Mixing With EZmix 2 By Toontrack - 15 Minute Mix Challenge

Pro Tools Expert Deputy Editor Dan Cooper is back with another 15 Minute Mix Challenge, this time using the plug-in chain presets in EZmix 2 by Toontrack exclusively to mix and master a band recording in Pro Tools.

EZmix 2 Expansion Packs Used

Ambient EZmix Pack
Amps EZmix Pack
Bass Toolbox EZmix Pack
Drums Toolbox EZmix Pack
Lead Vocals EZmis Pack
Mastering II EZmix Pack

Watch the video to see how easy it is to use EZmix 2 by Toontrack to mix a song when time is of the essence in a session.

For more information about EZmix 2 and EZmix expansion packs please visit the Toontrack website:

Music by Valve Control - "Tried & Tried"

[yantoaldama]

So far I've been really satisfied with Toontrack products

[ariekanibalie]

I'm really impressed with EZMix2. Feel kinda bad for people who actually know what they're doing, though I'm sure an actual producer is still indispensable for proper mixing. But for DIY musicians who just want their tracks to pop this is amazing.

[themexicles]

This was so helpful! I was about to give up on figuring out how to use EZ Mix but this video really helped. Thanks, bro!

[jm_universe]

The final result is sounds just as good as all the music I listen to everyday through my headphones. I can really hear the difference between the bypass and mastered version. This product might be just what I need as a beginner.

[MikeLuke]

Nice! I love EZmix, helps me a lot. It sounds great, smooth and easy to use.

[willy-guillermoeujenio]

This video is clean dude, you did help me a lot.

[chrisdaviesguitar]

Great post. now thinking of buying this.

[larrycavallucci]

After watching this vid, I think I've completely changed my Method. Firstly, I think it all depends on what your GOAL is for your song. I have all 3 TT s/w, drums, keys, and EZmix, all #2 versions, and their mastering module. I have Studio One 5, a TON of Waves plugins, and some others, Izoptope, etc. MY own Goal is to get songs to Demo Ready level, which to me is, ready for me to Pitch and Place them so up the chain of the industry, some artist would say, Hey, I like that song, and I want to record it. The song does not have to be "Radio Ready". So with that thought, I am going to change my method to this on a song. I am going to Gain Stage every track, using Hornet's VU Meter MK4---great, fast and Cheap vst, then use EZMix 2 to do the rest, and see how it comes out. I also like that you see SEE what plugins are on each pre-set. I also know that even with Waves presets, you STILL have to Tweak everything, because every guitar is different, as an example. So some tweaking is still probably needed. I AGREE with one other comment, that you can drive yourself NUTS learning ALL the plugins, and that we dont need 10 of each EQ, Compressor, etc, even though these VST Co's think that you do! I also REALLY like the Abbey Rd collection in Waves. Only have my home recording studio for 18 mos, so this is another Phase of my learning experience! Hope this also might someone else in my boat!

[preoccupiedpaupers]

Excellent video - so well presented and executed. Very helpful tutorial
Thanks!

[benjaminaustnesnarum]

Great learning tool for seeing the different chains and tools used for the various enhancements! Also great if you need a quick demo done.

[Laptops]

It's crazy how far technology has come. In my early 20s, my band(s) would spend thousands on crappy sounding demos inside studios. I'm sure you can still do that, but for less than what it cost us to make those demos, you can buy this kind of software and have a way better quality song and get it out much faster

[wesleyamltd]

I've been using EZmix2 since it came out and I love its versatility and ease of use. That being said, I use it mostly for the outstanding bass/guitar Sims. However, if being used marginally in a mix to complement what's already going on then it can be really useful. I think this plugin is great for beginners and pros alike. The main thing to take away is the same as with any plugin, in that even if its a swissarmy knife of sorts it shouldn't be exclusively used in a mix. You would use just one microphone to record a band, then why use one plugin to mix.

[masterspin]

This was great help! You can make C.D. Quality recordings at home, I have been shopping and this is a good sell..

[XMusicIbanSarawakX]

Very2 big help for me. Big thank for this video sir.

[gwugluud]

Very refreshing to see a demo of someone doing some other style besides cop-killa disco duck music.

[thescream]

this is truly sent by the gods for spend soooo much time trying to get a decent tone and recording sound, and so little on the actual music....now, one question here, i use the Nameless Fortin Suite for guitar. Can I use Ez Mix to fine tune JUST the guitar tracks before mixing and mastering? Or having the Nameless plugin and ez mix on a guitar track is incompatible?

[makdrumz]

Original tracks sounded pretty good to start!

[gustavojustusdoamarante]

Great video!! It would be nice if we could stack ezmix instances like we do in the stand alone EzMix version!

[MarcelloReisMusico]

hey, what's the difference between Neutron 3 and EZmix 2?

[stuartwrigglesworth]

Fantastic video, One question is it Good? Yes or no,