MIDI files

THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR SONG Basic, sturdy grooves covering the essentials of country drumming. In a country song, nothing contends with the vocal. Probably more so than in any genre, it completely bathes in the center stage limelight. But just like in any kind of music, all instruments in a song work in each other’s favor. Without the guitars or the piano, the vocal would fall flat. And especially in uptempo music.

COUNTRY SONGS THAT POP A contemporary fusion of country and pop playing styles for piano. Already back in the 1970s, artists started deviating from the traditional country mold by incorporating obvious elements of pop music, both in terms of songwriting, instrumentation and production. It proved hugely successful in reaching new audiences outside the core demographic. Still to this day, chart-topping stars like Taylor Swift.

INSTANT DEATH50 guitar tones inspired by the past 30 years of death metal evolution.50 individually engineered guitar tones, all modeled after some of the most genre-defining albums and bands of the past 30 years of death metal. Welcome on board a wild round-the-world trip that’ll beam you back to Stockholm and its trendsetting 1990s, across the Atlantic to Florida and the height of the technical death metal era.

THE INSPIRATION STATIONEZkeys MIDI inspired by modern electronic dance music.This collection of EZkeys MIDI features 20 individual “songs” inspired by a wealth of modern and hook-heavy electronic dance music where the keys, naturally, have a dominant role. Each song was broken down in three separate ‘Chords,’ ‘Melody’ and ‘Arpeggio’ sections with subfolders...

AN OCEAN OF EMOTION Modern pop and rock ballads chock-full of drama and melancholy. From jazz to R&B, soul, pop and even metal – piano-based ballads have made lasting forays into all different genres over the years. It may be that the timbre of the piano adds another dimension of heart-wrenching narrative or that its harmonic color translates especially well in wound down tempos – but regardless of reason.

YOU TOO CAN WRITE FUSION Ever wanted that awesome fusion keyboard player, just lining up song ideas for you to build on? Here you go. The Fusion EZkeys MIDI pack presents a diverse collection of keyboard MIDI, all inspired by fusion music from then and now. Expect a seamless blend of rock, jazz and funk that takes technicality, tonality and context to a new level. While this is very much a classic...

THE SOLUTION FOR YOUR FUSION TUNES For songs where groove, technicality and that “session drummer” finesse is front and center. Fusion. “The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity”. The general dictionary definition of the word applies perfectly to the music genre as well – it’s a mix of disparate elements from several genres that.

THE POWER OF PRAISEThe melancholy of the blues, the heartache of soul, the subtlety of jazz and the uplifting joy of the boogie – all encapsulated in the power of praise.A lot of modern music stems from gospel. It’s a melting pot of root music. It has the melancholy of the blues, the heartache of soul, the subtlety of jazz and the uplifting joy of the boogie – all encapsulated in the power of praise.

BEAT IDEAS Three decades worth of hip-hop hooks for you to hone, mold and shape into your own music. Regardless of whether it’s new school, boom bap or trap – strip any hip-hop track of the vocal and you’ll notice that what often plays a central role is a keyboard part. Sampled or not, a basic chord structure with a repetitive and melodic hook is undeniably one of the most significant...

THE BEAT OF THE STREETAnything from boom bap to Detroit offbeat, old-school rap, trap and much, much more.Regardless if the drummer’s before, on or off the beat – it’s never by chance. The art of playing hip-hop drums is all about the feel, touch and vibe, all equally intertwined in making the ultimate foundation for the very heart of any hip-hop track: the groove. This pack takes...

A MODERN MERGEEZkeys MIDI that merges hip-hop with that unmistakable soul-like flair of R&B.In today’s music landscape, the lines between genres keep getting more and more smudged – especially so when it comes to the likes of hip-hop and R&B. Collaborations, guest appearances, performing producers and DJs – the field is wide open for players on both sides of the ‘fence’...

HOOKS ARE IN THE HOUSEParts, hooks and loops inspired by a wide range of house styles.The House EZkeys MIDI pack rounds up an impressive collection of material inspired by contemporary house music. While most of the pack’s general ‘song’ content is categorized in common parts, it also includes a section with 20 unique piano stab-type loops as well as five different themes featuring...

