How to Install and Use EZDrummer v2.1.8 on Your Mac
If you are looking for a powerful and easy-to-use drum software for your Mac, you might want to check out EZDrummer v2.1.8 MacOSX-V.R. This is the latest version of the popular drum production tool from Toontrack, which features two sound libraries with five kits in total, a tap-to-find groove function, a song creator, a power hand feature, and a wide selection of effect chain presets.
How to Install and Use EZDrummer v2.1.8 on Your Mac
In this article, we will show you how to install and use EZDrummer v2.1.8 on your Mac, and what are some of the new features and improvements in this version.
How to Install EZDrummer v2.1.8 on Your Mac
To install EZDrummer v2.1.8 on your Mac, you will need to download the software from the official Toontrack website or from a trusted source like AudioZ[^1^] or GFxtra[^2^]. You will also need to download the V.R patch, which is included in the download package.
Once you have downloaded the software and the patch, follow these steps:
Unzip the downloaded files and mount the EZdrummer 2.dmg file.
Drag and drop the EZdrummer 2 folder to your Applications folder.
Run the Toontrack Product Manager app and log in with your Toontrack account.
Go to My Products and find EZdrummer 2. Click on Update and follow the instructions to update to version 2.1.8.
Close the Product Manager app and run the V.R Patch app.
Select EZdrummer 2 from the list and click on Patch.
Wait for the patching process to finish and close the app.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed EZDrummer v2.1.8 on your Mac.
How to Use EZDrummer v2.1.8 on Your Mac
To use EZDrummer v2.1.8 on your Mac, you can either run it as a standalone app or as a plugin in your DAW of choice. In either case, you will be able to access all the features and functions of the software.
Here are some of the things you can do with EZDrummer v2.1.8 on your Mac:
Find and customize your groove: You can tap or record your rhythm to find a matching groove from the MIDI library, or browse by filters or categories. You can also customize any groove in real-time by changing the leading instrument, the complexity, or the velocity using the power hand feature.
Create and edit your drum track: You can drag and drop drum parts to build your own track directly in the software, or let EZDrummer 2 do it for you using the song creator feature. You can also edit your track using the built-in tools like cut, copy, paste, quantize, etc.
Mix and embellish your sound: You can adjust the volume, pan, pitch, and tone of each drum using the mixer feature. You can also apply various effects like compression, reverb, delay, etc. using the effect chain presets feature.
Export and share your track: You can export your track as a MIDI file or as an audio file in various formats like WAV, AIFF, MP3, etc. You can also share your track with other users using the Toontrack account feature.
What's New in EZDrummer v2.1.8 MacOSX-V.R?
EZDrummer v2.1.8 MacOSX-V.R is an updated version of EZDrummer 2 that includes some improvements and fixes that enhance the performance and stability of the software.
Some of the new features and fixes in EZDrummer v2.1.8 MacOSX-V.R are[^3^]:
Aftertouch is now preserved when you record or import MIDI.
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