Plugin comparison

EZbass vs EZkeys 2

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.

Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal

Contenders

The side-by-side

Sampler / Toontrack

EZbass

$179

8.3Great

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

7.8Good

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

Which should you buy?

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

Specs compared

SignalEZbassEZkeys 2
Price$179
Dubspot Score8.37.8
FormatsVST, VST3, AU, AAX, StandaloneVST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
Included basses2 (Modern Alembic-style and Vintage Fender Jazz)
Lowest playable note (Core Library)A0
Hard disk space required5 GB free
RAM4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
OS supportWindows 10 or newer (64-bit); macOS 10.13 or higher (Intel or Apple silicon)
Authorizations2 active simultaneously, up to 4 total
Sampled instrumentFazioli F212 grand piano
Core library size~4 GB of multi-sampled sounds
MIDI content1,350+ individually played MIDI files (plus 800+ legacy)
Songwriting toolsBandmate, Suggest Chords, Songwriting Scales, Tap2Find, Grid editor
Platforms64-bit Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ (Intel and Apple silicon)
Disk space5 GB free disk space required

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