EZD3 DAW Frustration Best Practices for Playback and Navigation

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  • @PlectrumShorts
    @PlectrumShorts 2 роки тому +9

    This may be one of my favorite videos of yours, Shawn. These simple workflow tips, both the “always shift” and the stretched, layered windows, are incredibly useful. I might wind up with bruises on my forehead from smacking it when I say, “Wow! That’s awesome.” about a dozen times during this one. Haha…

  • @outsidemix3626
    @outsidemix3626 2 роки тому +9

    You have the best content on EZD3 and I'm very grateful for it. Cheers!

  • @jimsharbaugh2785
    @jimsharbaugh2785 Рік тому +1

    Appreciate you! Feeling more confident in EZ Drummer3 .. thank you, sir.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      I'm glad you're getting something out of it!

  • @otrie
    @otrie 2 роки тому +1

    Shawn, you are a great teacher with a lot of intuitive understanding. I love the encouragement to train yourself until muscle memory takes over. Thanks, man!!!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      Thank you for taking the time to say, Otrie!

  • @cheetorb
    @cheetorb 2 роки тому +3

    Damn, I’m going to have to try this. Thank you!

  • @p3tari
    @p3tari 2 роки тому +1

    Holy crap I’ve been using toontrack plug-ins for 4 years and this drives me absolutely crazy. Thank you!!

  • @JakeJ52
    @JakeJ52 2 роки тому +3

    Space bar function and resizing the work space works in EZ Bass also... Thanks Shootie

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому +1

      I always forget to namedrop, EZB. Thank you, Jake!

  • @EXZACHTLYWRIGHT
    @EXZACHTLYWRIGHT Рік тому +2

    The exact video I needed. My man! Thank you so much for all the great videos!

  • @christinamichelle8790
    @christinamichelle8790 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much!! I was frustrated when I moved to my daw on this very thing!!

  • @lenseligman9791
    @lenseligman9791 2 роки тому

    This is so helpful! I was bumming out that Toontrack provides really crappy tutorials, but Shaun to the rescue! Just sent you $15 for your good efforts.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому +1

      You are the best, Len! Thank you so much for the support!

  • @rjd7777
    @rjd7777 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much, this was very helpful - just starting to work with EZ3 and this has reduced the frustration when using in Reaper. There is one little item I had to revise, as the "Ctrl" + "Shift" command was set up as a shortcut in Reaper it wasn't working to pause playback - I had to remove that shortcut from Reaper first then it worked within the plugin as designed.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      Great to hear, Ron! If you want to stay more loyal to the Reaper Key Commands, you can also edit the EZD3 commands in the Settings Menu. So you know you have the option.

  • @jamesmazur536
    @jamesmazur536 Рік тому +1

    Awesome tips and tricks I would never have discovered on my own. Thanks a bunch!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      Great to hear, James. Thanks for commenting!

  • @jajsound
    @jajsound 2 роки тому +1

    Another Excellent Episode from Professor Toon Trackian !

  • @GraphiconOne
    @GraphiconOne 2 роки тому +1

    Solid Workflow Tips!!! Game... Changed!!!

  • @deadbydawndk
    @deadbydawndk Рік тому +1

    Thank you for another great video, Shawn. Your content is absolutely gold, and the passion behind it really shines through. Keep 'em coming!

  • @ShootieSchool
    @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому +2

    Contest Video: ua-cam.com/video/mzn5mBjO97s/v-deo.html AND HAPPY 4th to my US friends!

  • @boogybass
    @boogybass 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for that Shift + Space Bar function. It's nice using Studio One Pro as it has an Arranger function that can be colored the same as EZD3. Right on!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      It is essential. I'll have to see what that looks like.

  • @josephmurr1977
    @josephmurr1977 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative! Much appreciated

  • @victorgrigoriev3430
    @victorgrigoriev3430 Рік тому +1

    This is simply amazing , man ! Thank you so much, again man ! YOU ROCK !!!

  • @bobbyincidemetal
    @bobbyincidemetal 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks, Shootie!!! Helpful as always.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      Thanks for commenting, Bobby! Every time!

  • @amppy2511
    @amppy2511 2 роки тому +1

    Another great tutorial. Thanks again Shootie.

  • @FrequencyAlchemy
    @FrequencyAlchemy 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks man, game changer! I always us regions and markers in Reaper. This makes flipping back and forth a breeze!

