EZkeys Cinematic Pads v1.3.0

Team R2R | 2021.10.22 | WiN: 1.04 GB | OSX: 1.04 GB

A CREATIVE COSMOS.

A new hybrid instrument for EZkeys, literally as diverse as the universe. For most of us, the anatomy of sound and its inner workings as a creative catalyst is a peculiar thing. The moment we hear something we can’t define – a new instrument – our minds inevitably open up to interpretations beyond the convention. Sound becomes visuals that in turn transform into tangible ideas. This library of sounds for EZkeys is a prime example of just that. EZkeys Cinematic Pads is based around several analogue and modular synths as well as a vintage grand piano and an electric bowed guitar. Together, these components form a never-before-heard hybrid instrument of reverberant, peculiar, fluttering, ominous, visceral, fluid and literally out-of-this-world audio landscapes. With this at hand, you’re an intrepid explorer at the helm of an audio vessel headed straight into the unknown – weightlessly drifting through an interstellar cosmos en route to uncharted sonic frontiers. If you let yourself go, you’ll enter a realm where the divide between reality and dream is nothing but a lucid gradient ready for you to pierce though.

Detroit Soul EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 28 October 2020 | 0.3 MB

THE HEART OF SOUL.

Inspired by the era that made Detroit one of the music capitals of the world. In the 1960s, no city churned out hit songs and now-iconic artists like Detroit did. In an almost assembly line-like fashion, the ‘Motown’ label produced immortal evergreens with the likes of The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Martha and the Vandellas, the Commodores and many, many more. Primarily honing in on the soul- and R&B-dominant era of the sixties, this collection of EZkeys MIDI has all the traits synonymous with the early ‘Motown Sound’ – the hooks, the tasteful chord progressions and the broad musical brushstrokes touching on anything from blues, funk, gospel and R&B to pop and rock. In other words, classic soul as we know it. Let your own cavalcade of hit songs begin!

Modern Pop EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 27.01.2020 | 6.88 MB

DRAG. DROP. POP!

Piano and keyboard MIDI for modern, anthemic pop songs.

Although it sometimes may be amid layers of other instrumentation, tweaked or distorted almost beyond recognition, there is no denying that the piano still has a prominent role in contemporary pop. Listen to anthemic songs by the likes of Ariana Grande, Kygo, Coldplay or P!nk and you can easily pick it out as the dominant melodic vehicle. And given the flexibility and endless sonic application of MIDI, switch the piano for another instrument and the feel changes in an instant. This is where the Modern Pop EZkeys MIDI pack comes in. It was designed to give you a broad baseline of chord progressions and melodic structures to spark your next batch of keys-driven, contemporary modern pop songs. And, again, don’t feel constrained to using the MIDI for only piano. Modern pop is a borderless and ever-changing sonic landscape where literally no rules apply. Start writing!

EZkeys Hybrid Harp v1.0.1

Team R2R | August 21 2020 | WiN: 629 MB | OSX: 591 MB

Even though the laws of thermodynamics long ago ruled out the possibility of a perpetual motion machine, EZkeys Hybrid Harp comes very close. The laws of physics may still apply, but fact remains that this peculiar ‘machine’ has an inherent mojo that seems to make sure you’re never short of ideas. It literally runs and feeds off of you and your own imagination. EZkeys Hybrid Harp presents five individual instruments, all layered, textured and saturated in various capacities to form unique and never-before-heard hybrids of sounds. The undisputed star of the group is an iconic Style 23 harp. In addition to this, a traditional Swedish nyckelharpa (or “keyed fiddle”), two harmoniums, a bowed glockenspiel and a set of ocarinas were sampled. Combined, this seemingly odd group of instruments – that in logical terms have no earthly business sharing the same sonic space – culminate in what must be described as a vastly puzzling audio universe of plucking, percussive, soaring, airy, beautiful and ever-so-slightly dissonant sounds.

Hooks & Chords EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 21.01.2020 | 3.24 MB

AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF IDEAS.

