EZ Drummer Software From Toontrack review

[djleen1993]

check out my music I composed in my own Home studio /user/djleen1993

[George182HD]

So if I use this can I then put I beat into my music program which is Sony acid pro music studio 8? Thanks.

[FatalGForce]

can you only play with the keyboard and take already made beat, can I also write a drum beat like in Guitar Pro 9???

[danielholbea]

can u export ezdruumer as midi?

[emperorofthenorth5]

@danielholbea Yes sir.

[MasterxKenobi]

How do you start the program exactly? I have toontrack solo and superior drummer program, but can't start em'. Am I suppose to open one with the other?

[NeRdWxA]

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[angeriod]

how many pressets does this have? I wanna get this because its only $70 and how much are the expansions. Idk i might wanna get superrior drummer but its way more money.

[EvilEVOIX]

Yes you can write any beats that you want as long as you are using it within a DAW. You can indeed use it with a mouse and keyboard too. You can use EZ drummer standalone if you download EZ Drummer solo which is free from Toontrack. This allows you to use EZ drummer all by itself. However I am not sure that you can make the crazy beats that you want to that way. It can be used on PC or Mac and can be used in almost all DAW's. I use Reaper as my DAW which is FREE!

[Fluffypopcicle]

Is there a drumming program like this where you can just choose a time signature for it to be in? If there isn't then I'm going to have A LOT of problems recording. I'm writing a song that goes from 9/8 to 39/16 (I shit you not, that is actually the time signature its in) to 11/16 to 13/16 and that's just the beginning so far. Yes, I love odd time sigs. That's why it's going to be a nightmare if I can't find a drum program like that.

[EvilEVOIX]

@Fluffypopcicle Sure you can if you are recording with a DAW If you are using EZ drummer inside of a DAW (Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic, etc..) then of course you can set the time signature to whatever you want and create your own beats. Of course none of the included midi loops are going to be at such a unique time signature but there are 3rd party midi drum patterns that you can import that can get you started in the right direction. Otherwise, just make your own

[NothingSpecialMusic1]

@EvilEVOIX So you CAN write beats that are in time signatures other than 4/4? Sorry, guitarist here and total noob when it comes to music software. Can you use this program with just a mouse and keyboard?  Also, what recording software is it compatible with? I have a PC and have a bassist and singer, but we don't have a drummer, and want to use this to record. Thanks in advance.

[Fluffypopcicle]

@EvilEVOIX

Thanks. I wish EZ Drummer wasn't so dang expensive though, and I can't find any good illegal downloads XD

[EvilEVOIX]

@Fluffypopcicle There's a ton of tutorial videos on here that show you how to work EZ DRummer and the software is only $69. EZ Drummer SOLO is free and so is Reaper... go do it man!

[edmar8891]

amazing...........



[SudheerNeelam8]

can anyone say where can i download its demo version or when they will release its demo version

[SudheerNeelam8]

plz say

[kanubari]

And for your kind information i had installed it a year ago and had all the drum kits ...but due to re setting of my PC i had to re install everyhting...but have just forgot how did i do that...and yeah i have the drumkit from hell expansion dll but cant do it up...pls help me.

[kanubari]

Hi Please help me......i cant find Drum kit from hell metal in my vst. The drum kit shows only Pop/rock and cocktail set. I hve tried dozen times to find it but invain...plse sumbody help me!

[jendkers]

YES !! you can use keyboard to control it !! you have to load vst plug in in Reaper software, and change input for that track..

[PZ150]

How can i get this for free

[Aleko99]

@PZ150 get this free at drumvst . com along with the other best drum vst plugins.

[PZ150]

@Aleko99 i tryed the website but i can't find the downlaod bro, can you give me the download link XD

IF YOU CAN THAT WOULD BE GREAT!!!!!! XD

[godawefulll]

I 2nd the question below...PC keyboard use???!!!

[matiasj2006]

A URGENT QUESTION THE "EZ DRUMMER" MAY BE USED WITH PC keyboard keys?

[traviscunningham94]

@matiasj2006 You can use a PC keyboard with programs that convert keystrokes to midi. Bomes Mouse Keyboard should let you do this and send the midi to this drum program.

