Toontrack EZX Synthwave

What Toontrack Synthwave EZX Is For

Toontrack Synthwave EZX is a drum sound library in EZX format designed to bring the rhythmic imprint of the 80s, updated for today, into EZ Drummer and Superior Drummer. It targets producers and beatmakers seeking drums that are clear, impactful, and stylized, capable of supporting pop, electro, synthwave, darkwave, or indie tracks without spending hours layering samples.

Its strength lies in offering kits already "in the aesthetic": incisive kick drums and snares, characteristic claps and percussion, electronic elements, and effect textures that immediately evoke neon lights, dystopia, and the mechanical energy of the decade. The result: you can lay down a groove, arrange, and progress on the production while retaining the ability to refine the sound within the Toontrack ecosystem.

Main Features

Hybrid kits ready to be mixed

Each kit was designed from iconic drum machines of the era, then mixed, matched, and layered to create original versions without losing authenticity. The goal is not to replicate a single device but to offer coherent, modern drums that are immediately usable, with a "dark synthwave" character that stands out from the first hit.

A wide rhythmic palette, from minimal beats to massive choruses

With a large selection of elements (kicks, snares, hi-hats, cymbals, claps, tambourines, shakers, toms, rimshots, and effects), the EZX covers the needs of a full production: tight verses, atmospheric bridges, bigger choruses, and marked fills. This variety also facilitates layering between natural and electronic elements to build a unique rhythmic signature while maintaining a solid and homogeneous base.

MIDI grooves to speed up writing

The 100 MIDI grooves and fills provided are designed to fit the character of the kits. They serve both as a starting point (quick demo, idea exploration) and as an arrangement tool (variations, transitions, restarts). In practice, this is a real time saver for turning a "modern 80s" intention into a credible song structure without starting from scratch.

Production focused on sound and identity

Produced by Timofey Reznikov, Synthwave EZX aims for a precise aesthetic: clear transients, controlled impacts, and a boldly retro-futuristic color. This is a particularly relevant choice if you are looking for drums that easily stand alongside bright synths, pulsing basses, and ambient textures while maintaining a clean and readable mix in a contemporary context.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes