Hip-Hop EZkeys MiDi MAC

P2P | 30.12.2019 | 3.12 MB

BEAT IDEAS.

Three decades worth of hip-hop hooks for you to hone, mold and shape into your own music. Regardless of whether it’s new school, boom bap or trap – strip any hip-hop track of the vocal and you’ll notice that what often plays a central role is a keyboard part. Sampled or not, a basic chord structure with a repetitive and melodic hook is undeniably one of the most significant traits of a hip-hop beat. The Hip-Hop EZkeys MIDI pack chronicles three milestone eras of the genre: the ‘90s, the 2000s and the present. Combined, this gives you three decades worth of hip-hop hooks to hone, mold and shape into your own music. From slick, jazzy and low-key variations to edgy, aggressive and menacing – this collection is a virtual encyclopedia of ideas. Just add some drums and you’ve got beat.

New Wave EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 31.12.2019 | 3.29 MB

A NEW WAVE OF IDEAS.

Piano and keyboard variations inspired by the new wave of synth-driven pop predominant in the ’80s. While stemming from the post-punk era of the late ‘70s but eventually becoming more and more synonymous with the budding synth-pop scene of the early ’80s, the catch-all use of the term “new wave” has been subject to debate and stylistic confusion. However, monumental success of acts like Alphaville, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and a host of others in many ways claimed the genre, making their synth-driven pop the predominant soundtrack in the ’80s and well into the ‘90s.  Inspired by the greats of the era, this collection of EZkeys MIDI picks up on the edge, the attitude and the over-the-top approach to songwriting and melody often attributed to the genre. This is the perfect collection of EZkeys MIDI for anyone looking to write ‘80s-inspired pop songs that have a different melodic flair. Ideal for use with EZkeys String Machine, EZkeys Mellotoon, EZkeys Electric Grand – or any timeless acoustic piano, for that matter. Start experimenting!

Shuffles EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 30.12.2019 | 3.28 MB

STRAIGHT UP SHUFFLE.

A broad palette of piano and keyboard playing styles – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel. The shuffled groove has been immortalized in numerous timeless songs over the years. In more modern contexts, though, it’s become somewhat synonymous with genres like AOR and fusion, but it can be found in practically any style of music – from traditional blues to contemporary pop. This is where the Shuffles EZkeys MIDI pack takes off. Rather than pinpointing a specific genre, it focuses entirely on the groove. Expect the sophistication of AOR, the twang and finesse of fusion and all the funk-infused soul, rock and pop you’ll need – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel. If you’re looking for a broad palette of inspiration that transcends any narrow definition of style, this collection is for you. Start writing!

Country Pop EZkeys MiDi MAC

P2P | 31.12.2019 | 3.27 MB

COUNTRY SONGS THAT POP.

A contemporary fusion of country and pop playing styles for piano.

Already back in the 1970s, artists started deviating from the traditional country mold by incorporating obvious elements of pop music, both in terms of songwriting, instrumentation and production. It proved hugely successful in reaching new audiences outside the core demographic. Still to this day, chart-topping stars like Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and many others keep pushing the boundaries of what country is and can be.  This collection of EZkeys MIDI comes with a broad selection of playing styles inspired by contemporary country pop where the piano plays a leading role. Expect timeless country elements fused with catchy pop phrasing, epic hooks and big melodies. This is the perfect collection of EZkeys MIDI for writers of modern rock or pop looking to infuse some commercial country flair in their next batch of songs. Start writing!

Singer-Songwriter EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 31.12.2019 | 3.25 MB

INSTANT INSPIRATION.

Piano playing variations inspired by some of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the past few decades. For decades now, the piano has been a natural vehicle to help songwriters voice their craft. There’s just something about its expressive range that speaks on a fundamental level – it’s the perfect instrument to set a scene. In the right context, a lone piano piece can say a thousand words. Add your voice to it, and you can move mountains. This collection of EZkeys MIDI picks up on a vast inspiration source of piano-based singer-songwriter material to give you a broad palette of cross-genre ideas to craft your own songs from. In essence, that’s what the singer-songwriter genre is all about – finding your own voice and carving out a niche that’s uniquely you. And even though you might not be a piano player, the tools in EZkeys will help you slice, dice, rearrange, tweak and ultimately make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the song you’re producing is yours alone and no one else’s.  This is the perfect collection for anyone looking to write fundamental, sophisticated and smart pop and rock songs that can stand the test of time. Start writing!

