Using Toontrack's EZbass and Superior Drummer 3 in a full mix production

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  • The new EZbass from Toontrack is an amazing piece of software. See how I use it together with Superior Drummer 3 to enhance a mix - both replacing existing tracks as well as to emphasize a sound and make it fatter.
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  • @LittleDrummerChannel
    @LittleDrummerChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It blows me away that this can be done now...crazy!! Nice work on the mix!! 👍👍👍

  • @keith-marvk-harrisii8666
    @keith-marvk-harrisii8666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You can go back and touch up all your old home recordings to make them polished. Awesome.

  • @wyrlismike
    @wyrlismike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Mike!

  • @scp234
    @scp234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sounding mix Mike.

  • @colinmcskeane4703
    @colinmcskeane4703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great example Mike how these tools can enhance a track - thanks for sharing

  • @boogybass
    @boogybass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a bass player, I love using EZBass as it sometimes adds things that I would never have thought of. Or it adds the highs or lows I wasn’t able to get. Mike, these videos are awesome!

  • @franquitu
    @franquitu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    absolutely loved the song!

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Franco. I agree, the song is amazing as is the band. I’ve put a link to their SoundCloud channel in the description. You‘ll find their own mix of that song there as well!

  • @jdigital1
    @jdigital1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been considering purchasing both Superior Drummer 3 and EZbass, thank you for helping me make my decision, this was a great review of both! 👍Keep up with the great content. 📈

    • @gabet3754
      @gabet3754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SD3 is pricey especially when you start getting in the expansions and is a burden on your hard drive. But it’s worth it. It’s awesome.

  • @preach15316
    @preach15316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well recorded instruments!! Quite possibly the best I've heard for VST!

    • @whitex4652
      @whitex4652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You didn't get it. The sounds DO NOT come from the VST. That's the whole point. The VST is the only the box that contains the sounds. Big, big difference.

  • @biekanez1
    @biekanez1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mix sounds really awesome Mike. Respect my dear friend 👊👍😎🍺

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rob! Always appreciate your valuable opinion as I know you listen critically.

  • @deamhub
    @deamhub 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free concert at the end.... great video as usual... thanks a million

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the song is so great, I had to play it start to finish. ;) Thanks for watching

  • @mfournier01
    @mfournier01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that was a subtle but distinct improvement in that original mix Mike! You have a great ear for this and the software is perfect for re mixing a poor recording like the one you chose! Nice demonstration sir.

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for stopping by, Mike. I had a lot of fun working on that mix, a great song.

  • @skeletonpete
    @skeletonpete 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey @Mike Luke, thanks for this demo of EZB and SD3 Hansa pack. I like your track, reminds me of something Bob Mould would have done in the early '90s with Sugar.

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the track is great. It’s not my song though, I just mixed it. ;)

  • @mrlionel1965
    @mrlionel1965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am using Cakewalk by Bandlab, but I can definitely see the advantages to using the techniques you described here. Thanks so much, oh, and the track is great!

  • @LittleDrummerChannel
    @LittleDrummerChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Mike!! Your studio looks great!! Are you all finished with it now? Way to go brother!
    These videos are great and informative, always!!

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, my studio is done! Will make a video soon - right now I have no time because I am mixing some songs for a client.

  • @MarkuzP66
    @MarkuzP66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mike, this is amazing to see what you can do to this recording! I like EZ Bass. The EZ Guitar would be the next logical step from Toontrack I guess😊👍🏼

    • @TryptychUK
      @TryptychUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      UJAM guitars are already good if you just want preset riffs.

  • @DS-wi3bk
    @DS-wi3bk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wowwww thanks man

  • @shakesgar
    @shakesgar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mike, Love this video. I have both SD3 and EZBass. Do you have any videos on mixing that vocal in this particular recording?

  • @krma1970
    @krma1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see Mark King's midi slap Library showing up ! Or Victor Wooten, and Alain Caron drives, will be amazing for sure.

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I am pretty sure Toontrack will release some cool expansions for this in the future.

