New Wave EZkeys MiDi WiN

P2P | 09.03.2018 | 4.03 MB

A NEW WAVE OF IDEAS.

Piano and keyboard variations inspired by the new wave of synth-driven pop predominant in the ’80s. While stemming from the post-punk era of the late ‘70s but eventually becoming more and more synonymous with the budding synth-pop scene of the early ’80s, the catch-all use of the term “new wave” has been subject to debate and stylistic confusion. However, monumental success of acts like Alphaville, Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and a host of others in many ways claimed the genre, making their synth-driven pop the predominant soundtrack in the ’80s and well into the ‘90s.  Inspired by the greats of the era, this collection of EZkeys MIDI picks up on the edge, the attitude and the over-the-top approach to songwriting and melody often attributed to the genre. This is the perfect collection of EZkeys MIDI for anyone looking to write ‘80s-inspired pop songs that have a different melodic flair. Ideal for use with EZkeys String Machine, EZkeys Mellotoon, EZkeys Electric Grand – or any timeless acoustic piano, for that matter. Start experimenting!

Country Pop EZkeys MiDi WiN

P2P | 09.03.2018 | 4.02 MB

COUNTRY SONGS THAT POP.

A contemporary fusion of country and pop playing styles for piano. Already back in the 1970s, artists started deviating from the traditional country mold by incorporating obvious elements of pop music, both in terms of songwriting, instrumentation and production. It proved hugely successful in reaching new audiences outside the core demographic. Still to this day, chart-topping stars like Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and many others keep pushing the boundaries of what country is and can be.  This collection of EZkeys MIDI comes with a broad selection of playing styles inspired by contemporary country pop where the piano plays a leading role. Expect timeless country elements fused with catchy pop phrasing, epic hooks and big melodies. This is the perfect collection of EZkeys MIDI for writers of modern rock or pop looking to infuse some commercial country flair in their next batch of songs. Start writing!

Singer-Songwriter EZkeys MiDi WiN

P2P | 09.03.2018 | 4.01 MB

INSTANT INSPIRATION.

Piano playing variations inspired by some of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the past few decades. For decades now, the piano has been a natural vehicle to help songwriters voice their craft. There’s just something about its expressive range that speaks on a fundamental level – it’s the perfect instrument to set a scene. In the right context, a lone piano piece can say a thousand words. Add your voice to it, and you can move mountains. This collection of EZkeys MIDI picks up on a vast inspiration source of piano-based singer-songwriter material to give you a broad palette of cross-genre ideas to craft your own songs from. In essence, that’s what the singer-songwriter genre is all about – finding your own voice and carving out a niche that’s uniquely you. And even though you might not be a piano player, the tools in EZkeys will help you slice, dice, rearrange, tweak and ultimately make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the song you’re producing is yours alone and no one else’s.

Emotional Ballads EZkeys MiDi WiN

P2P | 08.03.2018 | 4.01 MB

AN OCEAN OF EMOTION.

Modern pop and rock ballads chock-full of drama and melancholy. From jazz to R&B, soul, pop and even metal – piano-based ballads have made lasting forays into all different genres over the years. It may be that the timbre of the piano adds another dimension of heart-wrenching narrative or that its harmonic color translates especially well in wound down tempos – but regardless of reason, pair the piano with a slow tune and it seems to unequivocally throw a wet blanket of melancholy over any song. Needless to say, the piano is the perfect vehicle for infusing your ballads with an extra dose of emotion. This collection of EZkeys MIDI takes on a broad mainstream approach and comes with material inspired by rock and pop of the past couple of decades. Expect a multitude of playing styles chock-full with harmonies that cut like knives through each and every frail chord. This is the perfect match for anyone looking to write dramatic songs that touch deep.

UK Pop EZkeys MiDi WiN

P2P | 08.03.2018 | 3.95 MB

LONDON CALLING.

EZkeys MIDI inspired by modern British pop. Adele, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, James Bay, Ellie Goulding – the modern British pop wonder is more than a fact, it’s a force in motion, unstoppably charging through the worldwide charts. Inspired by this wealth of music, the UK Pop EZkeys MIDI pack dives headfirst into the treasure chest of British pop to come up with new ideas that you can use to craft your tracks from. Expect classy, timeless pop with a modern twist and, of course, that unmistakable UK pop feel.

Shuffles EZkeys MiDi WiN

P2P | 08.03.2018 | 4.03 MB

STRAIGHT UP SHUFFLE.

A broad palette of piano and keyboard playing styles – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel. The shuffled groove has been immortalized in numerous timeless songs over the years. In more modern contexts, though, it’s become somewhat synonymous with genres like AOR and fusion, but it can be found in practically any style of music – from traditional blues to contemporary pop. This is where the Shuffles EZkeys MIDI pack takes off. Rather than pinpointing a specific genre, it focuses entirely on the groove. Expect the sophistication of AOR, the twang and finesse of fusion and all the funk-infused soul, rock and pop you’ll need – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel. If you’re looking for a broad palette of inspiration that transcends any narrow definition of style, this collection is for you. Start writing!

EZX2 Post-Rock v1.0.0 HYBRiD

Team R2R | 08 Aug 2016 | 2.63 GB

”Dramatic. A force of nature. Unpredictable and almost cinematic.” When asked how to put words to the term post-rock, these were the first that came to mind for Birgir Jón Birgisson and Arnar Gíslason, engineer and drummer behind the EZX with the same name. And there is likely no better setting to capture the very essence of just that than in Iceland’s Sundlaugin Studios. In an ever-shifting landscape chiseled from millions of years of volcanic lava, with a waterfall a stone’s throw away and with a glacier stream literally running beneath it, there it sits on the outskirts of Reykjavik. And if you look out the window at the scenic wonder where extremes on opposite ends of the scale fuse and melt together into something untamed, wild and unpredictable, it’s easy to understand why this is the ultimate backdrop for music with the very same dramaturgy. Welcome to possibly the world’s most comprehensive palette of drums tailored for post-rock – kits fit for anything from the most subtle, open soundscapes to explosive outbursts and crescendos.