Toontrack EZBass // Create a complete track in less than 10 minutes?

In this video I wanted to see if it was possible, using all the EZ products (EzBass, EzDrummer and EzKeys) to create a complete track which I could jam to, in less than 10 minutes. Is it possible? Find out...
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[@ricardoayala2023]

Best explanation on how to do a track with these "instruments"...thanks a lot.

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Thank you Ricardo for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it! All the best, Neil

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

I think that for people who don't own a bass, this is a great option. I did my first two albums with keyboard bass and it definitely did not sound as good as this. But then I did buy a real bass and I got hooked on the real thing. Still, this is a great option.

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Hi there, thanks for watching. I totally agree, also if you have a bass (or guitar) the audio conversion part is very cool and you can fine tune the tone and performance of your parts in EZ Bass. I will be doing a video on this in a day or two. Stay safe!

[@MichaelHattem]

The audio to midi function may be useful for people who are playing their own cheap bass on their recordings and not getting a sufficiently good tone.

[@emmaleon79]

Great video! Thnx!

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

No worries, hope it was useful! All the best, Neil

[@robmlisanti]

HEY Neil! I just purchased EZ Keys looking forward to watching your videos

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Welcome aboard! Hope you like them!

[@robmlisanti]

@@NeilSpencerBruce I do plus just got the new EZ Bass Expansion!

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

@@robmlisanti Great stuff! I have just seen that, I think it might be on the shopping list! All the best, Neil

[@jwalker99us]

Hi Bruce, Great creative use of the 3 products. Any chance you can post your Logic project file so we can jam and experiment w it. Thanks

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Hey! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy the video. I don't have the Logic file unfortunately, I tend to delete them after I do the demo, is there anything I can help you with and I would be able to do a new file. all the best, Neil

[@SjaakShirly6559]

I am very happy with my EZbass. I think the interface is a little more complicated compared with EZdrummer2 and EZkeys. It has a lot of options. Thanks for this video.I see you have some MIDI packs for EZdrummer2. Are they good? I also noticed you throw in different MIDI files (from keys and drums???) at the same time. Am I correct?

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Hi Sjaak, thanks for watching. Yes the interface has many more options than the other EZ products, maybe they will be coming to those also in the future. I do like some of the drummer packs, they are a good jumping point to start a track with. It depends on what style you like to do really as they do vary a little in how good they are. Yes you can use both in EzBass, it is a great feature. Not at the same time, but you can use in the same instance. Hope that helps, Neil

[@SjaakShirly6559]

Spencer Bruce yes, it certainly did. Thanks for replying. I loved your video.

[@krimsonlediable]

Nice video. Just out interest, which mac are you using? Thanks

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Hi there Krimson, thanks for watching and your kind words. I am using a Mac Mini 2018 at the moment. Thanks, Neil

[@JustinasWorld]

So one you toggle how you want the bass to sound in the plugin, how do you add it to the actual track line?

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

That is correct. or use any VST you like. YOu can add lines from the libary of midi parts, or create your own audio lines and EX Bass converts them to midi.

[@MrPinkStrat]

Kinda Steely Dan

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Thanks!

[@manchizproducer8738]

Starts at 8:46

[@junioralves2158]

Hello, I really need some help. When I create a groove on Ezbass and drag it to the track, it's not what I created, but another groove. I've tried everything. I can restart the PC and start from scratch, but when I open the DAW and create a groove, ballast for the track, it is something that does not correspond to what I did. ------------Thanks.

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Hi Junior, thanks for watching. Where are you dragging the midi from?

[@junioralves2158]

@@NeilSpencerBruce on the reaper, i create a track VST.

[@jriccardi01]

Utterly frustrating to use. Nothing like EZ Keys or Drummer.Doesn’t need to be this complicated.

[@sopasopasson5563]

Who makes the drums first writing a song ??? Maybe Zappa did...but I , and most of us I guess, begin with a song written on guitar and piano wich we wish to put instruments to. Can someone pla show the process, and not with a 4/4 standard blues or a repetetive metal part...

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Many artists start with a groove out rhythm part. Usually happens at writing sessions with a band. Peter Gabriel famously starts with a groove idea. There are many ways to write songs. It depends on style and personal preference. I also like to start with a drum track to jam ideas to This video is showing how easy it is to construct a song using EZ bass. What process do you want shown? Song writing it different time signatures or how to use ez bass with different time sigs?

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

@@gracepierce1024 So many bands (including DT) as you stay will start with drums, even if it is just to get a groove going, electronic musicians will at the very least have some click or hit hat pattern. Good to see a fellow DT fan! What’s your favourite album?

[@menestro534]

In 10 minuti però ci vuole un quarto d’ora per spiegarlo 🤣

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

You have to have some explanation. I am a lecturer, I always explain what I am doing. Otherwise, you then get the opposite comment, why didn't you explain what you were doing. In KZbin world, you can not win.

[@menestro534]

@@NeilSpencerBruce do not get angry. it's just a joke. 😉

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

@@menestro534 no worries no anger :) just explaining. Hope you are well, stay safe!

[@Stanthemanmusic9]

I won't be subscribing. Turned off at 3:45.

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

Any reason why 3.45? No worries enjoy!

[@Stanthemanmusic9]

@@NeilSpencerBruce Too much talking too much tailoring the sounds you like. I have issues with the grid editor. I need to learn how to use special features better. I can't always enable the hammer-ons. Last night I did it and had no idea how. Don't get me wrong I have recorded one song and used one of their grooves and changes the chords to fit my progression and it sounds good, So I am not totally hopeless, However when I get into that groove editor I can't do anything right. None of the videos, walkthrough each feature. Not toontrack not youtube, The FB forum people are a little frustrated. Toontraks video indicates you can do this and that but they don't explain how. I even tried doing everything the guy does on the video but he doesn't show everything he does and if he did, it would help people. make a video for the guy starting out that has no clue and don't talk about what sounds you like just how to do certain things

[@Stanthemanmusic9]

@@NeilSpencerBruce Thanks for asking.

[@nigeljannarceda7788]

I agree with Joseph. Half way through the 14 minute video you're still setting up defeating the purpose of people wanting to watch about the ezbass. It's understandable you want the video to be above the 10 minute mark but this isn't the best way to do it. But maybe putting a time stamp for skipping the setting up to the actual ezbass part would definitely be great. Either way it's a good informative video.

[@NeilSpencerBruce]

@@Stanthemanmusic9 Thanks for taking the time to reply. Talking...it is what I do, I am a lecturer and probably old school now. I like to context which I know is not cool in this day any age, but I have been doing it too long to change. I will look into doing a video on the grid editor (and hammer ons) as soon as I can (Minimal talking ;) ALl the best, Neil