  • @SinnedKnight
    @SinnedKnight 2 роки тому

    As usual, best content for EZD3. Keep it coming!

  • @HarleyBob957
    @HarleyBob957 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips…thanks for sharing them. Just upgraded to ezd3 so I’ll be running through all your vids..

  • @michaelorourke5848
    @michaelorourke5848 2 роки тому +1

    These videos are superb

  • @stevecoley5383
    @stevecoley5383 2 роки тому +1

    Another great, informative, very useful video Shawn. Thanks!

  • @bg321able
    @bg321able 3 місяці тому +1

    Really useful. Many thanks.

  • @drewwilliamsguitar9151
    @drewwilliamsguitar9151 Рік тому +1

    Wow did I need this lesson. Thanks!

  • @bangpow00
    @bangpow00 Рік тому +1

    Super useful video. Thanks!

  • @MichaelBagge
    @MichaelBagge 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative thanks!

  • @Capt-Cran
    @Capt-Cran 2 роки тому +1

    As always ... a great video!!

  • @EanGidman
    @EanGidman 2 роки тому +1

    Love your vids Shawn

  • @tzhong889
    @tzhong889 2 роки тому +1

    This helps so much. THanks a lot!

  • @dewlay2
    @dewlay2 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the shift + space bar tips. You rock

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому +1

      Jimmy! Your my first member comment ever! MAKES MY DAY!

    • @dewlay2
      @dewlay2 2 роки тому

      @@ShootieSchool Chill Your farts has finally reached Australia man

  • @micklawrence4329
    @micklawrence4329 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the great tips. It can be painful at times and this will really help. Especially on my MacBook with its tiny screen.

  • @Clancys
    @Clancys 2 роки тому +2

    Nice tips. Thanks.

  • @razhua
    @razhua Рік тому +1

    The Sand Master!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      This is a good one. I assume it translates well over to EZD2 pretty well?

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli 10 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful!

  • @stevec7198
    @stevec7198 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this one 🤟🙏

  • @Bernz66
    @Bernz66 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!! Thanks!!

  • @bionysos41
    @bionysos41 Рік тому

    Great content man,best ezdrummer videos! 👍

  • @colleenvarlow8764
    @colleenvarlow8764 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks.

  • @dominofff
    @dominofff 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Shootie! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to explain all the nuances in EZD3 and EZD2. I watched it all a few times :) You did make it much easier for us all to use it.
    I have a question: would you do a video [or you already did?] on how to record guitar via a plugin such as Neural DSP? and what guitar signal chain you're using [perhaps with EZmix]? I think I've seen it all online, but they never sound as good as other people on YT or as good as one of yours in one of the videos I watched.
    Keep Rockin!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому +2

      Maybe I will do that. Should be pretty easy. Thanks.

    • @dominofff
      @dominofff 2 роки тому +1

      @@ShootieSchool Thanks a lot! looking forward to it :)

  • @lattetown
    @lattetown 2 роки тому +1

    As a new EZD3 user, I notice I can move the midi out of the plugin window onto the Logic instrument track to trigger midi playback. This is the only way I've found to layer different kicks and snares using an extracted part from a tab in EZD3

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому +1

      Lattetown. Firstly, thank you so much for becoming a member. It really helps! Without knowing all the steps you've taken so far, can you make sure you haven't tried this yet... ua-cam.com/video/IUOaysrX6Bo/v-deo.html

    • @lattetown
      @lattetown 2 роки тому

      @@ShootieSchool You're welcome! Thanks for all training videos for EZD, they are easy to understand and helpful...and the Thomann video saved me roughly $50!
      The DAW multi-channel video is also very clear...I actually knew about that in Logic. My real question though was how to layer multiple kicks in EZD3-I assume I need to do that in the DAW.

  • @kevinlentz7604
    @kevinlentz7604 Рік тому +1

    Great vid

  • @williamshaneblyth
    @williamshaneblyth 2 роки тому +3

    ❤️

  • @jimsharbaugh2785
    @jimsharbaugh2785 Рік тому

    Thanks!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      Your contribution goes a long way, Jim! Thank you so much!!

