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Old 01-22-2009, 11:45 AM
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How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


Anyone who can help me out this one: How to open and program drums in Pro Tools with EZDrummer??

This may be a newbie question. However, I'm pretty new regarding Pro Tools and home recording - just bought a Mbox
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Old 01-22-2009, 12:18 PM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


I'm afraid I dont know how to help you there...

but a while ago I found this nice piece of free software

http://www.hermannseib.com/english/savihost.htm

that lets you open EZdrummer without having to have your multitrack software open too. So you can listen to midi files and create loops without having to open cubase pro-tools etc.
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Old 01-24-2009, 03:16 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


Hope you've had a chance to get your plugin running, if not are you able to open EZ in another program, i.e. Cubase? The reason I'm asking is Cubase uses VST plugs and Protools prefers RTAS. EZ Drummer probably will give you the option on install, if not I'd check their website for an RTAS port.
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Old 01-24-2009, 07:38 PM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


I use this drumpackage in cakewalk , it should be the same asprotools.

At the menus at the top, there should be an option for INSERT VST / SYNTH , your EZdrummer will be in that liszt with your other VSTs
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Old 01-24-2009, 07:44 PM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


Pro Tools does not use VST plugs. It uses RTAS. Well LE does HD uses a slightly different version of RTAS. Damn Digidesign, if only it wasn't hands down better than every other option out there.

You should be able to go to your mix page, and select it as a plug. It most likely won't be under the "instruments" field because PT is weird, but it should be in there somewhere. It will load it as a rewire and the program will pop up as normal and you will use it as normal except that It will be sending everything to Pro Tools so you will have to listen to it through your Mbox out. I've used Reason, Guitar Rig and Fruity Loops (Ugh...) this way. I'm not actually familiar with EZdrummer but I'm going to assume it works like every other program out there.
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Old 02-20-2009, 11:56 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


i had to buy a VTS to RTAS plugin converter for PT for using my BBE processor plugin. you install this plugin, and then you have to import the software (EZ drummer) into this package plugin, as it acts as a bridge. then, you import via PT this plugin converter and it will see the RTAS. sounds confusing and it kind of is but it works....
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:28 PM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


With Pro Tools, create a stereo instrument track and choose ezdrummer as an insert. With the plugin open and GRID mode selected, audition the grooves in ezdrummer and drag the ones you want onto the instrument track in the edit window(using GRID mode makes the loops snap to the grid). I use it all the time.
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Old 04-16-2009, 03:35 PM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


is ez drummer free? i need to get it
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Old 09-09-2009, 01:20 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


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With Pro Tools, create a stereo instrument track and choose ezdrummer as an insert. With the plugin open and GRID mode selected, audition the grooves in ezdrummer and drag the ones you want onto the instrument track in the edit window(using GRID mode makes the loops snap to the grid). I use it all the time.
well i just got ez drummer....really cool. i am assuming you have to drag and drop multiple times if you want the same pattern to play? also, can you please let me know how to change the tempo of the ez drummer loops? i'm at a loss. there must be a way to do it.

thanks!
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Old 06-29-2009, 12:24 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


The patterns will fit pop/rock fine, and you can edit them as with any midi piano roll. I got tired of auditioning the hundreds of loops and now just "play' what I want with an M-Audio Trigger Finger or sit down at my Roland TD10 kit. Try this with real cymbals and hi-hat with 3 mics and you may not care to see an acoustic kit again. BTW, I now have Superior Drummer running and like the toms better than the Nashville kit(but the Nashville Black Beauty snare is stellar....AND you can import it into an SD kit).
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Old 07-08-2009, 10:44 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


hey thanks for great info! sorry for the late post. i am sure that sounds awesome when combining parts of a real kit. unfortunately, i don't play, so my kit will just sit there in the studio. i need something to record with when no one is around and your info is very helpful!
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:43 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


EZ Drummer is a damn good program and the kits are really impressive to work with and they sound good. If you're going to make an investment, I would suggest you getting Superior Drummer, as it comes with 20GB worth of loops and includes everything EZ Drummer has and then some, since it's made by the same company.

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Old 07-16-2009, 11:06 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


thanks man, i will check that out. that's made by the same co. i take it? superior drummer? just a different "pack?"
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


Steve,

When the software loads, there will be a control panel that tells you the type of kit and it'll give you the option of changing the tempo to 1/2 or 2x. If that's not enough, there is a radio button labeled "velocity" right next to it, which will let you adjust the tempo manually. There's an online copy of the manual here:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/16903181/E...eration-Manual

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Old 09-09-2009, 10:55 AM
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Re: How to open EZDrummer in Pro Tools


thanks Jimmy! i was hoping there would be a more precise way like right-clicking on the files and changing the tempo with a turn wheel via the software, etc. going 1/2 or 2X may not work for those songs where you might need that extra 5 bpm. i have a song currently where i would like to replace the drums with ez drummer. i know this isn't the best way to do things and may avoid it. i will try what you said, along with the velocity control. i wasn't sure if the velocity controls the speed, as it sounds like it controls the attack more than anything. i will also read the link you gave me. i just started diving into it late last night and was surprised when i didn't see a bpm dialer. oh, one more thing..... do you click and drag to the right of the file to extend the playability, length of the loop? or do you drag and drop drag and drop drag and drop? i would love to hear a tune you did with it.
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