A creative toolbox of ideas for any writer of pop, rock, scores or commercial soundtracks. Musically and creatively, the Hooks & Chords EZkeys MIDI pack was made with the EZkeys Dream Machine and String Machine instruments in mind. However, seeing as the content was organized in two separate but related sections in each song – one for hooks and one for chords – it works just as well with any of the available sounds in the EZkeys Line. It was inspired by a wide range of material covering anything from pop and rock to movie scores and commercial soundtracks. Essentially, this content is suited for any songwriter looking to get instant inspiration for riffs, leading parts or quick ideas for compositions.

Jazz EZkeys MiDi MAC

P2P | 14.01.2020 | 5.91 MB

ALL THAT JAZZ.

A jazz-fused ride starting with the standards, through the sub-genres and ending up right where we are today. When we asked jazz piano maestro Thiago Pinheiro (Stevie Wonder, Billy Cobham) to deliver a cross-section of jazz piano through the ages and boil that down into a songwriting-friendly EZkeys format, he took us on a jazz-fused ride starting with the standards through the sub-genres and ending up right where we are today. For the songwriter looking for instant ideas, the guitarist wanting to jam or for someone who wants to learn more about the basics and essentials of jazz, this is the perfect tool!

Latin v1.0.1 EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 04 Nov 2020 | 451 KB

A TROPIC BREEZE.

From the beaches of Copacabana and the carnivals of Rio to the music clubs of Havana – and now right in front of you, wherever you may be: classic Latin American piano. “A hot summer in the tropics, white sand, coconut trees swaying in the gentle breeze. It’s almost as if the wind itself calls you to dance”. The words come straight from noted Brazilian latin musician Thiago Pinheiro and perfectly describe his mindset when compiling this library of MIDI for EZkeys. “My focus was to cover some of the most energetic styles from Brazil and Cuba – anything from a sophisticated samba to an unforgettable cha-cha-chá, a traditional Brazilian maracatu or ijexá all the way up to the power of rumba and merengue”, he says. From the beaches of Copacabana and the carnivals of Rio to the music clubs of Havana – and now right in front of you, wherever you may be. Classic Latin American piano, all flawlessly performed and broken down into the songwriting-friendly EZkeys format, ready for you to mold and shape into your own songs. Start creating – it’s EZ.

Movie Scores v1.0.1 EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 04 November 2020 | 293 KBS

LIGHTS. CAMERA. MIDI.

On the silver screen, images are not the only storyteller. Watch a movie scene. Then mute the sound and watch it again. It will become painfully obvious that one of the most integral ingredients in creating dramatic tension, suspense, horror or any portrayable emotion is music. Just like images, its speaks a universal language that transcends age, gender and heritage – painting vivid harmonic landscapes that makes scenes come to life, take on new meanings and moods. Simply put: music is a storyteller. This collection of MIDI is designed for just that. Movie Scores EZkeys MIDI includes a truly inspirational collection of piano MIDI for either the scoring writer or the traditional songwriter looking for new, innovative hooks and tidbits for their songs. From daunting and menacing horror-esque passages to tension-packed builds for suspense, frail emotional pieces and classic, romantic material. Close your eyes, listen and you can see the scenes play out before you. Start writing!

Latin Cuban EZkeys MiDi

P2P | 04 November 2020 | 642 KB

¡VIVA EL MIDI!

Piano MIDI inspired by traditional Latin and Cuban music. Even though the music of Latin America is more fractioned by subgenres and regional variations than arguably any other style of music, it truly speaks with a unanimous voice. It literally only takes a couple of chords to identify a Latin musical piece. It just has its own harmonic color, unique expression and rhythmic stride that can’t be mistaken. This collection of EZkeys MIDI seeks to scratch the surface of this massive musical universe and presents an overview of the most dominant and distinctive styles, in particular those of Cuban origin. Expect to be transported from wherever you may be in the world – straight to the lively streets of Havana for some its characteristic mambo and cha-cha-cha, through the wide-stretched mountains of Oriente for some son montuno or to a booming club for some traditional salsa. This EZkeys MIDI pack will give you the essential chord progressions and melodies to craft anything from traditional Latin and Cuban songs to spicing up your pop or rock tracks with some of the genre’s bright, pastel-like colors.