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Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
I currently have the included EZmix1 and EZmix2, plus Songwriter's Tools and Mastering2. Now I'm thinking of adding Vocal Toolbox, Lead Vocals, Mastering1 and/or Ambient, primarily for singer-songwriter and laid-back orchestral stuff. Also using Alloy2, Slate and T-RackS in Logic. Any suggestions?
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 06:22:41
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 08:42:57
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☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2015/05/23 10:52:58
Already had one, Larry, different offer but still OK, now wondering which three to pick. Trying to help Mesh as well :)
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 08:59:31
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☄ Helpfulby Fleer 2015/05/23 10:53:42
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I currently have the included EZmix1 and EZmix2, plus Songwriter's Tools and Mastering2.
Now I'm thinking of adding Vocal Toolbox, Lead Vocals, Mastering1 and/or Ambient, primarily for singer-songwriter and laid-back orchestral stuff. Also using Alloy2, Slate and T-RackS in Logic.
Any suggestions?
i also suggest any or all of the vocal oriented preset packs. I've found it helpful when you are working with a new vocal artist. You can cycle through the presets an get a feel for what they like on their vocals. I have a Rapper that always for a particular preset now. I've got it saved as a favorite with his name on it.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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☄ Helpfulby Fleer 2015/05/23 10:53:45
The diff producer packs have a bit of everything. So does core expansion. They each have a list of the presets. See which have more of what you're.looking for. If you're looking for Luxembourg Thrash, Polka, you are on your own.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 10:13:16
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☄ Helpfulby Fleer 2015/05/23 10:54:17
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If you're looking for Luxembourg Thrash, Polka, you are on your own.
I expect that juan to show up around Oktoberfecks.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 10:46:29
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Allen ins Hofbräuhaus!
Thank you gentlemen, very kind. Anything on the Mastering packs?
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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Thank you gentlemen, very kind. Anything on the Mastering packs?
Not much. For some reason I have Mastering II but not Mastering. Sadly, I've not used it. So I have no review of it.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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Cheers Ed ! I think I'll go with the two Vocal packs like Dave said, maybe add Bdad's Core Expansion. Polka Style!
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 15:29:02
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The Mastering packs are real good. Pretty much for mastering though. I think most of the packs have some mastering presets. The ones you picked should work great for you. I don't have any metal or the Electronic pack. The newest one, Lo-Fi, is the most limited one cuz wgo needs something like that very often?
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/23 15:50:34
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/24 10:51:44
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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Didn't realize the loopy... I mean loopers would use the lo-fi stuff sure they do. I've heard plenty of it in loop based. Never put 2 and 2 together. Meshmiester, you will get a lot of use out of that pack. Lo- fi has to be great for taking aloop and changing it. I bet they could do a great Dubstep pack. Maybe the Meshnecter Signature pack. Or Meshex.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/26 12:43:22
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Didn't realize the loopy... I mean loopers would use the lo-fi stuff sure they do. I've heard plenty of it in loop based. Never put 2 and 2 together. Meshmiester, you will get a lot of use out of that pack. Lo- fi has to be great for taking aloop and changing it. I bet they could do a great Dubstep pack. Maybe the Meshnecter Signature pack. Or Meshex.
LOL...I actually don't do a whole lot of loop based stuff (just use them for instruments or grooves I can't play).......guitar is my main instrument and tend to favor rock/blues/funky jazz......with some electronica for backing. I'll still check out this Lo-Fi pack........if the "bread & butter" mix packs don't woo me in first.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/26 12:51:13
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The ones I'm going for (I think): Lead Vocals, Peter Henderson, and The Mix Toolbox (but still on the fence between the latter and Mastering 1).
Correct me if I'm wrong!
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/26 17:33:59
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I vote for The Mix Toolbox.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/26 19:56:13
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O Father of Bass, was hoping you 'd say that :)
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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I vote for The Mix Toolbox.
Big Poppa, is this the best suited one to have a good variety for starting off with EzMix2?
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2015/05/27 09:14:17
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/27 09:04:17
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I vote for The Mix Toolbox.
Big Poppa, is this the best suited one to have a good variety for starting off with EzMix2?
Mesh, the Mix Toolbox on KVR for $20!!!
http://www.kvraudio.com/f...it=EZmix+pack#p5989193
Thanks Larry ol pal, I'm actually getting EZMix2 and a generic pack from our good buddy Fleer (today)!! I appreciate the lookout bro!!! 
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
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☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2015/05/27 09:19:07
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/27 23:17:40
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Mesh, get that Mix Toolbox for $20!
When choosing packs, also check the actual preset lists. That's how I found that The Mix Toolbox has a cello preset, for instance, and the Peter Henderson pack a saxophone one (like from Breakfast in America, which he mixed). There's really an ocean of choices, take your time, but do get that cheap Mix Toolbox.
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Re: Which EZmix2 packs do you recommend?
2015/05/28 09:42:56
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Mesh, get that Mix Toolbox for $20!
Due to Fleer pressure, I got it!!
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2015/05/28 09:48:11
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sheer fleer pressure, love it :)
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2015/05/28 11:40:38
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Mesh, get that Mix Toolbox for $20!
Due to Fleer pressure, I got it!!
That's a great price on that pack. The Bass pack or Classic amps or Vocals are going to have specific presets but any of the name producer packs will have a bit of everything. Randy Staub is a bit more heavy rock but still usable for other stuff. Chuck Ainley may be a bit more aimed at country but usable for anything. Unless it's Elmer Junkman from Hooterville Records I will get a producer pack cuz they are just making presets they would use. I know everyone is going to rip me for disrespecting Elmer. His hundreds selling album "Cows In The Front Room" by The Swamp Gas Seven is a classic but lets be serious here people. I just surf the browser and look for a Bass preset and don't really care where it came from. I hope no one mistakes The Swamp Gas Seven for Bapu's first band, Eddie and The Methanes. Rolling Stone had an article back in the day, "The Methanes are a great band but it's better if you see them outdoors". I wonder what they meant by that?
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