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.
Plugin comparison
EZkeys 2 vs MODO BASS 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 / IK Multimedia
MODO BASS 2
8.6Great
A physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument that uses modal synthesis to recreate the sound and behavior of real bass guitars.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, MODO BASS 2 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | EZkeys 2 | MODO BASS 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | VST 2, VST 3, AAX, Audio Units (Mac only), Standalone |
| 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 | — |
| Bass models | — | 22 physically modeled basses (8 new in v2) |
| Synthesis | — | Modal synthesis (no samples; no hard-drive space for sample content) |
| String configurations | — | 4, 5, or 6 strings |
| Pickup models | — | 32 pickup models |
| Playing styles | — | Finger, slap, pick, and mute articulations |
| MIDI patterns | — | Over 1,500 included |
| Platform/architecture | — | 64-bit; Mac (macOS 10.13+) and Windows (Windows 10+) |
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