help of the Smart Transpose Wheel (circle of fifths), all chords can then be changed and/or extended with alterations at the click of a mouse. In addition to individual chords, the entire song structure can also be transposed while the playback is running and the timing is consistent. It makes no difference whether you are working with the MIDI patterns from the huge internal library or importing your own external MIDI performances.

Onboard library 'Grand Piano':

The sounds of the integrated onboard library come from a perfectly tuned Steinway and Sons® Model D grand piano in excellent condition. This excellent sounding instrument is considered a timeless industry standard with an unmistakably individual sound character. It was faithfully sampled in one of the most renowned recording studios using the finest recording equipment (vintage and modern) in the usual perfect Toontrack quality.

Mix presets integrated:

A total of 14 mix presets are available for the individual sound design of the Grand Piano, which are based on settings of the EZmix2 engine that have been specially optimized for pianos. Using 4 freely accessible mix parameters each, the piano sounds can be edited individually and characteristically with, for example, Space, Drive, Ambient, Tone, Loudness, Body, Cabinets, Delay, Detune and much more.

Stand-alone and plug-in:

EZkeys can be played and used both as a stand-alone instrument in stand-alone mode and as a virtual instrument plugin (VST, AU, RATS) within all common DAW sequencers.

Universal drag & drop for simple and intuitive operation:

As with all EZ-Line products from Toontrack Music, EZkeys focuses on the concept of simple, intuitive and self-explanatory operation of all editing processes and parameters. Thanks to the universal drag & drop of all patterns and files and the very simple and understandable operation, EZkeys enables a very intuitive, fast and smooth workflow. This saves time and allows you to focus on your own creativity when working on your own song ideas.

Music theory basics:

EZkeys includes an extremely comprehensive fundamentals course on applied music theory as it relates to chord usage during songwriting. All sound examples in the 20-page PDF course can be played directly in EZkeys - so EZkeys gives you a quick and comprehensive overview of the most important aspects of harmony theory and the use of chord material.

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