Year / Date of Release : 2021
Version : 1.1.1
Developer : Toontrack
Website : Toontrack
Format : STANDALONE, VSTi, VSTi3, AU
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : cured (Team VR)
System requirements : 5 GB of free hard disk space.
64-bit Windows 7 or newer, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended).
macOS 10.10 or higher, Intel or Apple silicon processor, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended).
64-bit host (with support for VST, VST3, AU or AAX). Standalone is included.
Description : According to Toontrack, EZbass is not just another library of bass samples, but something more and more convenient. The instrument promises the same level of convenience and flexibility, sound quality and realism found throughout the EZline range. Like other libraries in the series, Virtual Bassist combines MIDI work with advanced bass writing skills for a variety of styles of music.
The library includes two instruments – a modern bass and a vintage bass. The developers do not name specific models of guitars, claiming that the sound of the library relies more on physical signal modeling, rather than samples. One way or another, the vintage model hints at the sound of Fender Precision Bass, and the modern one – at the Schecter bass. Both virtual basses are five-stringed.
The library supports various articulations, including legato, vibrato, slides, hummers and pools, harmonics and other sound production techniques. The EZbass has a built-in effects section, which consists of bass amp and cabinet emulations, as well as effects pedals and rack treatments.
There is also an extensive groove library. All MIDI parts are recorded with the utmost attention to the nuances of the performance. The grooves are divided by style, with the library engine adapting the grooves to the key of the project. The library of examples is large, but knowing the politics of Toontrack, you can expect an active bombardment of additions with MIDI grooves and new basses in the near future.
Installation for Windows users
1. From the distribution Toontrack – EZbass 1.0.0 install EZBass v1.0.0 CE.exe (for installing the factory library)
2. From this distribution install Toontrack EZBass v1.1.1 Update.exe
Installation for MacOSX Users
2. From this distribution:
a) install EZbass_Software_Update_MAC_111_CE.dmg
b) install EZbass_Core_Library_Update_MAC_111.dmg library
in the factory_macont update1.dm (if necessary)