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Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
Oh well, I kinda liked my EZ Drummer 1. My understanding all the issues have been ironed out; I seem to recall some issue with separate outputs and a workaround...From an email today...
UPGRADE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.
Attention all owners of the previous version of EZdrummer: On December 31 2015, the EZdrummer 2 Upgrade will be discontinued. Don’t miss taking advantage of the reduced pricing, upgrade now!
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 16:13:45
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you know, i had EZDrummer 1, and upgraded to Superior,
which is just that, superior....
it would not cost me that much to upgrade my original license for EZD2,
but i just wonder if i should bother,
since i'm already cruising with SD2.......?
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 16:47:28
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That means the EZ3 is coming...
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 16:53:58
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☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2015/10/02 17:09:46
Or the deep discounting of EZD2 will begin.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 16:58:09
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 17:00:49
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☄ Helpfulby BobF 2015/10/03 10:43:14
EZ2 is miles above one IMO...just the song creator is worth the price of the
upgrade...
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 17:44:24
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i'm asking how it compares with superior drummer,
which i already have....
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 18:06:19
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batsbrew
i'm asking how it compares with superior drummer,
which i already have....
For a quick mix it's pretty darn good. But certainly not the same calibur as SD ...but you CAN use the kits from EZ1 and 2 in SD...
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/02 22:31:20
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I can't imagine how you would regret the upgrade.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 00:27:23
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i can't imagine dropping a hundred bucks for something i don't really need
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 02:46:44
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Just for arguments sake there batsbrew:
I bought EZ 1 a while ago during a sale, which gave me an option to upgrade to SD 2 for just $79.00. Then I could use my EZ 1 libraries with it of course.
I could have then considered spending on the upgrade to EZ 2, but instead thanks to 'c'redit 'c'ard Larry's posts here, I purchased BFD2 with 'Greatest Hits Volume 1' all for $120.00 on KVR.
I've since added the NEIL PEART drum collection from the Snakes and Arrows tour to BFD2 for $49.00 on sale to use with my V-drum set up.
Now clearly with SD 2 and BFD2, I have no need or temptation to upgrade EZ 1 to 2.
So, for about the same price, consider what else in upgrades you may be able to find out there instead there bats.
Just something to consider as an alternative option...
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 05:34:31
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Just for arguments sake there batsbrew:
I bought EZ 1 a while ago during a sale, which gave me an option to upgrade to SD 2 for just $79.00. Then I could use my EZ 1 libraries with it of course.
I could have then considered spending on the upgrade to EZ 2, but instead thanks to 'c'redit 'c'ard Larry's posts here, I purchased BFD2 with 'Greatest Hits Volume 1' all for $120.00 on KVR.
I've since added the NEIL PEART drum collection from the Snakes and Arrows tour to BFD2 for $49.00 on sale to use with my V-drum set up.
Now clearly with SD 2 and BFD2, I have no need or temptation to upgrade EZ 1 to 2.
So, for about the same price, consider what else in upgrades you may be able to find out there instead there bats.
Just something to consider as an alternative option...
The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 09:29:48
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cclarry
The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the
others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and
ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick
and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
That is the only reason I've considered upgrading. I just have a hard time paying the $99 like Bats. If Toontrack offered a bit of a discount even to around $70 or so, I would have bought it.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 09:37:48
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☄ Helpfulby Jimbo21 2015/10/03 23:38:54
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cclarry
The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the
others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and
ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick
and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
That is the only reason I've considered upgrading. I just have a hard time paying the $99 like Bats. If Toontrack offered a bit of a discount even to around $70 or so, I would have bought it.
$71.99 is as close as I can get you at AudioDeluxe https://audiodeluxe.com/products/toontrack-ezdrummer-2-upgrade-ezdrummer-1 Add to cart and use code OCT2015 for that price...
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 09:58:34
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Don't forget the 'Tap to find' feature. If your going to use midi for your project, 'Tap to find' can save hours. I also like the adaptive groove feature...or whatever it's called. You can also right click on a drum or piece and turn it down without going to the mixer, adjust velocity without the piano roll...and of course, once your done. Drag the midi to which ever program you want. It's a very nice program.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 09:59:19
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jimusic
Just for arguments sake there batsbrew:
I bought EZ 1 a while ago during a sale, which gave me an option to upgrade to SD 2 for just $79.00. Then I could use my EZ 1 libraries with it of course.
SD2 upgrade from EZD for $79.00. Wow, I hope to see that again. I think the search function in EZD2 is a big deal too. Either play in a beat or drag in a midi file and it will find other mid for you and show you how close to your original it is. And an update in March made the search function work with your other midi like Groove Monkey, LoopLoft, Odd Grooves.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 10:39:39
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☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2015/10/03 11:17:36
cclarry
The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the
others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and
ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick
and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
For a non-drum-centric person like myself, I find the Song Creator in EZD2 to be nothing short of Fawesome. It's not like you're stuck with what it spits out ... what SC gives you is a quick, very usable drum track that can then be tweaked - within the tweak-ability that EZD2 supports, of course. Not affiliated. Just very happy with EZD2/SC.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
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☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2015/10/03 16:00:40
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The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the
others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and
ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick
and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
For a non-drum-centric person like myself, I find the Song Creator in EZD2 to be nothing short of Fawesome.