[kylethapk]

can you use a keyboard on your computer to control it????? please respond

[SolidBigBoss89]

but am using the EZDrummer with FL Studio 9

[SolidBigBoss89]

i want for guitar like that :D

[97warlock]

It sounds pretty awesome........but,slightly complicated. Sometimes More features means more time consuming & can get frusterating. Looks cool though.

[articarrows]

is there a mac version?

[1337Cookietail]

If i connect my Roland V-Drums Lite HD1 to my pc with a MIDI to USB cable, can i play my drums and get different sounds, and record beats through this program :)?

[guitarist6494]

can u make your own beats with EZ drummer or only use presets?

[Westy196740]

closed HH could do with being tighter?

[Xerox707]

im just wondering how do you add your own sounds to ez drummer? i cant find anything to say whether its possible or not

or should i invest in superior drummer??

[ShooterMaGavin]

@Xerox707 put a wave file in the "Sounds" folder in your directory

[edthehead83]

3:58 You're clipping mate!

[smackythefrog23]

with the ezdrummer line, you never need a drummer again

[skylord081]

is there a similar software for synth/keyboards ??

[Flash447]

@skylord081 check out some software from eastwest samples;)

[DzankiPedu]

Check out my channel,i have some drum cover that i made in Ez drummer.

[Striated]

I cant seem to use ez player sequencer that comes with the program should i just re install?

[Penguindog55]

Alot less fuss to set up than a real drumkit, sounds very realistic and you can play it without upsetting the neighbours.

[MikeArpeggio345]

does anyone know of any programs that you write the drum beats like in the program then like loop them or record like pc drummer but with this sort of sound quality?

[jimmywacked]

ANYONE USE ' VSTHOST' WITH EZDrummer ? (its freeware) Can't find the right midi in/out menu... I can hear the drums when clicking in EZD but my YAMAHA edrums do not trigger EZD. midi works.... cause I can trigger rolands HD-1 drum tutor....! arrgh!

[fieroturbo]

Is it easy to get a really clean dry sound off these drums? I usually like to have my beats as dry as possible, then add any effects later in my DAW as I see fit, rather than have the recordings with any kind of room effect.

[mhazani]

@fieroturbo Absolutely, you can kill the room and overhead mics and get just the clean drums. Additionally, you can route every drum to a different channel and mix them in your DAW.

[mhazani]

@fieroturbo Yes. Each drum can have its own separate track in the DAW. The loops are just MIDI files which EZ drummer essentially triggers through its samples (just like any other sampler would do). This is NOT a "loop" in the sense of audio loops or REX files, where the audio content is more or less fixed; it's just MIDI notes being triggered. (Addictive Drums works in a similar way)

[robvk6]

i have ezdrummer and it works great so i bought and downloaded the dfh expansion pack how do i get it into the library and in the drop menu ??? thanks... windows vista sonar6xl .. thanks...

[jimmywacked]

@robvk6 just download it... and r'estart' your host VST which will restart ezd and it should be in the pull down...

[drummerdickens]

I'd really appreciate it if anyone knew how to map your electric drum kit to the kit on EZDrummer. I have EZdrummer and an electric kit but I'm stuck from this point on!

[Enzo49211]

where can I download this?

[sxayaxang]

hey do you know why i could not use the ezdrummer drag and drop on cubase studio 5

help me please

[CaseyViolette92]

SOMEONE BUY ME THIS!! ITS A MUST FOR ME AS A MUSICIAN! DAMN IT! LOL!!

[guitarist6494]

Is EZ Drummer good for a guitarist to make backing tracks with?

[Slug12321]

@guitarist6494 definatly

[RingerFilms]

@guitarist6494 yeah, but you only get presets. you can't really make your own kit, but you can change the drums around on the presets. i'd suggest superior drummer. it's very similar, made by the same company, and gives you more freedom.

[TLJCBFH]

@guitarist6494 Yes, Works great

[Jannto]

@guitarist6494 Perfect for it

[skateabuga]

@guitarist6494 yes

[ArtificialFlavaFTB2]

So is the a real drum recording thing? Or is it like a drum machine program, say, since im a guitarist and dont have a drummer / drums, i could use this to make my drums?