  • @frankpratte8358
    @frankpratte8358 Рік тому

    Great instruction, thank you. I can't figure out how to get auditioning grooves to line up with my selected start of a section of my tune. For example, my verse starts at measure 6, I'm in the Grooves tab, the 1 of the auditioned groove does not line up with the beginning of the section, rather it jumps to somewhere in the middle. Is there a good solution for this?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      I'm actually coving this soon, but so far... Start your songs on measure 1 or measure 5. Wish I had a better solution. Maybe soon in my advanced Grooves Tab vids coming soon.
      If you're auditioning a 1 measure Groove, you won't have this problem. An 8 measure Groove will be more particular of where it starts compared to what measure in your DAW you're on.

  • @michaelpaulrowley
    @michaelpaulrowley Рік тому

    Hey Shawn, I love your work it's pretty Ez to follow your process. I wanted to reach out to ask you a question about applying this process. I just got Ez Drummer 3 for my set up and was trying to follow your work flow tips with grid editor. I couldn't figure out how to real time edit in grid editor to effect what is already in my Ableton arrangement or session view. When I deleted parts in grid editor it did not effect my project in the daw only in the grid editor. Is there a certain way I need to be pulling tracks into Ableton or just a basic step to set up Ez drummer that I'm missing in order to allow me to edit tracks in Ez drummer grid editor to effect my daw track as well?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      Do not bring the midi into Ableton. Leave it in EZ. Let me know if that's not sensible to you. I may have missed something.

  • @sixstring3639
    @sixstring3639 2 роки тому

    Great info. Are the guitars plugins or real amps? Sounds great either way.

  • @FathomtheOcean
    @FathomtheOcean Рік тому

    Ty sir 🤘

  • @brocktpate
    @brocktpate 2 роки тому +1

    I love your tutorials for EZ Drummer 3! Quick question for you. When I’m working in my daw (recording, playback, etc) EZD3 works beautifully. However, when I make my bounces, it’s not showing up. How can I make sure that EZD3 shows up in my final mix?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      Sounds surprising to me. What DAW and where is your EZD midi? In the DAW or in EZ?

    • @brocktpate
      @brocktpate 2 роки тому

      @@ShootieSchool I’m using Logic Pro. I get my midi from inside EZ as part of the groove packs. I’m assuming I just need to hit the record button inside EZ as well?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      @@brocktpate All your programs are up to date? Your midi is inside of EZD3 and you're simply trying to export your song, except the drums are not included?

    • @brocktpate
      @brocktpate 2 роки тому

      @@ShootieSchool yes sir! Do I need to hit the record button inside EZD before doing so in my DAW? I hear EZD on playback, but not in my bounces for reference.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      @@brocktpate ua-cam.com/video/hNJmpUW8I8k/v-deo.html

  • @SeptrinusSilalahi
    @SeptrinusSilalahi 2 роки тому +1

    I Will Win!

  • @ShawnBrandon888
    @ShawnBrandon888 2 роки тому +1

    This great info , so we leave the drum track in EZD3 even during final export ? In EZD2 I just dragged grooves to my daw, it doesnt work that way in EZD3

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Shawn!
      Lately I've been paying attention to why people still drag their midi out of EZ now with version 3 that has the Grid Editor. There's only a few good reasons besides habit. Do you have any reasons you'd like to share?
      I can drag right out of EZD3's Song Track in Pro Tools on a PC with no problems, BTW. I would assume any DAW still works like this.

    • @ShawnBrandon888
      @ShawnBrandon888 2 роки тому

      I do it out of habit in Ableton. So I never need to put in a track on my daw. Sounds easy enough. I'm having issues with daw not recognizing 1/2 tempo.
      Why doesnt grid editor have the tempo change option?
      Great tutorials I will re watch , their is a big big difference between EZD2 and 3 most people dont realize that.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      @@ShawnBrandon888 Here is the behavior which is the same in EZD3. It doesn't work for you like this in Ableton?
      ua-cam.com/video/XXQagmKioF4/v-deo.html

    • @ShawnBrandon888
      @ShawnBrandon888 2 роки тому +1

      @@ShootieSchool yes I had preview original tempo off in 2 , I will make sure off in 3. Thanks that is so helpful. Ok I clicked on the tempo box in grooves tab, suddenly I dont feel so stupid

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      @@ShawnBrandon888 Good to hear.

  • @Chefjon7
    @Chefjon7 Рік тому +1

    I dragged a loop from EZ drummer 3 to my daw. How do i get that loop back into ezdrummer to add a cowbell?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      Unfortunately you have to export it out of your DAW. Unless you have a particular arranging workflow with midi in your DAW, consider leaving your midi in EZD.
      or... use the DAWs piano roll and add the cowbell.

