I'm thinking the "update" to the midi libraries makes them more "searchable" for EZD2.
Mod did say an update to SD2 is on its way so that SD2 could use the new EZD2 kits.
I think that's what he said.
My guess is SD3? (or maybe the "player") will incorporate expanded search functions not unlike EZD2.
 
T

Sidroe
Will someone clarify, please! I use Superior. I do not have EZ at all and probably will not get EZ2. I do have a good number of the EZXs in my Superior library. I gather that the updated EZX audio librarys listed in my account are not going to benefit me to update. What about the updated midi librarys? Is there any point in installing those?

There have been normal updates to EZXs and midi libraries as a normal course of events over the past years.  I would think that any EZX update available for you to download would be OK for the Superior drummer users.  Worse case, I would think, is that you could lose some functionality until Superior Drummer 2 is updated.  That said, I don't think Toontrack would have anything available for download that is going to cause them extra expense in customer support.

jb101

Rain
Up and running - first thing, I can't seem to locate the option to select kits. I can select mixer presets which will load the appropriate kit, but I can't seem to find the menu which allows you to pick, say either the Vistalite or the 60's Ludwig...
 
The manual is of no help thus far - I certainly hope there's something I'm overseeing. I don't care for mixer presets, but some of the kits I own like The Classic offered 4 different kits, and I'd like to be able to easily pick say, the Yamaha or the Craviotto.

This hadn't occurred to me last night when I played with EZdrummer2 for the first time.  It would be a big deal for me, too.  When Mod Bod didn't answer this query I panicked that maybe it couldn't be done.
 
Then I remembered something I saw in one of the webinars.
 
Open the kit you want, click on the arrow on a drum, and choose the "Kit" drop down menu.  You can then load any of the default kits.
 
HTH
 
Love it so far.

For the sake of clarification to the forum members, please don't interpret my lack of response to a question as a yes or a no.  During the day, I'm tending my plastics empire and at night I sometimes have sessions.  So when I get a chance to log on, I scan the forum but I might miss someone's question from time to time.
 
I also reserve the right to not reply to a question if it's something that someone can get an answer easily from a video or program documentation.  I do that instead of posting RTFM.  If it's apparent that you can't find the answer through your efforts, I'll usually show some mercy and post. 

clintmartin
Still waiting on jrrshop. My first purchase with them is less than impressive...

They are pretty "Johnny on the Spot" Clint.  The delay is due to Toontrack 
Serial#'s having to be "manually" applied for.  You'll get it pretty quick...

yorolpal
OK. Finally loaded and installed and put through a few tests.  My first impression?
 
HOT DAMN!!!
 

I would agree!!

Just now got it installed and ALL the ToonTrack updates finished. Have only used it in stand alone but so far I am impressed and excited about spending some time with it.
 
At first, I wasn't even going to bother upgrading due to the other drum vsti's I have and use frequently but this is worth the price just for the song construction features alone. JRR did a Great job on the price and getting the license to me same day.

 
 


I called jrrshop and my order is now being sent to Toontrack for the serial numbers, or whatever they have to do. I should be one of the cool kids again before too long!

...but I got it for $75.59. I do like Sweetwater too. I've spent a load there.

Or just enter it in the PRV. Or just play it in.

I do have one question.... in that when I click on the menu tab in the upper right...then scroll down to "sound libraries"... all the options come up, but the "version number" is greyed out, like I'm supposed to be able to select the library from there too.  I see I can select the different libraries (kits) from the big orange tab just immediately to the left of the menu tab...    So... I guess it just is to show the version number of the library...that's its' purpose for being there?

I had the EZ1.dll in a folder I named EZ Drummer. I removed it and replaced it with the EZ2.dll and all seems fine now. Should I delete EZ drummer solo and the EZ1.dll? I moved both to my desktop until someone (Mod Bod) says it's ok to delete both.

On the mixer page, top right drop-down you can change panning to audience perspective.

I will say.... nothing lost, but my first instance of an existing project that had both Superior and EZD, after BOTH Toontrack items were all updated and the midi packs, etc..  I lost playback on ALL the other VSTi in that project.  I was able to just create another VSTi instrument track, copy the MIDI over and set the VSTi up like the one not playing.... and back to square one.  IF I would have had a pile of sessions like this, this might be trouble, but it was my first X3, experiment session, with a pile of stuff, but NOT a serious session.  I guess all my old projects which were actually in 7PE might do the same, but they're history at this point anyway.  Possibly a good reason not to upgrade mid-project??
Other than the Superior NY kits... I'm finding EXD2 to really be something good.  Makes me hesitate buying SDX NYvol3...and a bunch of other expansions.  EZD2 really lets you dial in more than you'd initially think.

mixmkr
I will say.... nothing lost, but my first instance of an existing project that had both Superior and EZD, after BOTH Toontrack items were all updated and the midi packs, etc..  I lost playback on ALL the other VSTi in that project.  I was able to just create another VSTi instrument track, copy the MIDI over and set the VSTi up like the one not playing.... and back to square one.  IF I would have had a pile of sessions like this, this might be trouble, but it was my first X3, experiment session, with a pile of stuff, but NOT a serious session.  I guess all my old projects which were actually in 7PE might do the same, but they're history at this point anyway.  Possibly a good reason not to upgrade mid-project??
Other than the Superior NY kits... I'm finding EXD2 to really be something good.  Makes me hesitate buying SDX NYvol3...and a bunch of other expansions.  EZD2 really lets you dial in more than you'd initially think.

Yeah, I can't figure out what the routing conflict is.  I'm not having similar issues in Studio One and I have multi-out EZdrummer tracks and other soft synths in those projects.  EZdrummer and the other synths are playing nicely with each other.

Yup...I'm an "audience perspective" guy and had to search for the switch...but it's there.