[Whyrendog]

@ArtificialFlavaFTB2 You can use MIDI groove loops, Musiclab Drum Tools, and I think it comes with patterns already. I just want to send my Drum Tools to something more realistic in Cakewalk and I'm sure this will do the trick.

[Englishbobwv]

Is EZ drummer easily exported to sonar, cubase,etc...

[kaneeye]

@Englishbobwv yes it is :)

[markmodder]

i want to trigger ez drummer to a fame dd 8000

any help??

i am a totaly noob with midi what do i need to trigger

as cheaply as possible i already have ezdrummer but i have not bought anything else

[danteyoutu]

Can it be used also with an electric piano instead of a keyboard?

[rij666]

i was wondering how i could use more drums samples other than the usual DFH and all ?

which format do they have to be in ? and how do add new snares?kicks?

[JonDeth]

Don't get so excited if you play thrash metal.

I play a style similar to Pantera, Megadeth, Lamb of God etc. but more complex and worse yet, my solos are beyond their complexity/difficulty. In the end, it takes a month of fucking Sundays to build beats to match the complex time signature shifts.

At best, these programs and sequencers will let you do basic metal riffs ala Metallica or numetal.

[GalacticGuardian]

Beat Monkey Music's Double Bass Mania series is better, imo.

[Mich1998l]

Is free for download ?

[emusic007]

Dont know if it has a standalone mode. Many plugins have.

But the sheer power of it comes in when you use it in conjunction with the sequencer.

Unless you ofc wanna use it with a El drum kit but then again I guess the Edrums have better or at least just as good sounds/kits.

[Smorphine]

I just installed EzDrummer, but can't actually drag the rhythm. You know what would be happening?

[YZaccount]

@Smorphine You can only drag from the far far right menu or from the bottom box where the file chosen is written in blue - see it? above the open/close grooves button. Maybe that helps.

[Smorphine]

@YZaccount Thanks, I solved the problem. It was my old version of Cubase, which didn't allow this. Cubase 5 does! ;)

[DixxCz]

how can i set that keyboard? My EZ Drummer has bad set keys... that means: biggest drum is not set on my keboard, some drumms has drifferent sounds: one sound on Q and other on M....

Ï want to reset is... Please someone hlep....

[Emilk24]

@DixxCz i got the same problem :(

enyone now what to do?

[rossbyron]

any body use it with reason or live?

[novanine9]

is this version one or two

[d3monloki]

what software do you use to run this software? I know you have to buy ez drummer but dont you have to get another program for it?

[StackCityEntOfficial]

@d3monloki

yeah, its a VSTi which means virtual studio technology instrument

VSTi's are plugins for music production programs which you would need for the host

the most common is fruity loops, which you can download a full demo for free (without the ability to save your project for future editing, although you are able to export it to a wave or mp3 file)

[StackCityEntOfficial]

@d3monloki i just saw in another video that you might want to look into a program called 'reaper' which is a music production program

apparently its free and ezdrummer works well in it

[Hemsy19]

could this be used with a midi enabled electronic drum kit like a yamaha dtxpolorer?

[jesusismyr0ck]

can i work this without a midi, or do i need to get one to use this?

[ssx68]

you dont have to

if you have fl studio or something its no problem because you can use the piano roll

but if you use it standalone you will have to get a midi keyboard or e-drums

[odiolagrammatica]

i think it needs midi or USB

[Reesekoenig]

what do u need to buy this like do u need to buy a pad or what please someone send me a message

[osheal]

amazing program...

the loops dont sound like loops...

always sound like you have a great drummer...

[luigiperso]

nice, seems a very good program!

[JackHargreave]

would this connect to a line 6 pod studio to an electric kit?

[DangerousMusicProd]

yes

[JackHargreave]

thanks a bunch

[sk8ajoe89]

@JackHargreave Technically: no. The reason being - the Pod doesn't support the MIDI interface, which is required to link an electric kit to EZDrummer.

If using FL Studio (for example), you can buy a USB to MIDI cable that links the electric kit's unit to your PC/MAC, and then you can quickly interface it to the EZDrummer VST. :)

[JackHargreave]

ty thats what i thought that but that comment is like like a month old is there any drivers ill need to download or do i just plug it straight in?