  • @XiyuYang
    @XiyuYang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing. I have some bass libraries based on Kontakt, I also use Modo Bass from time to time but I like this far more than Modo, it sounds way more realistic (because it is lol) and features way more articulations.
    Now I hope they release a fretless model, a Dingwall model, and a Warwick Thumb xD

    • @TryptychUK
      @TryptychUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disagree, I think Modo is superior, sound-wise.

  • @biekanez1
    @biekanez1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found the Midi note and got it working :-)

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rob, that’s great. You found the solution quicker than I read your comment ;-) Hope you are doing well, my friend! 😎🙏

  • @rhythmantic
    @rhythmantic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again Mike for the review/tutorial on the EZbass and using it with SD3. I would think this would be useful in creating my own music, especially if it was used in conjunction with EZkeys. Your videos are well done production-wise, very good quality both video and audio. I would like someday to ask how you create these videos. A noticeable difference in sound from the original recording. Very impressive.

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sal, maybe we can jump on a Skype call one day and have a chat. Would be great after all those years. ;)

    • @rhythmantic
      @rhythmantic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Luke
      Yea Mike, that would be wonderful.
      I can work a time/day around your schedule. Let me know what works for you.

  • @exoticbutters1265
    @exoticbutters1265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great mix Mike! Did you do any phase work on those bass waveforms? Did the waveforms need phase correction like between Di and amp signal ?

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks for watching. Yes, I do check the phase on Bass guitars. With EZBass, however, the two waveforms from DI and amp are usually in phase.

  • @biekanez1
    @biekanez1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    EZ bass is great software I think I would like it. Don't you use Reaper anymore Mike. I do have a question about Midi notes. Where can I find the Midi note of the sidestick note of my TD 50 module. I watched that video you made of this topic again but I can't get it working. By the way I love the ambience of the camera lighting, it looks very professional. Respect my dear friend 👊👍😎🍻

  • @biekanez1
    @biekanez1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike I bought Ezbass yesterday and I do have a question for you. Is it possible to use the standalone Ezbass software to jam along with a song using the presets as a sound like SD3 on my e kit?

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know 100%, but I don’t think so. Because the software is based on MIDI information just like the drum software, but your Bass guitar does not create MIDI notes. It’s meant to be that you play your part and then afterwards convert your playing into MIDI and then use the presets. If you want other sounds, you’d need to use a common amp plugin (EZmix for example).

    • @biekanez1
      @biekanez1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikeLuke I already thought so, it would be nice if it was possible. I'm already experimenting on mine computer right now. First impression, it's awesome. :-)

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can’t wait to hear your first bass performance, my friend 😎🤟🏼

    • @biekanez1
      @biekanez1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Luke I'm working on a new project but it's to hot now, so I will do a remix of an old cover. I never worked before with the audio tracker in SD3 so I do have to figure it out how it works. I already made some progress. I do understand working with Midi files in Reaper, but there are a lot of difference compared to SD3. I hope it will be ready one of these days. 😎

  • @SamuelAging
    @SamuelAging 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been avoiding buying Superior Drummer 3 as I already have so many amazing drum vst’s. And I’ve been avoiding EZ Bass for the same reason. But after watching this video it looks like Too track is going to take another $500 from me aaarrrgggghhhhh

  • @pritamswain287
    @pritamswain287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I have been trying to use the audio tracker to input my bass track for an original, and with followhost on, in the same tab, it plays on time with the song. But when I add midi to song track, the timing is haywire. The midi has over double the bars of the sing, despite the same signature and tempo of the DAW(in my case - FL Studio). Could you help me with it?

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, I am afraid I cannot help here as I don't use FL Studio anyway. I know there are some Toontrack fan pages on Facebook, you might raise that question there. Usually a lot of folks being very supportive.

    • @pritamswain287
      @pritamswain287 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikeLuke Appreciate it. But have you faced similar issues over other DAWs?

