EZkeys 2 is more than a piece of software, it’s a songwriting tool and a creative hub for new ideas. Ready to write, play and create? Meet your new piano player today.
MAJESTIC. TIMELESS. EPIC. A breathtaking rendition of a true classic – the pipe organ. EZkeys is more than a piano or keyboard instrument – it’s a powerful songwriting tool. It comes packed with intuitive functionality that will make it a breeze adding creative layers of music to your songs or writing custom pieces from scratch. Welcome to the next step in creative music software: EZkeys. The EZkeys software includes an extensive and pro-played MIDI library, compatible with any EZkeys sound library. The MIDI covers all major styles from pop, rock and gospel to country and jazz. This coupled with EZkeys’ revolutionary SMART TRANSPOSE functionality, writing songs has never been easier. Drag and drop MIDI, add color and transpose included or you own imported MIDI on the fly – the sky is the limit!
This expansion for EZkeys 2 features a carefully captured felt-damped upright piano, ideal for anything from mellow singer-songwriter and folk to acoustic pop and rock. If you’re looking for the ultimate instrument for earthy, round and warm tones, this is it. The piano in this EKX was recorded using a classic technique where an extra layer of felt is applied directly to the strings that the hammers strike, giving the tone of the instrument a much quieter attack and an overall more warm and intimate resonance. To add, the room in which it was captured is moderately small, adding to its almost visceral timbre. To capture every tonal aspect possible, one mono as well as three different stereo pairs of carefully selected microphones were used in the recording. These microphone options were then all utilized in the broad collection of presets, showcasing anything from the subtle, nuanced and delicate to the more full-bodied and rich – still all with that gentle and almost velvety attack. In addition to the sounds, a basic MIDI library tailored specifically for the instrument is included, giving you a starting point of piano grooves to work from and be inspired by when exploring the sonic possibilities of the product. If your songs call for a piano with sounds as soft as silk, here you go.
Synth sounds inspired by the past but reimagined for today! Inspired by the shimmering haze of the timeless tones that propelled the synth-fueled revolution of the ’80s but reimagined with today’s technology, this EKX for EZkeys 2 presents a sonic retrospective with an all-new perspective. If you’re looking for sounds evidently rooted in nostalgic charm but with modern depth and clarity, this is the go-to expansion for EZkeys 2. The main underlying instrument in this EKX was inspired by one of the most iconic synths of the ’80s. From that, numerous patches were modeled to create the best possible range. To further shape each sound, additional sampled hardware synths and effects were then layered, blended and refined to create fresh, one-of-a-kind textures of warm and analog-inspired tones ideal for any type of modern pop production. In total, a staggering 80 presets are included, all of which are conveniently organized in four distinct categories: Keys, Lead & Bass, Plucks & Bells as well as Pads.
On top of the monotonously repeating beat of a techno track is the melodic magic; the staccato-like chords, the magnetic hooks and the layers of arpeggiated synths and basses. Inspired by the broadest possible definition of techno music, this collection of EZkeys MIDI has all that and then some. With its more than 30 different “songs” broken down in separate Chords, Melody and Arpeggio sections, you’ll have a broad and riveting collection of melodic textures covering anything from the light and slow to the buzzing, strobe-like and aggressively pulsating. As always, put to work inside the creative framework of EZkeys 2, you’ll be able to take any of these building blocks and morph, blend and fuse them to fit in any scenario, style or feel. If you’re raving about techno, this is the perfect springboard for your next songwriting session.
In the wake of the pioneering acts that took the melodic expression and harmonic language of classic folk music and applied it in a rock band setting, waves of new artists came out in the 1960s and on. Since then, the lines between folk, singer-songwriter, indie and Americana have kept blurring, but still – with its basic, to-the-point hooks and unmistakable harmonies – that ever-so distinct folk feel is still as apparent as it ever was. In this EZkeys MIDI pack, we’ve dug deep through the archives to come up with inspiration for a collection of material that doesn’t only cover the singer-songwriter- and Americana-related but also the Irish and the Celtic. Expect basic chord structures, big piano-driven hooks and backbeat-reliant rhythms – all fusing the melodic traits of folk with the power of rock. If you’re looking to write some rock songs with that apparent folk feel, this is an EZkeys MIDI pack for you.
This collection of EZkeys MIDI lives in the void between new-age, shoegaze, glitch pop, dream pop and the countless other overlapping subgenres where vast landscapes of sound leave oceans of space for soaring melodies, experimental effects and expansive sound design. If you’re looking for beautifully mesmerizing melodies, chord progressions and melodic tidbits, this collection of EZkeys MIDI provides an infinitely inspiring array of musical ideas. Paired with EZkeys 2 and the sounds of some of our EKXs, you’ll have the canvas, the tools and the colors you need to paint any sonic landscape you envision.
