The Metal Essential
Get the perfect bass, presets, and MIDI for metal music. The Metal EBX is an EZbass expansion offering a wide range of metal tones. With a well - defined low - end that combines detail, clarity, and extreme power, it fits seamlessly in any metal track, whether it's high - speed death metal or rhythmic progressive passages.
This bass is both bright and articulate, yet dark and menacing, making it an all - around great choice for heavy music. Besides amazing sounds, it comes with a custom MIDI library and a diverse set of presets for all metal styles.
Features
- Precisely captured bass for a balanced metal tone
- Sampling options include finger, pick, and slap
- Custom presets engineered by Forrester Savell
- Presets cover a wide range of tones from dark and gritty to bright and clear
- Clean DI preset option for both playing options
- Custom MIDI content inspired by modern metal

Using the Toontrack EBX: Metal is easy. First, install it as an expansion for EZbass. Once installed, you can start exploring the different presets. Pick one that suits the style of your metal track, whether it's a dark and gritty tone for death metal or a bright and clear one for a more progressive sound. For the MIDI content, you can use it as a starting point for your basslines. Just import the MIDI files into your music production software and customize them as you like. When it comes to playing, you have the option to use finger, pick, or slap techniques. Remember to keep your computer system up - to - date to ensure smooth performance. Also, if you make any custom presets, back them up regularly in case of system issues. There's not much maintenance required, but keep an eye on any software updates from Toontrack to get the best out of your Metal EBX.