Topic: EZKeys 2

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Replied January 23, 2016 at 19:07 #1985823

Scott
Moderator

Please give feedback on what you’d like to see in EZkeys2.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

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Replied January 23, 2016 at 20:30 #1985824

jazzmandan
Participant

@Scott said:

Please give feedback on what you’d like to see in EZkeys2.

Hello Scott, thanks for asking. I will answer your question hoping you answer mine.

I am a bit new to EZKeys – big BIAB guy for years for song writing but found so nice midi sound track and flexibility in EZKeys in the past month or two. I have a longer track record with EZDrummer. And when EZDrummer 2 came along I was as impressed as the rest of the industry with the progression and advancement.

So back to EZKeys. I felt right away EZKeys was like a Version 1.0 release. Then I noticed my current version was 1.2.3 which confirmed my feeling. There is just a lack of development maturity to this program. Not a bad thing but certainly something that I would love to see advance. Is advancement in the works?

Here are a few off the top of my head suggestions for EZKeys 2 – although I am confident you folks know a lot more then me in this area.
Primarily workflow enhancement features:
1) For example, I have the Strings and Keys Midi pack which provides dual midi track. But the standalone version can only handle one “track”. So I suspect it all has to be handled in the plug-in in the DAW (Reaper by the way).
2) Key and tempo adjustments to different sections – again I don’t see an easy workflow for this except in the DAW.
3) Working in the standalone version and in the plug in at the same time is very clunky with only one “use this directory” option.
4) How about build a song? like you have it in EZDrummer2?
5) And how about a “power hand” analogous to EZDrummer2 which controlled the complexity and velocity of the midi?
6) Push chords ahead/behind the beat by a 1/8
7) Oh and by the way – where are all the endings for the different MIDI packs. I have a 6-pack and they seem to be missing a bunch.

Would love to see other users add to the list.

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Replied January 23, 2016 at 21:23 #1985825

Scott
Moderator

I’m sure Toontrack is working to improve EZkeys. Am I allowed to share any details or comment on future releases? No. I’m under an NDA and want to keep my job. 🙂

I hope others share their requests for improvements to EZkeys.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor
Replied January 25, 2016 at 10:03 #1985847

Henrik Ekblom
Participant

Thanks for the feedback, the ideas are noted! 🙂

Henrik Ekblom - User Experience Designer
Toontrack

Replied July 1, 2017 at 13:25 #1995808

jazzmandan
Participant

A year and a half later, I’m still here and using and buying new midi packs. But alas no updates to the core program. A bit disappointing, but I am still a big fan.

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Replied October 27, 2018 at 16:13 #2110911

jazzmandan
Participant

Why does it seem like we are all growing older and more mature, but EZkeys has never aged (Still version 1.2.5)! Come on guys lets grow up. Certainly I am not the only one who has ideas for how this program can mature along with us.

This post was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by jazzmandan.

Replied October 30, 2018 at 19:06 #2115037

gabe
Participant

jazzmandan wrote:

Why does it seem like we are all growing older and more mature, but EZkeys has never aged (Still version 1.2.5)! Come on guys lets grow up. Certainly I am not the only one who has ideas for how this program can mature along with us.

I’m just curious, do you have a Soundcloud page with stuff you’ve done with EZKeys.

I’d like to hear what you’ve done so far with it.

Replied November 6, 2018 at 00:45 #2125449

jazzmandan
Participant

gabe wrote:

jazzmandan wrote:

Why does it seem like we are all growing older and more mature, but EZkeys has never aged (Still version 1.2.5)! Come on guys lets grow up. Certainly I am not the only one who has ideas for how this program can mature along with us.

I’m just curious, do you have a Soundcloud page with stuff you’ve done with EZKeys.

I’d like to hear what you’ve done so far with it.

Well, since you asked. Lots of EZKeys in here: https://soundcloud.com/dan-hoch-784636941/in-a-latin-mood

This post was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by jazzmandan.

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Replied May 4, 2019 at 14:48 #2449270

jazzmandan
Participant

Over three (3) years and still no EZkeys 2. Guys, I am not a young man and don’t have an infinite amount of time to enjoy what you are working on in development. So can you please get to it.

Replied June 4, 2019 at 04:22 #2458581

Brooks H
Participant

As a new SD3 owner, I’d like to see the ability to intelligently add/subtract grace notes, bass, melody and overall complexity.

SD3 v3.3.6, EZbass v1.1.7, EZkeys v1.3.4
Studio One v5.5.2, Cubase v12.0.60
3.6GHz Intel i9 iMac, 64GB RAM, OS 12.6.1

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Replied June 4, 2019 at 08:00 #2458609

Steve McNamara
Participant

I’d personally like to see what the original key is for a track, instead of having to drill down the menus, and then drill down again to turn it off. It seems like a relatively easy thing to add on the main page (similar to play in original tempo).

Thanks.

EZkeys version: 1.2.5
Operating system: Windows 10

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Replied January 8, 2020 at 03:57 #2530966

Five18Studios
Participant

I think and overhaul is definitely due. Something parallel to the SD3 update we all are STILL in awe and appreciation over. 🙂

Re-sizeable interface

Better browser and song creator

Ability to edit midi within the interface

Tap To Find feature

…Just a few ideas 🙂

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Replied January 21, 2020 at 13:28 #2533516

Robert Shaplo
Participant

This thread is four years old this month and still no major updates. Very disappointing.

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Replied January 21, 2020 at 19:24 #2533577

Brooks H
Participant

Robert Shaplo wrote:

This thread is four years old this month and still no major updates. Very disappointing.

And they announce well in advance, so there seems to be no EZKeys 2 coming in the foreseeable future.

SD3 v3.3.6, EZbass v1.1.7, EZkeys v1.3.4
Studio One v5.5.2, Cubase v12.0.60
3.6GHz Intel i9 iMac, 64GB RAM, OS 12.6.1

Replied January 21, 2020 at 22:52 #2533607

Paul Keyes
Participant

For those that are new to how this works regarding updates to EZKeys.

About once a year someone like yourself comes on and asks, “hey, are you going to update EZKeys?”

Then the response is, “I’m very sorry but we don’t announce any updates or products that we are working on.”

Then throughout the year various other products are announced, introduced and also updated, but nothing for EZKeys.

And then in January 2021 we will repeat the process for EZKeys and then a year after that we do it all again.

After enough years you begin to get that, “Deja Vue” feeling.

But, it’s okay, ’cause I’ve had it for years now.

EZkeys version: 1.2.5
Operating system: Windows 10

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