{"product_id":"toontrack-ekx-singer-songwriter-389445","title":"EKX Singer Songwriter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat Toontrack EKX Singer Songwriter Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToontrack EKX Singer Songwriter is an extension for EZkeys 2 designed to support the writing and production of songs focused on the essentials: \u003cstrong\u003elyrics, melody, and emotion\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are composing a folk ballad, minimalist acoustic pop, or a singer-songwriter piece, this EKX has a clear goal: to provide a \u003cstrong\u003ecredible, organic, and timeless harmonic foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a grain rich enough to carry a song, while remaining discreet enough to let the lyrics and performance breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAn Upright Piano Selected for the \"Middle Ground\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this extension is a \u003cstrong\u003e1970s Schimmel upright piano\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003edresses\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a piano that \u003cstrong\u003edominates\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that remains musical even with few elements around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Recording to Sculpt Proximity and Space\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe instrument was recorded at \u003cstrong\u003eRMV Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e in Stockholm, Sweden, a venue renowned for capturing acoustic instruments. The recording chain passed through a \u003cstrong\u003eNeve 8068 console\u003c\/strong\u003e and relies on \u003cstrong\u003ethree pairs of stereo microphones\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReady-to-Use Presets Oriented Toward Songwriting\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause inspiration waits for no one, EKX Singer Songwriter includes a \u003cstrong\u003eselection of presets\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA Musical Starting Point with an Integrated MIDI Library\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the sound, this extension includes a \u003cstrong\u003ebasic MIDI library\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003esong templates\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003echord sequences\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, EKX Singer Songwriter is aimed at musicians and producers who want a \"companion\" piano: \u003cstrong\u003emusical, reliable, nuanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to support songs yet to be written, without distracting from the essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] 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