It's not like you're stuck with what it spits out ... what SC gives you is a quick, very usable drum track that can then be tweaked - within the tweak-ability that EZD2 supports, of course.
Not affiliated. Just very happy with EZD2/SC.
It is really great to get the basic structure, then change what you want. For me, nothing makes an idea turn into a song more that getting the basic frame or structure down. How many bars in the chorus and the like.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 12:40:47
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Superior Drummer is better that EZDrummer 2 in many aspects. Assuming as a Superior user you prefer to tweak your own sounds, rather than use the pre-sets the song builder, tap to find and pattern search features would be the reason main reason to upgrade. If you don't use the MIDI grooves the advantages of these features is marginal, but if you do it’s a big step forward. You also get the new kits, which are nice but probably not worth the upgrade cost if you dont want the other new features.
Ideally I would like to see the tap to find and search features in Superior Drummer 3 (whenever that may be.) That would make EZDrummer superfluous for me.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 13:32:02
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 18:16:40
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Superior Drummer is better that EZDrummer 2 in many aspects. Assuming as a Superior user you prefer to tweak your own sounds, rather than use the pre-sets the song builder, tap to find and pattern search features would be the reason main reason to upgrade. If you don't use the MIDI grooves the advantages of these features is marginal, but if you do it’s a big step forward. You also get the new kits, which are nice but probably not worth the upgrade cost if you dont want the other new features.
Ideally I would like to see the tap to find and search features in Superior Drummer 3 (whenever that may be.) That would make EZDrummer superfluous for me.
Gyln, I believe you are correct on all your points. I guess I can't see how Toontrack could not include these features in SD3. How could they have the technology and not include it in their flagship drum sampler? Other companies have done dumber things but I have faith in Toontrack.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 20:13:55
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well, the SD2 does not have anything like the tap to find, or song creator...
so i could see maybe starting out demos using these two things,
and then migrating to a superior set,
so you can output all the individual mics like i do.....
and then mix them old school.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/03 23:29:38
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cclarry
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The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the
others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and
ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick
and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
That is the only reason I've considered upgrading. I just have a hard time paying the $99 like Bats. If Toontrack offered a bit of a discount even to around $70 or so, I would have bought it.
$71.99 is as close as I can get you at AudioDeluxe
https://audiodeluxe.com/products/toontrack-ezdrummer-2-upgrade-ezdrummer-1
Add to cart and use code OCT2015 for that price...
Darnit Larry! You had to find that huh! Well, Audiodeluxe charges me taxes since it's (figuratively) right down the road from me, so it'll be about $79 with tax included. Now if JRRshop had it at that price... 
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/04 06:23:19
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Jimbo21
cclarry
Jimbo21
cclarry
The ONE THING the EZ2 has that is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the upgrade, and that none of the
others have, is The Song Creator. That alone is worth the upgrade price. It will literally create and
ENTIRE SONG based on the criteria you give it. And you just edit it to your liking. It's pretty slick
and I'm hoping that that feature makes it's way into SD3....
That is the only reason I've considered upgrading. I just have a hard time paying the $99 like Bats. If Toontrack offered a bit of a discount even to around $70 or so, I would have bought it.
$71.99 is as close as I can get you at AudioDeluxe
https://audiodeluxe.com/products/toontrack-ezdrummer-2-upgrade-ezdrummer-1
Add to cart and use code OCT2015 for that price...
Darnit Larry! You had to find that huh! Well, Audiodeluxe charges me taxes since it's (figuratively) right down the road from me, so it'll be about $79 with tax included. Now if JRRshop had it at that price...
Send Uncle E a PM on KVR....I'm pretty sure he'll match that price...
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
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☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2015/10/04 10:54:58
If you find a Superior Drummer upgrade from EZD2 in that price range, let me know. I would be all over that like Fleer on a bowl of Fruity Pebbles.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/04 10:50:36
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BassDaddy
If you find a Superior Drummer upgrade from EZD2 in that price range, let me know. I would be all over that like Fleer on a bowl of Fruity Pebbles.
Best I can do right now on that is about $150 at Time+Space http://www.timespace.com/...erial_download%29.html
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/04 10:55:48
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The prospect of a new version of SD is what is causing me to wait to upgrade to anything. I was looking pretty close at BFD3, but if Toontrack would merge the superior features of EZD2 with the superior samples of SD2.0. I think I would be very happy for a long time.
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Re: Toontrack EZDrummer 2 upgrade by Dec 31
2015/10/04 11:04:20
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☄ Helpfulby bapu 2015/12/05 15:59:18
When you consider that Superior Drummer 2 was released in 2008... and it's now been 7 years...I think the SD 3 upgrade is LOOOOONG overdue...they must be following IK's SampeTank development cycle... 
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