How are the Midi File Created

[David Zeltner]

Hi Guys,

I’m very impressed with the Midi files that come with the EZX expansions. Since EZ drummer works but not “optimized” for using with EDrums are the guys at Toontrack using Superior 2 and triggering the EZX’s from an E-Drums to come up with the great Midi grooves.

There’s so much feel and nuance in there I can’t believe these grooves are be created from a keyboard. Anyone know how they are doing it?

Thanks,
DZ

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[Scott]

Maybe someone involved with the process can chime in but, AFAIK, all of the MIDI except the Pop/Rock MIDI from EZD was recorded by an actual drummer played via an E-drum. The hi hat is then fed through a translator that transforms the CC hat data into the specific hi hat articulations (open 1, open 2, etc.)

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[David Zeltner]

Thanks Scott. Do you know if they used the plug in Superior 2 or EZ drummer when triggering the sounds for the EZX’s. Also do happen to know which Edrum kit they used?

[Scott]

I don’t know which engine they use when making the MIDI for the EZXs. I also don’t know which Edrum kit they use.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Juicy]

Bet they mostly used a TD20 and SD2 .

[Martin]

I can only answer for the MIDI recorded at the Toontrack HQ in Sweden (which doesn’t include many EZX:s).
We have used a TD20 module and a Hart Professional 6.4 kit. There’s a TD20 kit and a Pearl E-Pro kit laying around as well, so I think there are some mixing and matching going on, at least with cymbals.
All http://www.toontrack.com/product-category/midipacks/ except the Library of the extreme and the Jazz pack (I think) are recorded at the HQ.

Martin Kristoffersson
Sound Designer

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