[sk8ajoe89]

That would depend as to what OS you have - if Win7 or Vista, I suggest downloading and installing the newest ones available for the cable you have - but it should work straight out of the box. :)

[Matsuemon13]

Ok guys I'm a little confused about something. Can you create your own patterns with EZ Drummer, or tweak the patterns already given? I thought I heard someone say you couldn't.

[sk8ajoe89]

Of course! It's all MIDI based :D The pre-made patterns are easy to edit and play through EZD, and you can make your own - you just need a sequencer that supports VST instruments like EZD.

[alvaroel22]

buenisimo !!!

[IbanezDemon]

can i use this in garageband?

Also do i just buy this or is it an add on to another program i would need??toontrack??

[CrazyLefty204]

can you do double kicking on this program

[badyan98]

with the add-on drumkit from hell u can ;)

[robvk6]

yes you can...

[powellsbro]

yes

[zoniggboum]

Question: Is it possible to root the EZ Drummer Mixer Tracks to individual mixer tracks in your DAW to apply panning, EQing, FX, etc. ?

I also wonder if the drum samples are already pre-EQed and compressed or as clean and untouched as they were recorded...?

[sirenvy]

does this work on Acid? Thats all I have, love it, and wont use anything else.

[vespertinne]

Wonderful, thanks Chris.

[netotheracedriver]

hey nice revew

How do you record these video???

Is it any special program or something?

[TheLowlife123]

How does it work? do you just use a normal keyboard? or need something else?

[neezocrene]

you need a host to run this such as FL Studio..

[drummertristan1997]

Actually, Toontrack made a free program where you can use EZDrummer as "Standalone"

[EnorusLoL]

What program? The one in the description?

[STARDORKS]

ez?

[Mikefrusciante]

i bought a korg nano pad today and this software came with it! its the perfect combination, sensibility from the korg midi keybord and customized sound from ez!

really reccomend you because its and offer!

[ScottyTeebo]

mmye that's pretty flash. hah

[skateskating]

i have it and i am a bit dissapointed

[kmdufault]

why are you dissapointed skateskating?

[NoobTheShow24]

i want it!

[hooflah21]

do you have to buy a keyboard to play what you want? or is there some way to just do it via computer? or electric drums? guitar hero drums?

[DangerousMusicProd]

you need a software

[Hondymion]

No, it works with in midi, so you can use it like a midi files, with keyboards or with an electric drums.

Search on youtube you fill find some people use it with both

[dustinwirebaugh]

someone said there is a sequencer built in so you dont have to use midi controller..but you would have to change the velocity for each drum if you wanted to because you dont have the pressure sensitivity as you would using a midi controller...get it?

[tochimuzikal]

thanks! ^^,

[icerider606]

whats the hotkey for bass drum i cant find it

[blashuvec]

spacebar

[PainlessTragedy]

I fucked with my Voltage, and now my Drag and drop doesn't work - everything else does....dammit - plz help me - using Cubase SX

[fenderrocker1]

Yeah, I've had some issues overclocking. Did you get a bsod? Maybe try clearing your CMOS with the jumpers on your mobo.

[SniperSam]

I used it for a while with Acid 6 and it was a pain, I didn't have a micro kit or a midi keyboard so it was a pain to use with just the mouse pointer, loading was too slow for loading patterns

[drummannprudoctions]

how do u open the program??? plz help me! i wanna make my own music! thanks

[Zhorellski]

Great Demo!! Does it come with Intro's verse'/break/chorus/offbeat/en­d demo beats

[poobuttsniff]

Yea I bought it!

[poobuttsniff]

I use Fruity Loops to run ez drummer.

[TheMvip]

same

[AndreeTheGuitarist]

How??

[devro94]

When u get ezdrummer.. do u have to have a recording program like cakewalk? or does it have layout like that that comes with iit?

[Chikarai]

you need a recording program with plugins like fl studio, miwcraft, cakewalk etc..

[T1mm3hh69]

i have the drum kit from hell but it says "you need EZDrummer installed" can someone please help me?

[djjiles]

drum kit from hell is only the addon pack. You need the orignal program.

[a7xflo]

@djjiles there another add ons

[ThebestmetalisPolish]

you need EZDrummer installed

[badfish66woo]

how much does it cost?

