Toontrack EKX Studio Grand

Requirements According to License Type

This library is an extension designed for the EZkeys ecosystem: to use it, you must own an EZKeys license. The product is downloadable and requires an Internet connection for online activation. The activation code is provided after order processing (accessible from your order/invoice documents).

What Toontrack EKX Studio Grand Is For

Toontrack EKX Studio Grand is designed to provide a realistic grand piano that is immediately usable in your productions, whether you compose pop, rock, chanson, film music, or more contemporary arrangements. Its main advantage is to offer a "studio-ready" piano sound combined with a writing environment: you can sketch an idea, harmonize a progression, and build a complete structure without leaving your session.

Main Features

A Sampled Grand Piano for "Studio-like" Takes

The Studio Grand library is based on a carefully captured Steinway & Sons B-211 to preserve the piano's natural balance, definition, and versatility. The result fits well both as a solo piano and within a mix, with a controlled presence that avoids the need for over-processing.

MIDI Library: Phrases to Compose Faster

In addition to samples, EKX Studio Grand includes a MIDI library with piano phrases. This is ideal for generating variations, unlocking chord progressions, or building a credible accompaniment starting from a coherent musical base, while retaining full control over editing.

Arranger with Integrated Timeline: Structure Your Tracks

The arranger and its timeline allow you to assemble sections (intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus) and organize the dynamics of a song. You save time on repetitive tasks and stay focused on writing, harmony, and rhythmic placement.

Smart Transposition: Instantly Adapt Key and Register

The smart transposition feature simplifies adapting an idea to a singer's range, a solo instrument, or the overall project key. Useful for quickly testing multiple keys, reharmonizing, or avoiding overly dense areas in the low-mid frequencies.

14 Mix Presets: From Natural to Produced

With 14 mixer presets, you can steer the sound towards a more intimate, brighter, or more "produced" piano depending on the context. This is a valuable asset for moving from a demo to a recording-ready sound (vocals, strings, guitars) without starting from scratch.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

Sound library	sampled Steinway & Sons B-211 grand piano	Mac OS (64-bit)	from 10.6 onwards
MIDI library	included piano phrases	Minimum RAM	2 GB
Announced compatibility	same features and extended MIDI library as other EZkeys titles	Disk space (provided indications)	1.5 GB and 1 GB minimum
Usage	standalone software	Internet connection	required
Plug-ins	VST2 (32-bit and 64-bit), AU (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit)	Product type	download (activation code provided after order processing)
Also listed formats	standalone / VST2 / AU / AAX native / RTAS	Copy protection	online activation
General system	Windows 7 (64-bit) minimum, Mac OS X 10.6 minimum	Simultaneous activations	2
Windows	from 7 onwards	Essential prerequisite	requires an EZKeys license