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Ezdrummer 2 Operation Manual Pdf
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OPERATION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION
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2. INSTALLATION 2.1 System requirements
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2.2 Installing EZdrummer 2 on your PC
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2.3 Installing EZdrummer 2 on your Mac
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2.4 Authorizing EZdrummer 2 online
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2.5 Authorizing EZdrummer 2 offline
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3. EZDRUMMER 2 IN OPERATION 3.1 Sound libraries and mixer presets
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3.2 Constructing a drum kit
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3.3 Finding the right groove
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3.4 Making a song
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3.5 Recording a performance
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3.6 Edit play style
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3.7 Adding Percussion
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3.8 Adding grooves to the Browser
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3.9 Advanced routing
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3.10 Using other Sound sources
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1. INTRODUCTION EZdrummer 2 is the second generation of the world’s number one drum production tool. With ground breaking songwriting features and intuitive sound shaping options, it will let you finish an entire drum track without ever leaving the program. With two separate drum libraries containing 5 individual drum kits and a host of extra kicks and snares, EZdrummer 2 is much more than a sound generating virtual instrument however, it’s an indispensable songwriting tool! EZdrummer 2 introduces several new features that make finding and working with your MIDI grooves fast, easy, and more intuitive than ever! EZdrummer 2 utilizes the latest and most advanced sound engine technology under the hood coupled with a vast and fully featured content. This means, significantly faster loading times, more Individual hits per sample layer, real time sample rate conversion and multiple hits emulation for smoother sequenced hits. In short, great sound. The EZdrummer 2 Modern library was recorded using a state of the art Neve 88 R console and the classic EMI TG to deliver the thick and robust sound necessary for modern drum production. The EZdrummer 2 Vintage library however is a completely separate recording that was made using the extremely rare EMI RED 51 console which is infamous for its characteristic saturated sound.
THE STUDIO
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The Modern and Vintage core libraries were recorded at the legendary British Grove studios in London by Grammy award winning engineer Chuck Ainlay. The combination of these 2 consoles, drum recordings and percussion provide the user with a drum production arsenal ready to take on any musical genre or recording style! And together with the included effect chain presets, we have taken out the complicated part of mixing drums. The presets included cover anything from classic rock to disco and modern metal, so you can instantly call up a starting point for your song and continue to customize it into something completely new with each setting’s unique set of parameters. Finally EZdrummer 2 breathes new life into the existing Toontrack EZdrummer line. All previously released EZdrummer expansion libraries can take advantage of the new features via updates available at toontrack.com. These updates include all new graphics, optimized performance, and a selection of all new custom designed EZdrummer 2 presets that make use of the wide range of effects in the EZdrummer 2 mixer. We hope you enjoy using EZdrummer 2 and find it an indispensable songwriting tool. Thank you for your support and purchase!
THE ENGINEER
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2. INSTALLATION 2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Windows 7 or newer, Pentium 4 or Athlon processor with 2 GB RAM. (32 and 64-bit versions of Windows are supported as per host application) • Mac OS 10.6 or higher, Intel-based Mac with 2 GB RAM. (32 and 64-bit hosts are supported on the Mac Intel platform) • AU, VST, AAX or RTAS host application and professional sound card recommended.
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2.2 INSTALLING EZDRUMMER 2 ON YOUR PC Run the Installer included with the DVD or electronic download and follow the instructions. Please make sure to read the additional instructions included in the ‘read me’ file as it may contain important information not available at the time this manual was assembled. Please ensure you are logged in as an administrator before proceeding. The installer will attempt to install the EZdrummer plug-in in the appropriate location for the currently installed host program. You should however verify that this is the case and perform a custom install to change the destination target if this is not adequate for your host program (see your host manual for details). If this is your first EZdrummer product it is important that you decide where you would like the sound library to be stored. This decision will apply to all expansion libraries you may wish to install in the future so please take a moment to decide the most appropriate location for the long term storage of your sounds.
2.3 INSTALLING EZDRUMMER 2 ON YOUR MAC Run the Installer included with the DVD or electronic download and follow the instructions. Please ensure you are logged in as an administrator before proceeding. The EZdrummer plug-in will be installed in the default location for your operating system and should not be moved to remain available to all users and programs. If this is your first EZdrummer product it is important that you decide where you would like the sound library to be stored. This decision will apply to all expansion libraries you may wish to install in the future so please take a moment to decide the most appropriate location for the long term storage of your sounds.
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2.4 AUTHORIZING EZDRUMMER 2 ONLINE On first launching EZdrummer from within your host application (or the standalone EZdrummer application), you will be presented with an authorization screen. If your computer is connected to the Internet, simply follow the instructions presented to you: 1) Type in the serial number found on the DVD packaging or paper/electronic receipt for your purchase. The serial number starts with ‘EZxx’ followed by 4 groups of 4 digits. 2) Add a description for your computer. This is only used for your convenience managing your authorization through the Toontrack website so this can be anything you like. 3) Type your Toontrack login and password. If you do not yet have a Toontrack account, click ‘Create Account’ and follow the instructions. 4) Click ‘Authorize’. You should receive a message telling you that your EZdrummer product has been authorized successfully. Should the authorization process fail for whatever reason, please review the Authorization FAQ located at http://www.toontrack.com/faq If you are still unable to authorize your Toontrack product, please use the support contact link embedded into the FAQ, making sure to specify your serial number and the Computer ID found on the ‘offline’ screen (see the directions on opposite page).
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2.5 AUTHORIZING EZDRUMMER 2 OFFLINE On first launching EZdrummer from within your host application (or the standalone EZdrummer application), you will be presented with an authorization screen. If your computer is not connected to the Internet, click the ‘Offline’ button and follow the instructions presented to you: 1) Type in the serial number found on the DVD packaging or paper/electronic receipt for your purchase. The serial number starts with ‘EZxx’ followed by 4 groups of 4 digits. 2) Copy the Computer ID exactly as shown in the interface onto a piece of paper. 3) Using a different computer or a smart phone, go to http://www.toontrack.com/register (you will need to create a user account if this is your first Toontrack product) and, after registering your product, type your Computer ID and a short description for your computer for easy identification at a later date (this can be anything you like, for example ‘Studio B computer’). 4) After generating the Authorization Code at the Toontrack site, as per step-by-step instructions outlined on the website, you will need to download a file containing the authorization code. 5) In EZdrummer, choose the option to load this file on the ‘Offline’ authorization screen. You should receive a message telling you that your EZdrummer product has been authorized successfully. Should the authorization process fail for whatever reason, please review the Authorization FAQ located at http://www.toontrack.com/faq If you are still unable to authorize your Toontrack product, please use the sup

Ez Drummer 2 Operations Manual