Toontrack has announced the release of the Melodic Mallets EZkeys MIDI, a new MIDI expansion for EZkeys and EZkeys 2 developed primarily for use with mallet-type instruments, particularly Toontrack's recently released series Melodic Percussion EKXs.
Here's what they say:
Featuring a wealth of different ostinatos, arpeggiated patterns, rhythmical themes and all the classic styles you would expect to be played on a marimba, xylophone, vibraphone or glockenspiel, this is the quintessential collection of go-to material for any songwriter.
Get ready for a fundamental collection of EZkeys MIDI files that touch on anything from blues, pop, rock, soca and Latin to the ambient and the dream-like. If you're a songwriter who gets your best ideas when mixing several styles, this EZkeys MIDI pack is for you. Ready for some classic melodic mallet MIDI magic?
Feature Spotlight:
- A foundational collection of EZkeys MIDI primarily designed for use with mallet-type instruments.
- Inspired by classical, pop, soul, funk, ragtime, blues, soca, Latin and more.
- 11 individual "songs" with several variations or song part building blocks in each.
- Covering 3/4, 4/4, 6/4 and 6/8 playing variations in straight and/or swing feel with tempos ranging from 74 BPM to 173 BPM.
Price: $29.