The EZbass software is the welcome addition to the previous products of the EZ series, which include EZmix, EZkeys and the highly successful EZdrummer. This virtual instrument not only allows you to create authentic sample-based bass sounds, but also replaces a bassist at the same time: namely, the program supports every composer, arranger and musician with suggestions for the successful extension or generation of basslines in all music genres. To this end, it includes the intelligent tools Audio-to-MIDI and Tap-2-Find, with which a bassline can be recorded directly, converted to MIDI and supplemented with licks, grooves and chord transitions of any complexity, as well as a generous MIDI library recorded by professional musicians, which has a suitable idea for every musical situation. Importing MIDI files is also possible: if EZbass is presented with a chord progression or a drum groove via MIDI, it automatically invents a suitable bass track, which can of course be further processed manually or automatically. The grid editor already known from EZkeys allows working directly in the plug-in interface and the chord wheel helps the user to find suitable chords or option tones.
But the capabilities of Toontrack EZbass go even further: the program contains the samples of two bass guitars from the manufacturers Fender and Alembic as well as the articulations to be expected from professional software instruments, which here cover the entire spectrum of bass-typical playing techniques: EZbass masters the finger, pick and slap strokes as well as a whole range of expressions, including ghost notes, slides, flageolet, tapping and percussive strokes. Of course, the pickups of the sampled bass guitars can be mixed continuously! Finally, the audio track played by EZbass can be given a professional sound preset or played out dry to the host DAW. If the bass sound doesn't provide enough low end and isn't fat enough, a low-frequency sine wave can be added using the sub-bass synthesizer.
EZbass makes it easy to work on demos, arrangements and even professional productions, provides new ideas and inspiration, and also includes high-quality sounds and samples from real instruments. The program is equally suitable for beginners who want to get into the art of arranging, as well as for professionals who want to improve their workflow: Even if you want to give up as little of your creativity as possible to the computer, EZbass will provide you with valuable services by taking care of standard tasks such as writing and editing MIDI files.