[QBlockClock]

You can use the Rock Band drumset for this if you don't feel like going out and buying an actual electric drumset. Great program :]

[DaFuxzUp]

oh you need a real drumset to do this. :(

[lobster272]

no u can use ur mouse

[joeyjordison043175]

how the hell do i get sound out of my program?!?!!!??!? someone PLEASE write me a message and tell me.

[CAVERN1234]

what software sre you useing it with ie cubase etc

[esotericguides]

This is a great product. I purchased it last week and am using it with Garageband. It is easy to use and sounds great.

[imadrumar02]

how do you run EZdrummer on garageband???

I just bought it and i dont know how to.

Please help if you know how!!!!!

[frostybob123]

click the "i" symbol on the lower right side of the screen, open the list titled "generator" in the details section. scroll down nd you'll find ez drummer near the bottom

[tm995]

do you have garage band 09?

[fluffygear]

would you ask the same question if it was a real kit?

[chuckawobbly]

LOL!!

[DylanthegeetaristTV]

yeah

[caspian200]

You're on the largest encyclopedia in the world. G-O-O-G-L-E.

[Xhell420]

can you sample your own cymbal? for instance, can i record my "china" and load it into EZ Drummer as another cymbal sample?

[GalactusNJ]

get a Korg PadKontrol plenty of videos on here about them i LOVE mine and its touch sensitive

[ianboytik]

can anybody tell me whats the best affordable controller for this,, he is using keyboard here.. what kind should be used? i want to invest for this...

[Fr3tsOnFir3]

can i use this in Adobe Audition or a composing program like Sibelius?

[Jullebussen]

use it in cubase

[baboonhunters]

if your programs can use vsti plug-ins, than you can.

[fuhugwagads]

not easy installing it. I've gotten as far as running it with daemon tools and when I click on the installer it tells me It needs to be already installed. I know it doesn't make any sense.

[mimoocho]

THanks for the demo mate. Looks pretty cool to use. Not too hard. Might invest in it.

[swappedhanky]

Gosh, I don't wanna spend that much money! Isn't there another way to create some nice drum loops that don't sound like crab?

[GallowayJesse]

Logic 8 has some nice sounding drum sounds, and is one of the best sequencers/recording programs out there.

It's not cheap, but it's a GREAT daw with tons of features, and it does have some nice drum sounds and a sequencer that's pretty easy to use.

[snookerdog00]

plz somebody help me ,i installed the program and i ran it with fl studio but it spelt that it cant find the sound files:S what can i do?? (sorry for my bad english)

[hackhead123]

is there anyway of deleting the ez drummer beat library? because i know i wont want to use present fills and beats, and it would just be taking up precious space on my hard drive

[julianvickers]

the beat library is just midi files and takes up barely any space on your hard drive. It's not worth the effort

[xinjudgmentx]

this software is amazing.

can you use it with any recording software?

[hackhead123]

well any sequencing software like logic and cubase

[gizatoob]

Good question, I haven't even watched this vid yet, its froze but I do want adrumprogramme to hopefully work with my cakewalk recording sortware, let me know if you find out( if u can be arsed that is lol) I'll be sure to drop you any helpful shit I get.

[UserSpike7847]

can someone help,seriously, just bought a new copy,I put the disc in and....nothing happens, no error no types of notifications i hear it loading then nothing happens,my PC if fine too,virus free,if someone can help I'd be greatful

[ClassikTV]

try opening it by going to "My Computer" and double click the disc drive your CD is in and it should open that way

[heavymetalguitarguy]

how do u install it

[joaopapas]

hey i installed but now what? there's no shortcut or even exe to open!!

[heavymetal1983]

same here..

[joaopapas]

download toontrack solo from the official website or use it with a daw. that's it :)

[banjoboyjohn]

it may be vsti plugin. if it is you will have to aquire a vsti compatable host.

[a7x5631]

Download Reaper and read some tutorials about how to open it...It's really not that hard.

[MikeyVPT]

Agreed. And it triggers very well with an electronic drum set.

I've got an RET Percussion drum set and it works amazingly. I have videos on my channel!

-mikey

[stilljey23]

im currently using Protools 7.4 Mpowered in PC, when i installed ezdrummer, Protools couldnt find EZdrummer....any help