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[Scott Eshleman]

clicking [STOP] while already stopped should return the playhead to zero.

from page 21 of the Operation Manual, (pay particular attention to the 2nd-to-last sentence):

“SETTING THE SONG POSITION
To set from where in the song playback or recording will commence, click in the grid area
below the Time Line. The playhead will move to the position where you click.
You can also drag the handle of the playhead.

When you stop playback/recording, the song position will automatically move back to where
the playback/recording was started. Clicking [STOP] a second time sets the position to the
beginning of the track (or to the beginning of the loop area, if active). If you click Play while
playing back, the song position pointer will pause exactly where it is.”

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@Vicious Breed Music said:
How about totally bypassing the ezdrummers library and recording your own midi patterns. Besides being stuck with the proverbial 4/4 which becomes mundane, the drum patterns arent always there when searching for them. Im sure theres a way to do this and I will explore this option until its obtained. Its either this or go with superior drummer.  

I think that you’ll find what you’re looking for on pages 18 & 19 of the EZD2 Operation Manual.
Enjoy!!

[Scott Eshleman]

You can record the MIDI from Pro Tools into the EZDrummer2 timeline.
I don’t have access to the EZD2 Operations Manual at the moment
or I’d provide you with page numbers describing the process.

[Scott Eshleman]

@Erik S said:
My have dual zone triggers on my snare and will make rimshot from my snare-rim trigger.

it might be of help to know what brand/model snare trigger you are using

[Scott Eshleman]

Yeah. Not a melody, but voice-leading within your chord changes is doable.

[Scott Eshleman]

I don’t know the backstory or chronological history of SuperiorDrummer1 versus EZDrummer1.
For all that I know, SuperiorDrummer(1) was developed and released before EZDrummer(1) was ever conceptualized.
For all that you or I know, “Superior” might be a reference to its superiority to competitive products. …and still might.

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@Taffypro said:
Just out of curiosity when was the last time Superior Drummer was updated?

SD2 was updated 06-2016.

@Taffypro said:
@Juicy…. Perhaps the words “deceived” and “superior” are not being translated properly….. Does “misled” work? Sorry but the sales guy sold it as the “big brother to EZ Drummer 2” and with a name like “Superior” I was hoping it had all the features and a lot more…No question it sounds better, but I need to have a way to find the grooves I am looking for in a comprehensive way…..

From this Toontrack fan and owner/user of EZDrummer1, EZDrummer2 and SuperiorDrummer2:
Blame the sales guy for not explaining the products better or for not determining all of your needs.
Blame yourself for not doing your own research and/or asking the right questions.
Tap2Find and other EZD2 functions are new features that required a rewrite of the EZDrummer1 product.
I have to assume that adding them to SuperiorDrummer is no small task (if that is Toontrack’s plan) given the additional complexity of the SD2 base product.
I use EZD2 for its MIDI songwriting functions including Tap2Find and Edit Play Style.
I also like its lightweight resource usage allowing multiple instances within a single DAW composing session.
I use SuperDrummer2 for its advanced virtual drum sample mixing capabilities.
Two tools for two very different tasks.

[Scott Eshleman]

@bflatman said:
wondering if I use EZ drummer for building a drum track then drop in the SD.2 midi track for more detailed eq, panning, etc? might be a way to handle it.

Loving the expanded utilities in SD2!!!!!!!! big time loving it !  

absolutely.
many use that exact process.
purpose-built tools used to a unified end result.

[Scott Eshleman]

no. not currently.
i’m guessing that some of the X-drum functionality of SuperiorDrummer2 do not lend (readily) themselves to the graphic stylings of EZD2
(or not without REALLY cluttering up the aesthetics of those graphics).

[Scott Eshleman]

Alternately, you can find the MIDI within the Contents folder of the downloaded installation files by opening the disk image (.dmg)
The layout of those contents are such that the EZD2 database uses to organize & index the MIDI by way of headers & tags.

[Scott Eshleman]

hmmmm…interesting predicament
The Toontrack drum MIDI is formatted for and intended to be used with EZDrummer and SuperiorDrummer.
I’m not saying that it won’t work with other virtual instruments or samplers as it has a foundation in GM.

You don’t give any specifics about your platform or operating system.
I can only speak for a Mac implementation where EZDrummer or SuperiorDrummer has already been installed:
That location (on a Mac) is:
/Library/Application Support/EZDrummer/MIDI

I can’t speak to a Windows installation or any installation where EZDrummer or SuperiorDrummer hasn’t been installed first.

[Scott Eshleman]

@alexis said:
What is the best way to search for cymbal rolls in EZD2 please?
Thanks!  

choose <Cymbal Swells> under ‘Play Style’ on the [Search] tab
.

[Scott Eshleman]

this FAQ may help explain the triggering of the EZD2 percussion:
https://www.toontrack.com/faq/how-do-i-trigger-the-ezdrummer-2-percussion/

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@Trav_1 said:
Do I need to buy Ez mix2 then to be able to play drum less tracks?  

EZMix2 is an FX processor. It does not play MIDI files.

@Trav_1 said:
What programs do I need to play midi files exported from guitar tux to superior drummer to play along with?  

SuperiorDrummer2.0 is intended to play drum MIDI grooves using Toontrack-created drum & percussion sample libraries.

That said, why not just play the guitar MIDI right in TuxGuitar?

[Scott Eshleman]

@Trav_1 said:
Hi, I’m new to this program and I’m wanting to play along to songs that are drum less tracks. Can I download those guitar midi on this site to be able to jam with drum less songs? Any suggestions would be great. Thank you  

I’m confused…please clarify.
download what guitar MIDI? from what site?
how do you intend to ‘play along’?

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