8.3Great
EZbass is bass software with two sound libraries, MIDI basslines, audio-to-MIDI conversion and tools for creating realistic bass performances.
Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
EZbass is bass software with two sound libraries, MIDI basslines, audio-to-MIDI conversion and tools for creating realistic bass performances.
Sampler / Toontrack
EZkeys 2 is Toontrack's virtual grand piano and songwriting software, built around a multi-sampled Fazioli F212 grand with chord and MIDI tools.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, EZbass comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | EZbass | EZkeys 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Included basses | 2 (Modern Alembic-style and Vintage Fender Jazz) | — |
| Lowest playable note (Core Library) | A0 | — |
| Hard disk space required | 5 GB free | — |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended) | — |
| OS support | Windows 10 or newer (64-bit); macOS 10.13 or higher (Intel or Apple silicon) | — |
| Authorizations | 2 active simultaneously, up to 4 total | — |
| Sampled instrument | — | Fazioli F212 grand piano |
| Core library size | — | ~4 GB of multi-sampled sounds |
| MIDI content | — | 1,350+ individually played MIDI files (plus 800+ legacy) |
| Songwriting tools | — | Bandmate, Suggest Chords, Songwriting Scales, Tap2Find, Grid editor |
| Platforms | — | 64-bit Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ (Intel and Apple silicon) |
| Disk space | — | 5 GB free disk space required |
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