Writing a complete METAL SONG using TOONTRACK software

[@DaveZnoise]

Nice Metal screams! Love the tempo of your dialog in the vids.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you X 2, Dave. Especially the tempo comment, it's a great compliment.

[@ShiningHourPop]

Congratulations on your video series with Toontrack. Well deserved. Although metal isn’t my thing, the principles are the same for any genre and your videos are always worth watching.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Shining... Gosh, I wish I said that at the beginning of my video!!!

[@PlectrumShorts]

I'm going to comment again AFTER I watch this video, but I must say I could NOT be more excited to see this series. Having said that, the bigger news is that the BEST Toontrack content creator on KZbin is working with Toontrack! It is well-deserved, Shawn. This is gonna be good.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Scott!

[@dp_recording8718]

Congrats on the toontrack opportunity! I love how you provide a variety of ways to work in the software. Keep up the great work

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, DP!

[@PlagueRat-]

Thanks!

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you so much, Jason! It was really nice of you to support my endeavors! Cheers!

[@danbag0815]

Oooh yeah ! A guide like this is just what I need right now. And it's a total right and logical choice from Toontrack to collaborate with you. It has to be like this ! You got the best ez drummer channel on KZbin 😅

[@magusking9215]

Second that

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Danbag!

[@PlectrumShorts]

Fantastic lesson, Shawn. I love the quick workflow using beats to drive the riffs. And the riff around 11:30 would even put this old man in the pit!! Now, on to the long wait for next week's installment. But having said that, I have some new knowledge to try out and see if I can match your riffs.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Scott!! Are you writing metal over there? You should link me if so.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thanks for the membership!!!!!!!

[@PlectrumShorts]

@@ShootieSchool I’m never certain which side of my playing will take over at any moment. Haha. But I’m 100% inspired by what you were just doing, so yeah, it’ll be heavy. And I’ll definitely link you!

[@ShootieSchool]

@@PlectrumShorts Great to hear! Go get it!

[@robsimmo]

Some nice chops man, I have just started my song writing journey, and just discovered your channel, it is helping me no end, thank you shawn.

[@ShootieSchool]

That's great to hear, Robert! Enjoy the journey.

[@Merkhhhhh]

I’ve Had EZD3 for like a year now and this video just gave me a fresh approach. Subscribed, thanks dude.

[@ShootieSchool]

Awesome, great to hear!

[@TaliosLintry]

Can't wait!!

[@ShootieSchool]

[@ShootieSchool]

Episode 2 is out now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnW7fmp6qLx5eas If you're on Facebook, here's a bonus metal themed EZD3 video from me facebook.com/groups/shootiesspeakeasy/posts/2278387722313504/

[@TimE_5150]

Great stuff Shawn, I am looking forward to the rest of the video series and I am a Keyboardist! Rock On.

[@ShootieSchool]

Great to hear, Tim. Thank you!

[@EZRockman]

Shootie, this is so good man! The videos I like best are ones with content that inspires me to play and record my music and learn my software, not videos that just lead me to watch more videos. There has to be a balance and your videos tend to help me find it. Thanks brother.

[@ShootieSchool]

Rocky, you've been so good to me the past year. I will PM you. Thank you!

[@boogybass]

Thanks

[@ShootieSchool]

Ron, thanks so much!! You're the best!

[@boogybass]

@@ShootieSchool I might add some more still.

[@ShootieSchool]

@@boogybass I'm here all month ;) Thanks again, Ron!

[@NickFurno]

Really great introduction to this app. I haven't used it before but will definitely check it out! Thanks!

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Nick!

[@SeanWyseman]

You've clearly got the best tutorials. I'm no fan of Metal but I'm definitely a fan of your video based coaching.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thanks again, Sean! And I appreciate you coming over here to comment.! It's a big help!

[@razhua]

dude! I'm glad you are now sponsored and I hope it continues. thanks for doing this for us. you make me want to buy other toontrack products, like ez bass and easy mix

[@ShootieSchool]

Eduardo!! Episode 3 in this series I will wrestle EZbass to the ground. Check that one out. Thank you for commenting!

[@FrequencyAlchemy]

You always inspire me! Thanks for sharing your time!!

[@ShootieSchool]

Great to hear, Bryan. Thanks for saying!

[@michaelorourke5848]

Always learn something new from your content, Thank you for your videos !

[@ShootieSchool]

You got it, Michael!

[@dangerdaveball]

Shawn is the best around. Get on this right now! Don’t ask just do it!!!

[@ShootieSchool]

Dave, thank you so much!

