That was a really cool video.   While I can play drums and really don't mind programming drum parts, this looks like a way to get 90% there quicker than ever.   And I like that it can all be done in real time and using variation levels that would be next to impossible to actually program. 
 
And seeing as $99 is likely the starting price for the upgrade, I'm sure I'll be jumping in at some point for what looks to be an ideal songwriting tool.   I can only imagine taking the resulting clips and then trying them out in other drum synths.   Talk about flexibility....
 

Mod Bod
 
How many times have I had a specific beat in my head, gone off on a quest to find a beat to match and after a half dozen libraries give up and change my vision to match whatever beat I could find.
 

Yes! Exactly!
 
I have a song that I want it to go a certain way. It's almost a jazzy type feel I want, but with a definite pop rock beat. I have searched and searched, and I have recorded at least 4 different versions of this song, and they are still not what I want. Those versions are not my original song (that I still think is the best version). I just have no drum track with the feel I want to play it to. Everything I have come up with has been good, some versions better than the others, but all are compromises.
 
With the EZD2 I think I might be able to get what has been so elusive to me.
 
I'm in. I'd jump in even if there were no extra drum sounds given away. I would take it just on the program alone.
 
And I can see why Modbod was saying that he wouldn't go back to the old way (ezd) anymore! And I won't have a problem if EZD1 and EZD2 don't co-exist together. Nope, no problem with that at all!

stevec
 
... this looks like a way to get 90% there quicker than ever.   And I like that it can all be done in real time and using variation levels that would be next to impossible to actually program. 
 
....Talk about flexibility....

Same thing I was thinking when I saw the song creator in action. This is just a much easier way to fine tune the groove the way you want. Much flexibility!!

Cheers, Mod. Keep up the good work.

Ok, I'm swayed a little. It does have some nice tricks, but I'll probably wait for the sale / SD version.

I may not be the only convert after all!

Rest assured I will most likely get this...just not at $99...

Too many sales and offers and I really don't NEED it so bad it makes my
toes hurt....

But it will go on the "to get" list...

Take the red pill, cclarry.  

We disagree on Addictive Drums.  The interface is nice but for the life of me, I can't get into the way the drums sound.  I installed it on my old computer to check it out and see if it would be cool to use but I don't have any interest in installing on my new machine.   But if I had to choose AD or Session Drummer as a SONAR X3 user, AD wins.

I think it's nice.. owning both EZD and Superior2.  However, as easy as EZD is, Superior isn't like it's opening a 100 page book to use it.  Superior is MUCH more superior and I'd really like to see an upgrade of this magnitude, done to Superior.  This just kinda got EZD closer...especially with being able to tune the drums.  Seems many don't feel that aspect is that important.
 
I use the electronic EZX, and have to use it in Superior, because to me, MANY of the drums..especially the kicks, just scream for tuning.  Many are pitched really high as well...to high imo.

What I sense, is that many programs are being geared to be "easier"...for the songwriters, etc.  Instead... I would hope I think like others...and would like to see Toontrack take Superior "by the horns" , and give it a makeover.   sizable mixer... view only what's needed...Faster X drum and mic implementation... and MORE drum sounds.  Make the HIGH END program the best.  But I realize probably many more sales for EZD, versus someone that likes to tweak to "get it perfect".

Wonder if the Electronic EZX makeover will finally make some sense too!  Might as well be looking at another universe, as it is!....not to mention the PAIN it is to audition the 100 kicks and snares... NO SCROLLING as of yet!

clintmartin
I'm 8 minutes in and know that I'm buying this!

clintmartin
Extremely impressive video! $99 doesn't seem to bad at all.

+$99