Toontrack has announced that EZmix 2.1.0 is now available. This update is recommended for all users but particularly those running the latest operating systems released by Microsoft and Apple. Note that version 2.1.0 is required for the support of EZmix packs released from this point forward (Q2 2015).
New in v2.1.0:

• the standalone has been redesigned and allows an effect chain of up to five instances of the plug-in.
• a tuner has been added in the plug-in (though not in the Demo or Lite versions).
• added support for a few new effects - graphically, a Sampler unit has been placed on one shelf.

Improved in v2.1.0:

• filters are now saved in projects.
• the metronome in the standalone can now play triplets.
• improvements have been made to the authorization dialogs - for example, if a product is already registered to your account, you will no longer need to type in its serial number when authorizing online.
• first instantiation of the plug-in has been made faster.

Fixed in v2.1.0:

• the standalone should no longer crash when you try to use an input or output channel with a number higher than 32.
• in Audio Setup in the standalone, selected input channels are no longer reset when you select a different output device.
• with certain sound cards on Mac, starting the standalone after having used a DAW at a sample rate other than 44.1 kHz, the sound was distorted.
• some old preset names have been slightly adjusted, for example "12Bit" was changed to "12-Bit".

IMPORTANT: this release is tested on Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 upwards only. It is not compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 or Windows XP. Users with these earlier operating systems are advised to remain at version 2.0.9.

EZMix is legit.  I've been using the standalone version with this new update and I've had a lot of fun with it.  The amp presets are better than I expected an amp simulator to sound.  In fact, I'm starting to question why I need to mic up an amp for my own projects.
 
If you want to open a preset and then see what you come up with, it's great.  Now that you can stack various presets in the rack, there's even more you can do with the standalone.  Me, I've learned to keep the tuner open in it's own rack module on top so that I don't have to open it when I go crazy bending strings.

Thanks to Larry and It's always good to hear from Dave on Toontrack products. Obviously aimed  at Dave, but has anyone heard of any plans for a new version of EZ Player Pro? I would love to have one with EZ D2 search features.

Well, if these posts aren't compelling arguments to get EZMix2, I don't know what is. Soon, I'm going to be Fleeing in that direction.

I used to use EZMix a lot. Then I felt bad since a lot of people were slamming the idea (engineering purists pfffft). When I have a few more sheckels I may get some of the newer packs.
 
Of course I will update to 2.1.0 tonight.

The thing is, you're already an experienced and proficient engineer/musician that's already proven yourself....yeah pfffftt to the purists.......this is very useful for us noobs and novices. Besides, there's nothing wrong with having more tools under your belt (at your age....LOL).  

I played around with the update and the new rack deal is really nice. Build chains with multiple presets. I like it  a bunch. And the tuner is a very nice tuner. Tuners can vary so much with too sensitive or not enough. This one is one I like, YMMV. I keep liking the Ambient Pack more and more also. EZ Mix lets you try some things you think you might like. When you find one you do you can only tweak it so much and then you HAVE TO move on. It helps me make choices and that keeps me moving. I think I just talked myself into getting the New Lo-Fi Pack. 

That's amazing, BD, ya don't need us, ya can do it on your own.
 

Mesh
Well, if these posts aren't compelling arguments to get EZMix2, I don't know what is. Soon, I'm going to be Fleeing in that direction.

Got ya covered 

LOL, that was a mini seminar on addictive behavior, wasn't it? the thing on choices keep you moving is something I need to remember. Trust your experience, trust your musicianship, trust your arranging ability, trust your love of music. If a track needs some compression, give it some and move on. In my experience, thinking of yourself as the Producer helps you get more done and faster than thinking of yourself as the Engineer. If you are good at that stuff it's a big advantage to you. But if you aren't a great Engineer, hire one. You can get JJP, Chris Lord Alge or EZ Mix. Craig Anderton is even willing to share his presets with you. Use their prests, tweak them, and save them with your name on them. Just remembber to be the Producer. He keeps things moving. How many people think Axel Rose's Chinese Democracy is 40 times better than if he would have done it in 6 months? The most it could be is one. It should be zero. Avoid things than cause you to loose momentum. Don'throw it away. It's way too valuable. And fragile. Loss of momentum drains passion. Passion is were your creative.gift lives. Don't burn down the house. I hope this wasn't just gibber jabber. Man, I need to remember this stuff! One of the things I love the most is when working on a song sometimes you force it to turn out the way you saw it. Other times you have to submit and follow the song. Sometimes you partner with it. And that can change lots of times during the process. That really keeps it fresh and fun for me.

BD said 'trust yourself' & 'think'.....................dude, I'm getting EZMix 2!!!!