[@JD-vj4go]

This is awesome. Thank you. I have ez drummer and ez mix and reaper but have already learned a few things.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you and great to hear, JD!

[@spyderyates4587]

Awesome job shootie. And very timely as I just purchase ezmix2. You turned me on to toontrack products. It's all I use now. Because... it's easy. Ez keys,drums, bass and now mix.

[@ShootieSchool]

Spyder! Great to hear, I hope the purchase is working out for you.

[@ThompaThelin]

Excelent dude !! looking forward to this ;) !! thx.

[@ShootieSchool]

You're the best, Thompa!

[@SinnedKnight]

Love the video! Can't wait to see the next one.

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Anthony!

[@lyhtemlashlo3412]

Defo staying here for more

[@ShootieSchool]

Awesome

[@mistraxis3962]

Brilliant video. Very good explanation and very informative. Way to go Shootie. Keep these videos coming!!

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Mistr!!!

[@41Fingers]

Excellent Toontrack Tutorials!

[@ShootieSchool]

41, thank you. You are doing some Scaler tutorials. I will have to check them out. If you wish, link me to one for beginners. I appreciate you commenting, I'm pretty sure this is not your first time on my vids.

[@davidoswald2155]

Hell Yeah Metal Month is here 🤘 and congrats Shootie on being shared by Toontrack that's bad ass

[@davidoswald2155]

BTW I enjoy EZ Bass but if you have any info on getting it to down tune the bass that would be extremely helpful or put in a word at Toontrack that a feature like that would be a huge game changer 👍

[@ShootieSchool]

Most metal/rock EBXs can drop A as you can see in the grid editor . The Metal EBX can go down to D# natively. You program the lowest note on the grid editor, and use the tuning and drop the semitones down. That’s the best I have for you and the only EBX that can go that low.

[@davidoswald2155]

@@ShootieSchool thanks for sharing 👍 much appreciated.

[@billhinsperger8120]

Dude your the best I’m a newbie and you have shown me the way I would be lost without your vids❤️❤️❤️

[@ShootieSchool]

Great to hear!!

[@billhinsperger8120]

@@ShootieSchool eh man can u refer me to one if your videos that shows me how to sync my easy drummer 3 to reaper? Like the host sharing so I can audition drums in daw, I’ve seen a few of yours showing you in their but not the process to sync the host

[@billhinsperger8120]

It’s ok think I found it lol

[@GeneoVanEngers]

Sick videos dude. very insightful and helpful

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you for saying!

[@jajsound]

Congrats on the Toontrack Hook up/Edorsement/Sponsor or Whatever Ya Call It. Well Deserved....

[@ShootieSchool]

Thanks so much, J!!

[@Superduperond]

Great video as usual 👍

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Marcus!

[@razhua]

Dude! excellent attention to details. a beginner like me can follow. i'm making my first song with toontrack products following your vids. Thanks again.

[@ShootieSchool]

You're the best Eduardo. Thank you for commenting!

[@vincentrichardson3734]

I have that same guitar km7 artist ...a beast of tone ...great vids brother..

[@ShootieSchool]

Awesome! Thank you for saying, Vincent.

[@jean-marcsuter1715]

Yep no brainer! just perfect, only wished you published all videos at once.

[@ShootieSchool]

jean-marc, great to see your comment. Welcome back!

[@michaelpal7641]

So damn perfect-the timing of this video series!! You have no idea. Much thanks!!

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Michael.... and thank you SO MUCH for the membership!

[@musicfirst789]

The Master of Metal has spoken! Stellar teaching !

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Paul!

[@midkiffjd]

Amazing tutorials on Toontrack products, awesome tips 👏

[@ShootieSchool]

Jack!!

[@itz_vortex7341]

exellent teacher! Learned so much man u made it so simple

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you for saying!

[@deathnsd6953]

great vid! Im using a usb 3 foot switch that I use to up/down so I don't have to take my hands off the guitar lol...I feel more flow that way..

[@ShootieSchool]

I'm sure! Hopefully EZM3 will have midi learn.

[@pwnopoly]

Just picked up EZD3 and love it. Thanks for the vids, very helpful! Curious about the guitar tuning, you in standard?

[@ShootieSchool]

Thanks! Yes. B-Standard 7 String.

[@crash921]

So sick!

[@ShootieSchool]

[@magusking9215]

It's good to see somebody else's workflow. Especially as a rather disorganized guy myself... Well as long as my old 2015 MacBook Pro doesn't die on me with all the RAM heavy plugins I should be fine

[@ShootieSchool]

*prays for Magus King's computer

[@HS-wo1zj]

Awesome man, this is great. Thanks for the tips

[@ShootieSchool]

You got it, thank you for saying!

