Installing Expansion Pack

[Robert]

Greetings,
I am successfully using EZDrummer on a Mac. I picked up the Jazz and Latin Percussion Expansion Packs a few days ago.

Could somebody please point me to clear instructions for installation?

I have all the discs, including the expansions, that came with my EZDrummer initial purchase. I bought Jazz + Latin at a local Guitar Center and they gave me License Numbers for both products (i.e. but no discs or instruction manuals).

If some kind forum member might be able to help, I would be extremely grateful as I have found it very difficult to reach Toontrack tech support. Installing expansion packs can’t be brain surgery, but I have not found clear instructions.

Thanks very much in advance.

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[Robert]

I’ve made some progress since my original post. I have entered the serial number, registered, and downloaded both the Jazz and Latin Expansion Packs.

When I open Toontrack Solo to test things out, I see the full Midi/Groove libraries for both expansion packs. But, now I’m not sure how to access the new kits/sounds.

As this may not be the right forum to post in, I’m going to post this question in the Support Portal as well.

Thanks.

[John]

Hi,

please click the EZX library display at the top the interface to reveal the drop-down list of installed expansions. Then you just click one of them to change sounds.

John Rammelt - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Robert]

John,
Thanks very much for your reply. When I click on the EZX library display, all I get is the blue font option of the pop/rock kit. Nothing else drops down.

— Rob

[Scott]

I’ve made some progress since my original post. I have entered the serial number, registered, and downloaded both the Jazz and Latin Expansion Packs.

You say you downloaded them, but have you installed them?

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Robert]

Hi Scott,
Yes, I believe I did install them. When I open either Toontrack Solo or EZDrummer, I can see the new Midi libraries for both Jazz and Latin Percussion. But the new kits are not available. I’m sure I must be missing something simple.

— Rob

[John]

Which version number is displayed in the EZdrummer plugin interface?

John Rammelt - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Robert]

In the lower right corner of the plug-in, it says Version 1.1.4.

— Rob

[Scott]

The latest version of EZD is 1.2.0.

I’m not familiar with Macs but it would be wise to update to version 1.2.0 as I think that 1.2.0 is required for OS 10.6

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Robert]

Thanks Scott. How does one update EZDrummer? Please share instructions.

— Rob

[Scott]

Log into your Toontrack account.
Navigate to your EZdrummer product under ‘My Products’
Navigate to and download the ‘EZdrummer_MAC_120.dmg’ under ‘Software Updates’
Once downloaded, run the installer

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor

[Robert]

Scott,
Thanks for all the help. I was still not able to get the new kits to show up so I contacted Obedia. Things were not installing smoothly for the tech either, but he was able to get everything working properly.

BTW, I really love the sounds in Jazz and Latin. The jazz kits are particularly sweet. Very nicely done.

— Rob

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