NO RULES APPLY From the Indiependent SDX comes a fearless collection of drum grooves. About True creative freedom is when only your imagination limits what you can do. When you dare go where no one else has gone and have no one to answer to but your own creative self. That’s the genuine, unbridled spirit of independence. With that as a foundation and a strongly voiced anything goes-philosophy.

A METAL MELTING POT A versatile collection of drum grooves and fills by Animals as Leaders drummer Matt Garstka. Matt Garstka of progressive metal pioneers Animals as Leaders is one of the most technically proficient and versatile drummers in today’s metal scene. With a degree from Berklee and a history of drumming his way through numerous genres, he brings a unique take on how to approach the...

THE GOSPEL IS IN THE GROOVE.Drum grooves and fills inspired by the wealth of styles associated with gospel. The Gospel Grooves MIDI pack presents a broad collection of drum grooves and fills inspired by the enormous wealth of styles that commonly get sorted under ‘gospel.’ It was performed by one of today’s most in-demand drummers in the field: Calvin Rodgers. With recording...

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Picking up where Monster MIDI Pack 2 – Odd Meters left off, but focusing solely on fills! Once again, session drummer Peter Fredlander is back with a plethora of insanely well played and inventive fills, hierarchically organized by level of intensity and complexity, ranging in style to cover anything from laid back Pop or Country to complex Hard Rock and Metal. This is...

A NEW WAVE OF IDEAS Piano and keyboard variations inspired by the new wave of synth-driven pop predominant in the ’80s. While stemming from the post-punk era of the late ‘70s but eventually becoming more and more synonymous with the budding synth-pop scene of the early ’80s, the catch-all use of the term “new wave” has been subject to debate and stylistic confusion. However.

THE ONE-STOP POP SHOP Playing variations inspired by modern pop songs where the piano stars in the leading role. The piano has always been an efficient vehicle of rhythm and melody across the genres. However, in a lot of contemporary pop and rock music of the past decade, the guitar has been at the focal point and often somewhat overshadowed the piano as a leading instrument. In recent years, though.

IN THE POCKET A melting pot of styles – perfect for any modern track or beat. Description The verse may have a tight hip-hop loop, the pre-chorus a subtle crescendo and, ultimately, the chorus may break out into a bombastic, full-on funk groove. This is just one scenario, but in a lot of modern music production, mixing and matching sound, style and groove is paramount to a song’s narrative.

IN THE POCKET Tight, in the pocket drums, perfect for anything from hip hop to dance, classic pop and uptempo rock. The Pop! MIDI presents an impressive collection of inspiring beats and fills played by Toontrack veteran Per Mikaelsson (Claustrophobic EZX, Nashville EZX, Funkmasters EZX). Covering styles ranging from hip hop to dance, classic pop and uptempo rock. This pack is perfect for anyone looking...

THE RHYTHM OF THE WILD Mario Duplantier of Gojira delivers a violent piece of drum art. By molding disparate elements of classic, progressive and extreme metal, the brand of sound that Gojira represents has lent them a position as one of the forerunners in today’s metal scene. One key ingredient behind the monster that has become Gojira is the incomparable drumming of Mario Duplantier – an inventive.

This disc contains: Toontrack SDX New York Studios Vol.1 MIDI v1.4.2 Toontrack SDX New York Studios Vol.2 MIDI Recorded at Avatar Studios (formerly The Power Station). Superior Drummer is the award-winning, professional drum production studio aimed at the user looking for total control in any aspect imaginable when it comes to producing drums. Avatar Studios (formerly The Power Station). NEW YORK STUDIOS VOL.

STRAIGHT UP SHUFFLE A broad palette of piano and keyboard playing styles – all with that unmistakable shuffle feel. The shuffled groove has been immortalized in numerous timeless songs over the years. In more modern contexts, though, it’s become somewhat synonymous with genres like AOR and fusion, but it can be found in practically any style of music – from traditional blues to contemporary pop.

INSTANT INSPIRATION Piano playing variations inspired by some of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the past few decades. For decades now, the piano has been a natural vehicle to help songwriters voice their craft. There’s just something about its expressive range that speaks on a fundamental level – it’s the perfect instrument to set a scene. In the right context, a lone piano...