Toontrack EKX Singer Songwriter
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What Toontrack EKX Singer Songwriter Is For
Toontrack EKX Singer Songwriter is an extension for EZkeys 2 designed to support the writing and production of songs focused on the essentials: lyrics, melody, and emotion. Its upright piano with an intimate character naturally fits into arrangements where every element counts, supporting the vocals without encroaching on the space of the voice or guitar.
Whether you are composing a folk ballad, minimalist acoustic pop, or a singer-songwriter piece, this EKX has a clear goal: to provide a credible, organic, and timeless harmonic foundation with a grain rich enough to carry a song, while remaining discreet enough to let the lyrics and performance breathe.
Main Features
An Upright Piano Selected for the "Middle Ground"
At the heart of this extension is a 1970s Schimmel upright piano, captured for its personality: a soft attack, a "woody" texture, and a roundness that immediately evokes the proximity of a recording room. This type of timbre is particularly effective when looking for a piano that dresses rather than a piano that dominates, and that remains musical even with few elements around.
Detailed Recording to Sculpt Proximity and Space
The instrument was recorded at RMV Studio in Stockholm, Sweden, a venue renowned for capturing acoustic instruments. The recording chain passed through a Neve 8068 console and relies on three pairs of stereo microphones positioned at different locations around the piano and in the room. The result: you have multiple perspectives to find the right balance between grain, stereo width, and ambiance, whether you seek an intimacy "close to the hammer" or a more airy and natural sensation.
Ready-to-Use Presets Oriented Toward Songwriting
Because inspiration waits for no one, EKX Singer Songwriter includes a selection of presets designed for organic productions. The goal is not to stack effects but to offer immediately relevant colors: a softer piano to support a voice, a more present variant for a chorus, or a wider option to fill the space without masking the rest. These presets provide a solid foundation for quick sketching, then refining your mix if needed.
A Musical Starting Point with an Integrated MIDI Library
In addition to the sound, this extension includes a basic MIDI library with song templates and chord sequences. This is a direct asset to speed up writing: generate a structure, test a chord progression, change key, explore voicings, or lock in a harmonic groove before recording other instruments. In a songwriting context, this type of content helps maintain focus on the message and melody while keeping a coherent production.
In summary, EKX Singer Songwriter is aimed at musicians and producers who want a "companion" piano: musical, reliable, nuanced, ready to support songs yet to be written, without distracting from the essentials.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| Product Type | EKX extension pack download | Capture | three different microphone configurations |
| Required Software | requires Toontrack EZkeys 2 to be used | Details | use of three pairs of stereo microphones placed at various positions around the instrument and the room |
| Compatibility | designed to operate within the EZkeys 2 environment | Content | selection of ready-to-use presets adapted to the genre |
| Sampled Instrument | Schimmel upright piano | Purpose | accelerate workflow with sounds immediately usable in sketches and production |
| Era | instrument dating from the 1970s | Included Library | basic library with MIDI song templates and chord sequences |
| Preparation | meticulously maintained, tuned, and carefully captured piano | Usage | aids composition, harmonic variations, and quick song structuring |
| Sound Character | dark, warm, and elegant timbre, suitable for singer-songwriter, acoustic pop, and folk productions | Format | downloadable product |
| Recording Location | RMV Studio, Stockholm, Sweden | Activation | the activation code is available on the invoice after order processing |
| Recording Chain | recorded via Neve 8068 console | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is EZkeys 2 required to use Toontrack EKX Singer Songwriter?
This expansion requires Toontrack EZkeys 2 and operates within that environment. It is not standalone software.
Which piano is sampled in this EKX expansion?
The sampled piano is a Schimmel upright piano from the 1970s, maintained and tuned prior to recording.
Is the sound suitable for folk and acoustic pop?
Its dark and warm tone is designed for singer-songwriter, folk, and acoustic pop productions. The soft attack and woody character support arrangements focused on vocals. Presets allow for either more subdued or more prominent tonal colors.
How was the piano recorded?
Three pairs of stereo microphones were placed around the piano and in the room at RMV Studio in Stockholm. The recording passed through a Neve 8068 console.
How is the EKX activation code received?
After order processing, the activation code is available on the invoice. The product is provided as a download.