  • @dmacrt
    @dmacrt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. I see you were using Studio One. Any particular reason? It seems to have a bug (Presonus says unrequested feature) in that it won't save polyphonic aftertouch used for cymbal chokes, etc... whereas Reaper and a few other DAWs will save the events properly.

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi David, I still use Reaper, but now additionally Studio One as well. They both have the pros and cons, but you are right. There’s nothing Reaper cannot do. But I start to like Studio One as well, it’s very intuitive and feels like a modern DAW. Haven’t found out about this missing aftertouch feature, to be honest.

    • @TryptychUK
      @TryptychUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikeLuke I second that. I test drove all the major DAWs including Reaper, but Studio One felt the most intuitive.
      That said, I still had to use Reaper for retiming a track as S1 just couldn't do it.

  • @haraldstein2987
    @haraldstein2987 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cooles Video
    Ich setze es als Ideengeber ein. Wenn ich einen Groove und Harmoniespur habe ist es mit NI-Kontakt mühselig einen Groove über Tastatur einzuspielen. Ich könnte direkt den Bass einspielen , aber zum komponieren und ausprobieren mühselig. So kann ich auf Drums oder Keys passende Linien finden oder ich kann mit Gitarre Bass einspielen und hab somit auch MIDI Spur die ich tweaken kann. Unglaublich viele Möglichkeiten, die mir Zeit ersparen und meinen Workflow beschleunigen. Preis finde ich mehr als gerechtfertigt.

  • @MrTADEUSARIUS
    @MrTADEUSARIUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello!Can i combine the Trilian Spectrasonics bass sound too with EZ-bass?

    • @timearchitecture
      @timearchitecture 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      of course yes

    • @TryptychUK
      @TryptychUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You dump the MIDI to the DAW so you can add any VST instrument.

  • @blameJake
    @blameJake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi, Mike - great stuff and much appreciated! I have both of these tools, too. On my system I kind of hear your example has a slight chorusing effect when you added EZBass. I'm not suggesting it's bad, just wondering if some nudging might reduce it - assuming my hearing is any good. ;-) Thanks and keep 'em coming!

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, you’re right. Usually I’d go deeper into the tweaking, but when I do that, those videos end up being 30 minutes or longer ;) Your ears still work well ;) Cheers and thanks for watching

  • @Markosshahbazyan
    @Markosshahbazyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use pearl mimic module With ez drummer three or is there a different modules that you recommend That works best with ez

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Markos, you can use the Pearl Mimic, but also every other module. It always depends on your budget and your needs.

    • @Markosshahbazyan
      @Markosshahbazyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your answer I appreciate very much Mike.

    • @Markosshahbazyan
      @Markosshahbazyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Luke Mike sorry to bother you if a budget is not an issue which is the best module for superior drummer I should’ve as you in that perspective.

  • @TryptychUK
    @TryptychUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some interesting points there, but I have to say I'm not overly impressed with EZBasses sounds. You basically have only two guitars and limited effects.
    Better to dump the MIDI onto the DAW track and then replace it with a better VST like IK Modo Bass or Spectrasonics Trilian.

    • @TryptychUK
      @TryptychUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @BILL DAN COURTNEY I doubt it if EZkeys is anything to go by, the program is great, but the sounds are godawful.

  • @tedhetfieldakapatrickdonat92
    @tedhetfieldakapatrickdonat92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ich weiß wieviel Arbeit Toontrack in die Entwicklung gesteckt hat aber 149 € finde ich vielleicht doch ein wenig zu happig…aber…wieder tolles Video, Mike 🤘🎸🤘(Davon ab...machst du auch CD Reviews …..?)

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Patrick. Nein, CD Reviews habe ich zurzeit nicht geplant, aber man weiß ja nie. Wieso? Hast Du eine neue CD? ;)

  • @Michael-um2cw
    @Michael-um2cw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro u lokin like a the german actor Ralf Richter, thats to funny

    • @MikeLuke
      @MikeLuke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t know if that’s a compliment though. ;)

  • @gabet3754
    @gabet3754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just need ezguitar and ezvox and you don’t need anyone. Not even talent!