[@nadermedhat3647]

Great video! Thanks for that. I have a question, I'm a Logic Pro user and I'm a bit confused with what drum plugin should i purchase as they're not cheap! Option 1 is buying EZdrummer 3 and use the great Bandmate feature, hence not using the Logic Drummer. Option 2 is buying Superior Drummer 3 (Area 33 recently released as I learnt), and use the AI built-in Logic Drummer to create my drum beats and fills etc... then copy it or run the created track through Superior Drummer 3 since it has more realistic sounds than EZdrummer 3. So my comparison is basically whether Bandmate feature on ezdrummer 3 is better or not than logic drummer AI based drum beats and fills generation. other comparison is whether or not superior drummer 3 has better and more realistic/human touch sound than ezdrummer. Please advise the better combination of those. Thank you!!

[@ShootieSchool]

Logic Drummer is a great program. In my opinion, Bandmate will not replace logic drummer (or vise-versa). It's two totally different workflows. Bandmate will not give you Fills, fyi. Though Bandmate's abilities will expand as updates come out I assume. I would not judge SD3 vs EZD3 based on human feel/touch. If you're an advanced audio mixer, you may prefer SD3 for it's more raw tones. Otherwise, EZD3 tones are more processed out of the gate. Learn more about Bandmate here if you wish: bit.ly/3D6x0iO

[@nadermedhat3647]

@@ShootieSchool Thank you so much for your reply! Given the EZD3 having more processed tones compared to SD3 as you mentioned, and that I’m not an advanced audio mixer engineer to mix raw tones from scratch, I could make use of the EZD3 tones and kits, however I’d still use Logic Drummer for creating the drum tracks and its fills etc then convert it to midi and have the processed ezd3 tones outcome. Does that makes sense? :)

[@ShootieSchool]

@@nadermedhat3647 Makes perfect sense and I know a few people that do that happily. As you get use to EZD3 and it's composing tools you'll eventually have a hybrid workflow. Come back and visit my channel if you make the purchase. Enjoy!

[@nadermedhat3647]

@@ShootieSchool Thank you 🤘🏼

[@djo0164]

Hi, love your videos! What's that guitar you are using?

[@ShootieSchool]

Thanks! Schecter KM-7 MKIII

[@myguitardiary666]

Great video, you explain stuff really well :)

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you for saying!

[@woodlandercoppice9986]

Hi Shootie, thank you for your great videos, they have been invaluable in working with Ez drummer 3 and Ez bass, your videos have really helped me to re mix all my bass and drums and have fun with Ez mix with confidence and helped to get my head around the software. Now.......my question is, what would you do, as a guide, to master tracks, what effects would you use in EZ mix to create an industry standard master...or...as close as????

[@ShootieSchool]

The two mastering EZmix packs have a couple presets I use regularly. And I use a few of the Vocal ones as well. It's really a subjective issue since we're all producing different sounding music. I also use the Waves L2 on my master fader often, which is pretty affordable.

[@woodlandercoppice9986]

@@ShootieSchool Hi Shootie, may I ask what presets you use??? . I have not heard of Wave L2, I will check it out. You are absolutely right, mastering is subjective and its personal , but as a guide to play with, would be useful to know what presets you use....Thanks Shootie

[@ShootieSchool]

@@woodlandercoppice9986 From memory, look for Widener, the few that actually say Mastering, and 60's. Those are quick go-to presets for me. But I'll certainly audition more. Do trust your ears. One thing is these presets always add a lot of volume. Unless you Volume Match, sometime it's difficult to hear what they're really doing. Turning down the Input knob in EZM can help volume match so when you hit Bypass, you can better hear what the plugin is doing.

[@woodlandercoppice9986]

@@ShootieSchool Thank you Shootie... rock hard, rock heavy, ROCK AAAAANNNIIIMMMAAALLL !!!!!

[@ShootieSchool]

@@woodlandercoppice9986 lol! You got it!

[@jamesrushton2333]

Will this be one per week during November ?

[@ShootieSchool]

That is the plan, James.

[@vejichan]

Hey Shootie, could you share this reaper template? i have all the plugins in this video

[@jeffhuber4244]

hey shawn! it's Jeff It's been awhile... not sure you probably even remember me I was at MI 2002-2003... I was leah's roomate... anyway I just picked up ezdrummer 3 I was using ezdrummer 2 years ago and Im glad I found your vidz this shit is super helpful! I haven't used in awhile and completly forgot what to do plus the new interface of version 3 is different... Just sayin hi and thanx for making these...