  • @campaignemark
    @campaignemark 2 роки тому

    Your vids are really helpful for a beginner like me. I learned that EZ D3 can't be controlled via Akai MPK 249. Do you have a recommendation for a controller for EZ D3 for Logic Pro? I am ok if the keyboard is separate from drum pad device if I have to split them.. More interested in the workflow integration and control

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      If Logic recognizes the 249, It should be able to control EZ.

  • @stephencarter8625
    @stephencarter8625 2 роки тому +2

    There exists a known issue (Studio One DAW) when using the grid editor in Superior Drummer 3 in a busy (CPU hungry) song whereby the SD3 cursor does not correlate (follow in sync) with the notes being played on the grid making grid editing really frustrating and time consuming, apparently it’s due to latency issues not locking-in the GUI cursor to the note (audio) position.
    I was hoping that EZD3, assuming it to be leaner on the CPU, might not suffer to the same extent but having swapped SD3 for EZD3 in a Studio One song the same problem persists! I don’t know if this is unique to S1 or not and there are workarounds but it destroys the workflow and can render the grid editor in the Toontrack Drummer plugins tantamount to useless - sigh!!
    It would be interesting to know if this problem is limited to Studio One or if other DAW’s suffer similarly (I know it’s not exclusive to my DAW/computer set up).
    Regards and thanks for the vids….

    • @leopoldbluesky
      @leopoldbluesky 2 роки тому

      I'm finding the same thing with Reaper and EZ3. I'm starting to live with it but it is a bit frustrating. Other than that it's a huge improvement over EZ2!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  2 роки тому

      Is this Mac, PC or both?

    • @leopoldbluesky
      @leopoldbluesky 2 роки тому

      @@ShootieSchool PC here. Great vid by the way!

  • @spaantz
    @spaantz 7 місяців тому

    Amazing video. One thing I can't remember how to do is to output the midi of the drums onto a track within the daw. Does anyone know how to do this?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  7 місяців тому +1

      Search “Jedi mind trick ezkeys” on UA-cam.

  • @czeital
    @czeital 10 місяців тому

    Great content thank you. Working through it. I am finding ctl and space doesn't work but alt space gives me pause function

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  10 місяців тому +1

      You may be referring to Shift + Space?

    • @czeital
      @czeital 10 місяців тому

      Thanks @@ShootieSchool - shift + space works but the control + space ( so that playhead doesn't jump back to start ) didn't but alt + space seemed to do that job

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  10 місяців тому +1

      On a Mac would be Command instead of Control. Also sometimes DAW key commands can interfere with EZ's.

  • @LennardHarders
    @LennardHarders 8 місяців тому

    In Logic 'Shift+Space' often doesn't work which is quite frustrating so I changed it to 'option+command+space'. Another thing is that the return key which is supposed to bring the DAWs playhead back to the start doesn't always work when EZDrummer3 is active. Haven't found a fix for that yet...

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  8 місяців тому

      I'm sure I'll run into it on some upcoming Logic videos...

  • @jaybrockington467
    @jaybrockington467 Рік тому

    Saw/Heard one of your videos about dragging guitar audio, straight from Reaper to Bandmate.
    Noticed that you performed 2 actions in Reaper to drag and drop..
    Didn't catch if it was a full video or a live chat but, need the action commands to maximize workflow with ezd3..
    Please and thank you!!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      Are you one PC or Mac?

    • @jaybrockington467
      @jaybrockington467 Рік тому

      @@ShootieSchool PC

    • @jaybrockington467
      @jaybrockington467 Рік тому

      If you have the steps or, link to the video (that I can't find now) that would be great!!

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому +1

      ​@@jaybrockington467 On PC it's simply Alt+Control and drag the file to bandmate. The steps in the video I believe are only necessary for Mac which is why the video is not public until i rerecord it.... ua-cam.com/video/2FMzwBLmpjQ/v-deo.html

    • @jaybrockington467
      @jaybrockington467 Рік тому +1

      @@ShootieSchool Mad thanks my dude!!! You RULE!!!

  • @spyderyates4587
    @spyderyates4587 Рік тому

    Here's a question. I am revisiting a song a wrote last year using ez drummer 2. I thought the main room in ez drummer 3 would sound good on this song. But I don't know how to easily make that happen. Ez drummer 2 is the vst instrument that opens in my daw for this song.. And all the drum midi is still sitting in easy drummer 2. (I never copied the drum midi into my DAW. Is there an easy way for me to get the ez drummer 3 sound onto this song?