UK Pop EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 03.01.2020 | 3.16 MB

LONDON CALLING.

EZkeys MIDI inspired by modern British pop. Adele, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, James Bay, Ellie Goulding – the modern British pop wonder is more than a fact, it’s a force in motion, unstoppably charging through the worldwide charts. Inspired by this wealth of music, the UK Pop EZkeys MIDI pack dives headfirst into the treasure chest of British pop to come up with new ideas that you can use to craft your tracks from. Expect classy, timeless pop with a modern twist and, of course, that unmistakable UK pop feel.

World Music EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 07.01.2020 | 6.11 MB

THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.

Tonal scenes from all corners of the world.

Just like every country and part of the world has its own language, art and expression, it also has its own musical identity. However, while we may struggle to understand words and diction, music knows no boundaries. It has the power to bridge any cultural heritage, age or gender and literally travel any distance. That’s the true beauty of music. It’s in the human fabric of us all and one of the few forms of unbridled expression we collectively can relate to. With that as a starting point, the World Music EZkeys MIDI pack looks to all corners of the world. Expect the dramatic Arabic and Byzantine characteristics of the Middle East, the wistful melancholy of the Nordics as well as the enchanting harmonies of India, Balkan, Japan, Russia and West Africa. This collection of EZkeys MIDI is perfect as a foundational palette for any writer of commercial scores, for curious songwriters looking to venture outside of their tonal comfort zones and for anyone wanting to add a new flavor of harmony to their compositions. With this pack, you literally have the world at your fingertips. Welcome to one of the most musically diverse collections of EZkeys MIDI yet.

Latin EZkeys MiDi MAC

P2P | 13.01.2020 | 3.18 MB

A TROPIC BREEZE.

From the beaches of Copacabana and the carnivals of Rio to the music clubs of Havana – and now right in front of you, wherever you may be: classic Latin American piano. “A hot summer in the tropics, white sand, coconut trees swaying in the gentle breeze. It’s almost as if the wind itself calls you to dance”. The words come straight from noted Brazilian latin musician Thiago Pinheiro and perfectly describe his mindset when compiling this library of MIDI for EZkeys. “My focus was to cover some of the most energetic styles from Brazil and Cuba – anything from a sophisticated samba to an unforgettable cha-cha-chá, a traditional Brazilian maracatu or ijexá all the way up to the power of rumba and merengue”, he says. From the beaches of Copacabana and the carnivals of Rio to the music clubs of Havana – and now right in front of you, wherever you may be. Classic Latin American piano, all flawlessly performed and broken down into the songwriting-friendly EZkeys format, ready for you to mold and shape into your own songs. Start creating – it’s EZ.

Jazz Ballads EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 17.01.2020 | 5.85 MB

SMART, SOPHISTICATED, LAID BACK.

A wide selection of playing styles for all the creative facets of jazz ballads through the ages. Smart, sophisticated, laid back. At the same time daring, frail and unpredictable. There is no music like a jazz ballad, where the space in between each chord is just as anticipating as what comes next. Where every syncopation or passage may venture off into a completely different harmonic landscape than you had imagined. Because that’s the art of jazz; to allow your mind and ear pave the way rather than convention. And today, there is no better platform to nurture your creative freedom than EZkeys. Jazz Ballads EZkeys MIDI comes with a wide selection of playing styles for all the creative facets of jazz ballads through the ages. From the traditional melodic sophistication of the “Jazz Age” in the early 1900s to the cool and saturated harmonics of the post-war times, leading up to the free spirit of avant-garde and all the way to the many faces of more modern-day jazz.