[@ShootieSchool]

Dude!! You are a drummer right? What’s up?! And thanks for commenting! Yeah, it’s been a bit!

[@ruddmedia]

dude you are awesome! thanks!

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Rob!

[@iancruickshank9287]

When you "favorite" a groove or drag it over to the user midi section do these favorites get stored in the current project only? I'm wondering what happens after you favorite something if it shows up as a favorite when you start a new project.

[@ShootieSchool]

Both methods are forever, not per project. I kind of like this and also don't. I wish the favorite system was per project. If you don't like this, try the Boneyard Method instead presented in this two video series... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqmWnqSQep6nsMU

[@iancruickshank9287]

@@ShootieSchool thanks brother, I wish it was per project as well. I see in Reaper there is an option to reset to factory default but I'm assuming that'll wipe the whole plugin clean which doesn't help if you want to jump back and forth between projects. I'll check out the other video you linked. Thanks again.

[@ShootieSchool]

@@iancruickshank9287 My pleasure. I can't advise on the Reaper option.

[@benjiplaizier2935]

Yeah boi 🤘🤘🤘 toontrack finally worked out what's good lol

[@ShootieSchool]

Benji

[@theproducermicro]

Toontrack is metal AF

[@razhua]

can you do it with out a DAW?

[@ShootieSchool]

Eduardo, aren't you on FL? These programs can work in Standalone, but why do you ask?

[@razhua]

@@ShootieSchool always looking for shortcuts lol

[@Kali-dw5cq]

What I miss is a program similar to ezdrunmer but for guitars

[@ShootieSchool]

A lot of people are looking for that.

[@jaymzhat5610]

He

[@ShootieSchool]

Record DI with EZmix on the track. Change the tone at anytime before or after.

[@JoelDubay]

How do you block content like this from showing up in your feed?

[@ShootieSchool]

When you see one of my videos in your feed, there's a small dropdown menu, select Don't recommend content.

[@journeytree]

I've tried using ez mix for two years and I still do not have a clue what I am doing when it comes to mixes.

[@ShootieSchool]

I do a 4 minutes demo mixing with EZmix2 in the episode coming out this Tuesday. That may inspire you a little. Do subscribe for the notification of it's release if you wish.

[@Bigjuergo]

there should be 2 metal months and 1 r&b month every 3 months a year!

[@ShootieSchool]

HA! yeah./ Metal month is constant. But they do other genres spontaneously for a month,. So do keep your ears open.

[@Belgium046]

Merci !

[@ShootieSchool]

JFK!!! Thank you so much! You made my day!

[@Belgium046]

@@ShootieSchool , and you made mine . very inspiring video , can't wait for what's to follow !

[@Dyerdrummer]

Main riff reminds me of Orion 😁🤘🏽

[@ShootieSchool]

Not an accident!

[@alainpatry]

1:48 They need to add this "down arrow for next preset" feature in their drummer software! Sitting behind the eDrums and having to navigate with a mouse to click their tiny arrow button is so not user-friendly! BONUS: let us MIDI Learn and assign that to a pad hit or something!

[@ShootieSchool]

In the Settings>Edrums menu. There is a Program Change Toggle Switch. In EZD2 i could use my Roland presets button to change presets in EZD2. Haven't figured this out yet in EZD3, but it seems it is ready to accept program change information. Hopefully it's no only from DAW, but from hardware as well.

[@XenoTravis]

Why can't ezdrummer just go to a DAW track and not have to use the programs drum editor

[@ShootieSchool]

It can in every daw I use. It’s a plug in. Load it onto a track in your DAW as a plugin.

[@jfloyd2919]

Kick Ass my bro 🤘

[@ShootieSchool]

Floyd \m/

[@jfloyd2919]

@@ShootieSchool good material bro ✊

[@JaredSwaney]

I like your videos voice 😂

[@ShootieSchool]

I'll take it, thank you!

[@bluzedogg]

as per usual, excellent my dude. that shirt is kind of sissy tho. ha! of course it's kind of sissy for me to say 'as per usual.' i've never said that before.

[@ShootieSchool]

HA!!! Thank you, Bluze... as per usual

[@bobbyincidemetal]

I love this!!!!

[@ShootieSchool]

Thank you, Bobby!

[@boogybass]

Thanks

[@ShootieSchool]

Your support has been fantastic, Ron! Thank you!!!