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому +1

      Open EZD2 in your DAW from it's track in question. File>Save As>Save this somewhere on your computer. Mute this track in your DAW. Create new instrument track with EZD3. File>Import EZD2 Project.

  • @Laptops1781
    @Laptops1781 Рік тому

    I know it's unrelated to this video, but I've been having an issue with ezd3 where anytime I edit midi in ezd3, and then play it back in my daw, I lose my cymbal hits. I have to go into the piano view in my daw and move the cymbal hits to the right crashes. I contacted toontrack support about this and they gave me a weak response and had no interest in solving my issue, claiming it was the daw's fault, however if I use ezd2, I have no issue. It's very frustrating and I can't seem to find an answer. You can imagine how incredibly annoying it is to have to go in and move all cymbal hits everytime I use ezd3

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      If you wouldn’t lose too much customization. Learn how to delete your daws preferences. Midi Is getting filtered somewhere is my best guess.

    • @Laptops1781
      @Laptops1781 Рік тому

      @@ShootieSchool not sure what you mean when you say delete your daw preferences

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      @@Laptops1781 The DAW you use may not even have the option to delete them. I'm not sure what DAW your using. Or really anything about your situation/setup besides the problem. Assuming you're just editing stock midi Grooves in EZ, you didn't say that you're recording/triggering, I'd have to agree with Toontrack and say it's your DAW.

    • @Laptops1781
      @Laptops1781 Рік тому

      @@ShootieSchool I am recording all my drum tracks inside my daw (cakewalk) with my e drums. Everything works as it should, until I edit the midi inside ezd3. Once I do that, all the cymbal hits move to a muted hit, and then I have to go into the piano roll inside cakewalk and move all the midi to the correct hits. If I pull a midi file from the ezd3 library and drag it to my daw track, the same thing happens. So it's not necessarily an e drum thing, it's happening with ezd's own midi files. Having said that, I can do the exact same thing with ezd2 and there is no issue

  • @jamsessions41
    @jamsessions41 11 місяців тому

    I am new to any plug ins so hopefully you can help me. I downloaded ezdrummer 3 but how can I find it in logic not the stand alone

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  11 місяців тому

      Here you see me adding EZkeys in Logic. hit the Plus Button under the transport... ua-cam.com/video/nZwwSR-4x_0/v-deo.htmlsi=MrFcn3orO6Z9sLXI&t=625

  • @tendingtropic7778
    @tendingtropic7778 Рік тому

    are these tips applicable to SD3 too?

  • @seanjones3670
    @seanjones3670 Рік тому

    I don't know. How to put my folder in explorer in ezdrummer. Make a tutorial of that.

  • @WAN2TREE4
    @WAN2TREE4 Рік тому

    I have EZ2 and the timing changes when I export it to Cubase. Frustrating. I hope they address this on 3.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  Рік тому

      2 things.
      Are you matching the sample rate?
      Why not just use ezd2 in cubase?

  • @jjjohny_a5965
    @jjjohny_a5965 9 місяців тому

    ez drumer didnt even show up in my daw unlike all my other vst

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  9 місяців тому

      It’s not a vst2, you must connect reaper to you vst3 path in the options.

  • @andrewbrosonski7580
    @andrewbrosonski7580 10 місяців тому

    I know this is a year old but this video has never been more relevant to me. I'm having an issue with playing EZD3 in Reaper like it is in the video. I have the drum track midi in reaper and it plays that but it seems in the video that you don't. When I playback in reaper EZD3 does not follow along like it is in the video if that makes any sense. It's like they are not connected at all. Yes I am opening it up in the DAW and not using the standalone version. I removed the midi in the track and now the drums don't play at all but I can play from within EZD3. It's like they are not synced. I really don't want to edit the midi with the reaper grid editor, I really like the layout of the grid editor in EZD3. Any help would be greatly appreciated and would help speed up my editing process. Thanks in advance.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  10 місяців тому +1

      At the bottom of EZ see if Follow Host button is enabled.

    • @andrewbrosonski7580
      @andrewbrosonski7580 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ShootieSchool That was it. One button. Thank you so much for responding on this thread from a year ago. I forgot I was a part of the FB group but I figured I would try here first. I appreciate you so much. Thanks again. I will keep following on current threads as well.

    • @ShootieSchool
      @ShootieSchool  10 місяців тому

      You got it