Dreaded double post

Glyn Barnes
I wonder if if there are new AI type features like Jamsticks?
 
I use my EZX a lot in Superior but don't fire up EZ Drummer much these days, so its got to bring something significant to the party if i am going to upgrade.
 
Built in effects don't sell for me as I have some pretty decent effects to run in Sonar's mixer.

No AI in a Jamstix like implementation but it has a bit of smarts in certain aspects.
If you are using Superior for reasons of sound and tweakability you will likely want to stay there.  However, you may (as I do) like the new EZD2 because it helps you get there easier.
 
With that picture published, it's obvious that there is a blend of EZkeys features integrated in EZD2.  Let your imagination take that out a few steps. 
 

51 posts in less than 24 hours (52 now I guess).
That says it all doesn't it?
I'm pretty sure EZD2 will be an instant success.
8 year cycle tells a story
(there have been numerous updates, unlike a certain other vsti already mentioned),
it is well engineered and supported; its a great product.
They can't just give it away...
 
T

clintmartin
http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=7
Hmmm. I wonder how much it will be to upgrade?

According to the press release, $99.
 

For me? I don't think so
 
 
Reading between the lines in the press release, it sounds like they're after eating AD's lunch with all their new effects. Good luck to them; I hope bringing out EZD2 brings their sales back up.
 
As for the rest of it, the new sound engine, etc. how much difference is that really going to make for me? I'm a hack with EZD 1 for crying out loud!
 
So, no. Not for me, I don't think. Especially not when I'd have to upgrade Nashville, Latin and Twisted as well. That's likely to cost me another $150 for a total of $250 just for adding effects? Hell. I've got effects coming out the wazoo now!

It says your EZX packs will work in the new version. I suppose they will do an update of them all.

I've read all of the info and I'm still not clear on a few things.
1. It says all EZXs will work and have been upgraded with effect chain presets and graphics. How will this work? Will these new EZXs appear in my account?
2. Will EZD still exist or will the upgrade and download replace it completely on my hard drive? That could answer my first question.
3. Are we sure the EZX conversion is free? If a conversion even takes place.

Q. With the introduction of EZdrummer 2, will we have to uninstall/remove EZdrummer and all the EZX libraries?

A. no.

Q. Or is this a completely new version with a completely different drum library that will coexist alongside EZdrummer (V1)?

A. it ships with its own sound library and will replace EZdrummer 1 in your projects (so you get the new upgraded version when you open them next). Pop/Rock will of course remain available.

Q. Is EZdrummer 2 going to be compatible with older EZdrummer sessions?

A. yes.

Q. Lastly, is EZdrummer 2 going to be compatible with the current line of EZX's, S2, the SDX's, Solo & EZplayer pro? Or are all of these getting updates to version 2 as well?

A. certain aspects require updates, in various respect depending on the product mentioned in your list. That will be done gradually but most will be available on release (of EZdrummer 2).

... feel free to post follow up questions, but be aware that we are planning to post a FAQ in the course of the day, or tomorrow latest, so you may be better off waiting for this to be posted and probe further points after reading it.

??????? If i do the upgrade. are any of my expansion packs useable, or do I need to start from scratch?

They will be ok!