I like and still use EZD. If it wasn't for the long conversion time when I put it in a 96k project, I would probably still use it exclusively. But when switching between 96k projects, a d EZD has to reload each time is a major PITA.

So if EZD2 solves this problem, with all my present EXP's, I'll get it. If not I'll keep using SD3 and BFD Eco.

"For Songwriters"
 
That's not a bad thing but notice it's not "For Engineers".

Grem
I like and still use EZD. If it wasn't for the long conversion time when I put it in a 96k project, I would probably still use it exclusively. But when switching between 96k projects, a d EZD has to reload each time is a major PITA.

So if EZD2 solves this problem, with all my present EXP's, I'll get it. If not I'll keep using SD3 and BFD Eco.

Yeah, I can understand why waiting for a sample rate conversion would be a pain.  But I don't think that the vision for the EZdrummer product was targeted at people using 96k sample rates.  Your kind of pushing it out of it's comfort zone.
 
EZdrummer has always been about songwriters first and helping him/her get an idea working.  Then you turn the midi performance into a big time production using Superior Drummer or even by changing the midi format within EZplayer Pro to a competing drum sampler format.

I love EZ. In fact, this is the first third party product announcement that's really got me excited in a long, long time.
 
 
I do have and use Superior, and it is indeed awesome, but it also has features I never use - I prefer to avoid mixer redundancy, so I don't care for the included effects and presets. OTOH, things like offline bounce individual channels directly from within SD can be very handy. 
 
For songwriting, I still use EZ. And it often ends up being the only thing I use. If the new EZ Drummer fills a bit of the existing gap between EZ and Superior, it may very well be all I need.

I doubt I'll upgrade just because I'm so content with EZ/SD2/Eco, but I don't think they're going to struggle to find buyers. In terms of the blend of ease of use, included midi, included sounds and expandability, EZ is tough product to beat.

Unless it's something truly mind-blowing, I'll wait for the sales if the upgrade prices are correct. Can't remember the last time I used EZD. I only installed it on my recent OS upgrade in case of older projects that I might re-visit at some point.

paulo
I bet mod bod was that guy at school that was always saying....... I know a really cool secret, but I'm not telling you......
 

LOL.  No, I was the guy who had no clue what was going on.

Yes. Loading the old EZX libraries is a must. I believe I read that it will... in one of the adds. My long term plan does include adding Superior drums at some point, but if EZ2 does what I need, better than what I'm doing now, it will be worth consideration. Mod Bod says it's great, so I bet it will be.

I LOVE EZdrummer and I'm all in on EZdrummer 2!  Can't wait!!

I wonder if if there are new AI type features like Jamsticks?
 
I use my EZX a lot in Superior but don't fire up EZ Drummer much these days, so its got to bring something significant to the party if i am going to upgrade.
 
Built in effects don't sell for me as I have some pretty decent effects to run in Sonar's mixer.

Glyn Barnes
I wonder if if there are new AI type features like Jamsticks?
 
I use my EZX a lot in Superior but don't fire up EZ Drummer much these days, so its got to bring something significant to the party if i am going to upgrade.
 
Built in effects don't sell for me as I have some pretty decent effects to run in Sonar's mixer.

No AI in a Jamstix like implementation but it has a bit of smarts in certain aspects.
If you are using Superior for reasons of sound and tweakability you will likely want to stay there.  However, you may (as I do) like the new EZD2 because it helps you get there easier.
 
With that picture published, it's obvious that there is a blend of EZkeys features integrated in EZD2.  Let your imagination take that out a few steps. 
 

clintmartin
http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=7
Hmmm. I wonder how much it will be to upgrade?

According to the press release, $99.
 

It says your EZX packs will work in the new version. I suppose they will do an update of them all.

Q. With the introduction of EZdrummer 2, will we have to uninstall/remove EZdrummer and all the EZX libraries?

A. no.

Q. Or is this a completely new version with a completely different drum library that will coexist alongside EZdrummer (V1)?

A. it ships with its own sound library and will replace EZdrummer 1 in your projects (so you get the new upgraded version when you open them next). Pop/Rock will of course remain available.

Q. Is EZdrummer 2 going to be compatible with older EZdrummer sessions?

A. yes.

Q. Lastly, is EZdrummer 2 going to be compatible with the current line of EZX's, S2, the SDX's, Solo & EZplayer pro? Or are all of these getting updates to version 2 as well?

A. certain aspects require updates, in various respect depending on the product mentioned in your list. That will be done gradually but most will be available on release (of EZdrummer 2).

... feel free to post follow up questions, but be aware that we are planning to post a FAQ in the course of the day, or tomorrow latest, so you may be better off waiting for this to be posted and probe further points after reading it.

They will be ok!