EZkeys 2 review
A piano-focused songwriting instrument with accompaniment generation and MIDI tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
EZkeys 2 is a virtual piano and songwriting instrument for producers, songwriters, and musicians building piano arrangements. Its sampled grand piano library provides the core sound, while mix-ready presets add effects and synth pads. It runs as a standalone application or plug-in on Windows and macOS, with VST3, AU, and AAX formats. The focus is deliberately on keys, making it a better fit for developing piano parts than for someone seeking a broad virtual-instrument collection.
The arrangement tools go beyond playing a piano part manually. Bandmate generates accompanying piano grooves from audio or MIDI, and Tap2Find searches for grooves from entered rhythms or notes. Chord suggestions and songwriting scales can help shape harmonic ideas; the Grid Editor allows manual MIDI arrangement, while Replace MIDI applies different playing styles. Song Track supports recording and editing. The library includes more than 1,350 MIDI files and 800+ legacy MIDI files, giving writers a substantial source of starting patterns without changing the product’s piano-centered scope.
According to the vendor’s pricing page, Regular costs $179 one-time for the full EZkeys 2 product. Upgrade costs $99 one-time and requires ownership of a previous EZkeys version. A fully functional 10-day trial is offered through Toontrack Product Manager. EZkeys 2 works with DAWs including Ableton Live, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, REAPER, and Studio One, among others. Choose it if piano is central to your songwriting and you want groove generation and editing in one instrument; look elsewhere if your priority is instruments beyond keys.
EZkeys 2 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Bandmate generates piano accompaniment from audio or MIDI
- Chord suggestions, scales, and MIDI editing support arrangement work
- Includes more than 1,350 MIDI files plus 800+ legacy files
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on keys rather than a broader range of instruments
- Regular purchase costs $179 one-time
- The $99 one-time upgrade requires a previous EZkeys version
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