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- Ezdrummer 2 Operation Manual Pdf
- Ez Drummer 2 User Manual
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA, MG-IP grants you a limited non-exclusive license to download any Software Updates that MG-IP makes available for your model of the Product to update or restore the Software on any such Product that you own or control. User manual for the Toontrack EZdrummer 2 Virtual Drum Module contain basic instructions that need to be followed during installation and operation. Before starting your appliance, the user manual should be read through carefully.
In january of 2015 SM Pro Audio was acquired by Harman, leaving v-machine owners out of support, the knowledge base and website gutted and the software auto-update function broken.
This page is for owners of v-machines to still be able to use their $500 (new) - $350 (2010) device as intended.
Just a heads up Toontrack have updated Ez drummer to version 2.1 and superior Drummer to version 2.4.2 not sure whats in the SD2 update Improved in EZdrummer v2.1.0: The operation manual has been rewritten and is more detailed. 2.1 Farbrausch V2, 2.2 Kontakt 2, 2.3 NaiveLPF, 2.4 Roland (Edirol) Some instrument plugins. Finally, EZdrummer 2 breathes new life into the existing Toontrack EZdrummer Line. All previously released EZdrummer expansion libraries can take advantage of the new features. This means all-new graphics, optimized performance, and a selection of all-new custom designed presets that make use of the wide range of effects in the EZdrummer 2 mixer. Operation Manual for additional information. 3.6 EZdrummer mixer (only available to EZdrummer users) EZdrummer includes a built-in mixer providing a similar set of feature to the Superior sub-mixer described above. Its operation is detailed in the EZdrummer documentation, please refer to this product’s Operation Manual for additional information.
Downloads
VFX Software
Windows
- VFX Setup v2.0 20101204 (29.5 MB)
OS-X (this will only run windows VSTs)
- VFX Application Installer v2.0 20101204 (76.2 MB)
Other
Wizard Database Files
- 2010-11-12(346 KB) (already contained in VFX setup)
Plugin Wizards / vfxinfo.txt (3rd party)
Manuals
Upgrade
Recovery
Plugin Compatibility List
FAQ
Hardware
What is it?
The v-machine is a small form-factor x86 computer that runs linux and a wine layer to run windows VST plugins. The hardware is a 32-bit Via C7 CPU running at 1 GHz, 512 MB DDR-2 RAM and 1 GB flash drive. The RAM is upgradable to 1GB and the storage can be upgraded with any compact flash card and CF2IDE adapter, but problems may occur with FAT32 and large drives. You can also use any USB mass storage device to directly load plugins from.
It has two 6.3mm unbalanced TR sockets as well as a 3.5mm TRS socket for audio out (both -10 dB line-level) with about a -50dB noise floor, a 3.5mm TRS socket for audio in, MIDI-IN and 2 USB ports for external storage or standard USB-MIDI equipment. You can of course hook up USB hubs to expand the number of ports. Digitally it's stereo 44.1 khz at 16 bit.
What can I use it for?
You can use it for VST instruments, samplers and effect processors. For live settings, fx loops or just to remove load from your main DAW. Keep in mind that the CPU power is comparable to a windows machine with a pentium 4 running at 1.5 ghz, so you won't get too much polyphony, heavy cpu-using vsts or just much in general. But it's perfect for live situations where you don't want to deal with your OS crapping out, as it's very stable and can run for hours with no problems.
I personally use it as host for Toontracks EZDrummer (in combination of an electronic drum kit) and various free plugins as synthesizers for keyboard, it works fine with that with around 3-4ms of audio latency.
I'm a musician, not a programmer. Is this a device for me?
It takes quite a bit of work to get your VST setup on the device. Along with having to work with non-intuitive VFX software, complex wizards and no official support: it's not a plugin-and-go piece of equipment. However if you have set it up, you can simply turn it on and it will work.
Software
Syncing the v-machine with the software takes ages!
You shouldn't synchronize plugins with the built in sync function, it uses MIDI-EXT messages and is very slow (10 KB/sec). You're better off copying your VFXLibrary (either in My Music or in Users/xxx/Appdata/Roaming/VFX) to a USB flash drive, insert that into the v-machine and use import from the menu.
What plugins will run on the v-machine?
In general, if it's a simple (free) plugin it will work. If it needs external files or authentication, look above in the compatibility list. If not there, you can try to forge your own vfxinfo file but it will take a lot of trial and error and you're probably out of luck.
Support?
There is none. SM Pro Audio stopped responding in 2012 to any questions and the latest software update is from 2010. The support board and website broke somewhere late 2014, along with the unofficial support forums. That doesn't mean that the v-machine is totally useless though, all you need to use this machine is a usb flash drive, the vfxinfo files on this site and some rational thinking. Compared to a Muse Receptor or similar devices, they are very cheap, consume a lot less power (30W max) and they work well with simple VST plugins.
Copyright
Ezdrummer 2 Operation Manual Pdf
Most material on this site is still under © and there are probably a couple of ™ floating around belonging to SM Pro Audio, Harman International or whoever the current owner of their IP is. This page exists simply so that v-machine owners (and this product is still being sold as-new retail!) can download the software required for the operation of their devices. If SM Pro Audio or Harman would offer these files themselves (or atleast respond to my inquiries), there would be no need for this page to exist. On that basis this copyright infringement should be considered fair-use.
Also it should be noted that we are dealing with a 7 year old product and the last official update from SM Pro Audio was 5 years ago. My v-machine works fine and is certainly capable of a lot of things, so it would be a shame if it would be useless because of lack of support. Plus it took ages to find all this stuff, so here is it so people can still enjoy their vst hosts.
Needless to say, I claim no relation with either SM Pro Audio or Harman International. All software is provided with no guarantees or warranties. Use at your own risk.
Mirror
Ez Drummer 2 User Manual
For ease of other users backing the whole thing up instead of relying on internet, here (2.5 GB) is a complete copy of this page and all downloads and here (350 MB) is a copy with only the basic files for windows usage, it should work fine from offline situations like filesystem or DVD.
I would like to tell you how I use EZ Drummer 2 in Band-In-a-Box.
First I prepare the song file in BIAB i.e. chords, length, Style etc.
Next I unfold to One chorus and keep BIAB open as I launch EZ Drummer 2 standalone mode.
In EZ Drummer 2 you have to remember that BIAB inserts 2 bars before the song starts.
So just add 2 bars to Ez Drummer 2. i.e. Intro set as Bar 1 and 2, verse starts at bar 3.
Just build your drums to match what is in BIAB i.e. part markers be it blue, green or another.
Make sure you add 2 bars in EZ Drummer 2.
f.ex if BIAB has a green marker at bar 22 you just add 2 to that number in EZ Drummer 2 so you can add a chorus fill etc.
Save your EZ Drummer 2 file as a midi. Close EZ Drummer 2.
Now return to BiAB and (I went the easy way) import the midi into the Melody track.
Go to the the Plugins (for the Melody Track in the Mixer (in BIAB)) and add EZ Drummer 2 Vsti to the Melody Track.
Mute the original drums and you are now set to hear the EZ Drummer 2 drums.
Here is an Mp3 file to let you hear how my test turned out.
Test of BIAB and EZ Drummer 2
I am not a drummer but you can see how easy it is with EZ Drummer 2 and Band in a Box.
Regards
George
Ez Drummer 2 Operation Manual
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