Product Overview
THE ONE-PIECE ORCHESTRA.
The multi-instrument classic from the ’60s, enjoying a massive resurgence today.
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15 individual instruments, all captured from the classic Mellotron* keyboard heard on hits by anything from The Beatles to the Moody Blues and King Crimson.
EZkeys Mellotoon is based on the Mellotron* keyboard introduced in the early 1960s. This unique instrument was the first of its kind to include samples of real instruments, but as opposed to the modern-day digital sampler, the Mellotron pulled them off a magnetic tape loop that ran inside the keyboard. It came with various sounds for piano, strings, flutes, brass and is likely best described as the first-ever “band in a box.” Naturally, it was a revelation from the get-go. Early adopters included The Beatles, the Moody Blues and King Crimson, who all immortalized the unmistakable tone of the Mellotron in numerous hits. Today, this piece of instrument history is enjoying a massive resurgence in a wide range of genres.
EZkeys Mellotoon captures the essence of this one-of-a-kind keyboard and comes with 15 individual instruments, carefully sampled directly from a model M400 Mellotron* using a blend of direct and amped signals. On top of that, it includes a generous selection of custom effect and sound chain presets, giving you a completely new, creative outset to an already seemingly bottomless pool of awe-inspiring sounds.
- A carefully sampled M400 Mellotron
- Recorded at Studio 9, Sveriges Radio, Sweden through a Music Man RD50 amp using an Avalon U5 line box and Telefunken U47, Coles 4038 and DAD AX24 microphones
- All sounds are designed to be mix-ready. Just pick a preset and the sound will sit right in your mix!
- Uncompromising dynamic response for great playability
EFFECT CHAIN PRESETS – OVERVIEW
The included signal chain presets are based on high quality effects from Overloud. You can control each preset by using a set of controls that will affect the individual parameters.
Recorder:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
Vibes:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
Piano:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
Solo Flute:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
Viola:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to cut or boost presence and brilliance as well as control plate reverb.
Cello:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to cut or boost presence and brilliance as well as control plate reverb.
3 Violins:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to cut or boost presence and brilliance as well as control plate reverb.
3 Violins at low speed:
Uses the 3 Violins sound recorded at low speed (50%) with the possibility to cut or boost the higher frequencies and control plate reverb.
16 Violins:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to cut or boost the higher frequencies and control plate reverb.
String Section:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to cut or boost the higher frequencies and control plate reverb.
MK II Brass:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
MK II Brass LowSpeed:
Uses the MK II Brass sound recorded at low speed (50%) with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
Mixed Brass:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control tape delay and plate reverb.
Boys Choir:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control plate reverb and cut or boost the higher and lower frequencies.
8 Voices:
The original Mellotron sound with the possibility to control plate reverb and cut or boost the higher and lower frequencies.
Beyond:
A mix of the Recorder, Solo Flute, MK II Brass and the MK II Low Speed with dual phasing, panning around, a high-pass filter and plate reverb.
Voice of Les:
A mix of the Boys Choir and 8 Voices sounds with dual Leslie speakers, high-pass filter and a plate reverb.
Clouds:
A mix of the Recorder, Solo Flute and Viola with an optical tremolo and plate reverb.
Gates Below:
A mix of the Piano, Vibes, MK II Brass Low Speed with octave generators up and down, tape delay and a plate reverb.
Phased Futures:
A mix of Viola, Cello, Vibes and Brass with phaser, tape delay, a combined low and high pass filter and a plate reverb.
PAD PRESETS
ReEvolution:
A soft psychedelic organ sound based on flute and brass.
Sun Moon Wah:
A soft psychedelic, reversed loops vibe pad based on flute.
Permafrost:
A bigger, modern sounding, passing through-melting-glaciers pad, based on strings.
Flow Motion:
A bigger, modern-sounding pad based on piano, vibes and brass.
EZKEYS – FEATURE OVERVIEW
32- and 64-bit AAX, VST, and AU instrument as well as a low latency stand-alone application
Drag and drop the included MIDI straight to the built-in song track
Drag and drop support for your own or third party MIDI straight into EZkeys
Drag and drop MIDI from the song track or directly from the song browser to your DAW or to your desktop
EZkeys will analyze and chord-separate any MIDI on the fly
Record or overdub MIDI directly in EZkeys
Use your own, the included or any third party MIDI/chord progressions and transform with playing styles found in other MIDI files
Quickly add basic chords to the timeline or drag and drop any chord from the Chord Wheel
Real-time chord display that enables you to instantly see what chords you are playing
Chord selector, based upon the circle of fifths, allowing you to change chords instantly
Presets for the most commonly used chord types
Customize the coloration of any chord by opening up the detailed view
Alter the voicing of a chord on the fly by clicking the – or + buttons in the Chord Wheel
“Humanize” any pre-quantized MIDI upon import in EZkeys
Transpose individual song blocks or full songs
Export songs or files as wave files straight from the EZkeys interface
Comes with an easy to understand music theory document including MIDI examples
Possibility to tune the piano by octave, semitone or cents
Dynamics controls that let you adjust the velocity response to match your keyboard or playing style
Three pedals: sustain, sostenuto and damping
MIDI-learn and automation
Ready-made presets utilizing high-quality effects from Overloud. The presets range from raw and unprocessed to heavily distorted and tweaked
EZKEYS – MIDI OVERVIEW
Extensive MIDI library played by a professional session pianist
All major styles covered (Pop/Rock, Soul/RnB, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Boogie, Funk)
All songs performed in full 8 bar or longer blocks
All songs performed with increasing intensity as intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge variations
Single, rhythmical and broken chords in different variations as well as FX and endings
Straight/swing variations in 4/4 and 6/8
Intuitive browser that lets you add you own favorites and arrange them in folders
