Hello longtime lurker, i've been trying to get three expansions from the ezx line, which i've gotten from the sister site, to work with SD3 but they all give me a error saying i've got to update them the expansions are:

• The Blues EZX
• Indie Folk EZX
• Number 1 Hits EZX
• Pop! EZX

Anyone can tell what version is required for these to run on SD3.
Thank you!

 

Are you sure you are being asked to update your expansions?
firstly, there is a different dependency and only SD3 may need to be updated. so reread the message. and in such matters, it is better to add a screenshot.
secondly, you apparently tried to install expansions using the installer from the archive? this can only be installed with licennse for expansion. you just need to copy the folders from the archive to the corresponding directories of your SD3 library.

 

I have Superior Drummer 3.2.3 and these 4 libraries. It works with that constellation. The versions of the libraries are

• The Blues EZX (1.0.0)
  
• Indie Folk EZX (1.0.0)
  
• Number 1 Hits EZX (1.5.0)
  
• Pop! EZX (1.5.1)

Hope that helps.

 

I'm running sister-site's version (I think that's what you meant instead of constellation) 3.2.3 same as you. And got this on the number 1 hits for example:


The version the program is reporting is this one (which i've got the updates from the sister site too)

 

do you have main SD3 library installed? maybe you need to update it?
last update to v1.2.0 was released 4 days ago at sister site.

 

I have it, not updated i'll try to update it today and give the feedback to you if it works

 

No dice @Talula my Toontrack library is like this, maybe this can give some insight as why i'm getting update warnings on these 4 libraries only

Superior Drummer 3 plug-in version 3.2.3 (build 26155) [64-bit VST]
Standalone host version 3.2.3 (build 26155)

SOUND LIBRARIES

• Action! EZX version 1.0.1
• Alt-Rock EZX version 1.0.0
• Americana EZX version 1.5.2
• Big Band EZX version 1.0.0
• Big Rock Drums EZX version 1.0.0
• Classic Rock EZX version 1.0.0
• Claustrophobic EZX version 1.5.3
• Custom Shop EZX version 1.0.0
• Dark Matter EZX version 1.0.0
• Death Metal EZX version 1.0.1
• Dream Pop EZX version 1.0.0
• Drumkit from Hell EZX version 1.5.3
• Drums of Destruction EZX version 1.0.0
• Electronic EZX version 1.5.2
• Funkmaster Clyde EZX version 1.5.4
• Funkmaster Jabo EZX version 1.5.4
• Hard Rock EZX version 1.0.1
• Hip-Hop! EZX version 1.0.0
• Indie Folk EZX version 1.5.0 (Not working)
• Indie Folk 4Mic version 1.5.0 (Not working)
• Jazz EZX version 1.5.1
• Kicks & Snares EZX version 1.0.0
• Latin Cuban Drums EZX version 1.0.0
• Latin Cuban Percussion EZX version 1.0.0
• Latin Percussion EZX version 1.5.5
• Made of Metal EZX version 1.0.0
• Metal Machine EZX version 1.5.2
• Metal! EZX version 1.5.4
• Metalheads EZX version 1.5.1
• Nashville EZX version 1.5.3
• Number 1 Hits EZX version 1.5.0 (Not working)
• Pop Punk EZX version 1.0.0
• Pop! EZX version 1.5.0 (Not working)
• Pop/Rock EZX version 1.5.4
• Post-Rock EZX version 1.0.0
• Progressive EZX version 1.0.0
• Reggae EZX version 1.0.2
• Rock Solid EZX version 1.5.3
• Rock! EZX version 1.5.3
• Seventies Rock EZX version 1.0.0
• Southern Soul 60s version 1.0.0
• Southern Soul 70s version 1.0.0
• Superior Drummer 3 - Electronic version 1.0.0
• Superior Drummer 3 - Percussion version 1.0.0
• Superior Drummer 3 - Preset Sounds version 1.0.3
• Superior Drummer 3 version 1.2.0
• The Blues EZX version 1.5.0 (Not working)
• The Classic EZX version 1.5.1
• The Classic 4Mic version 1.5.1
• Traditional Country EZX version 1.0.0
• Twisted Kit EZX version 1.5.1
• UK Pop EZX version 1.0.0
• Vintage Rock EZX version 1.5.3

 

I have 1.5.2

I have 1.5.2

I have 1.5.1

I have 1.5.1

I have 1.5.1

I'm not sure that I have latest versions, but they are newer.

 

Hi, now speaking buddy

SD looks up the version of the selected set in a file named "aversion" in the set's subdirectory and decides if it's fully compatible to the program version you're running. If not, you get the error you showed us.

As a workaround for the time until you can get the actual version, you can edit the "aversion" file in the relevant directory where the EZX sets reside for "No1 Hits" it's "...EZDrummer\EZX_No1_Hits".
[You'll find the actual path in the Superior Drummer interface under "Settings-Liraries/paths-Additional libraries EZ Drummer Sound Libraries (EZXs)]
Change the aversion file in this subdirectory with a text editor from 1.0.0 or 1.5.0 to 1.5.1
Save the "aversion" file and make sure to delete any .extension (not "aversion.txt" or something just "aversion")

It should work so far. I tested it here a moment ago. Only the newest features (I didn't find any btw) won't work of course.


P.S.: This workaround (or should I better call it fiddling) also works for Superior drummer sets if you have the newest SD version but not the newest EZX/SDX version. If you update to the newest EZX/SDX version your manual changes are overwritten, so you won't have to roll it back first.

 

Last edited: Nov 12, 2020

Hi,
I have the same problem as @jorzef with the libraries.

• The Blues EZX (1.5.0)
  
• Indie Folk EZX (1.5.0)
  
• Number 1 Hits EZX (1.5.0)

I tried the @twoheart trick by changing the aversion file with text edit ... nothing to do!
It still does not work.
I am on mac High Sierra / Logic pro x / SD 3.2.3 / SD Lib 1.2.0

All the other Libs on the sister site are working fine.

Thanks for your help

 

Last edited: Nov 12, 2020

I tested it with Number 1 Hits and it works with SD 3.2.3. But I'm on Windows 10.
I suspect Mac works a little differently. Is there a kind of versioning or caching? I would try to find other versions of the "aversion" file related to the drum set on your Mac.

 

Better late than never i guess rofl

Your fix didn't work for me i think the way sd3 works is by using a soundb*.obw file and that file is included in some updates released on the sister site.

I guess you're using legit ones right, or did you get them on the sister site?

Thanks for all the help!

 

Sit-rep:
Found the pop update on the sistersite nothing for the other three yet unfortunately

 

I sold all my toontrack licenses, but I made a backup of all the extensions and add-ons I had.

 

Fair enough guess it would be asking to much for you to share the libraries that are missing the updates wouldn't it?

 

SD and EZD can see the change I made in the aversion file, but I still get the same message asking me to update and @jorzef has always the same problem as me.
We will wait for an update.
Thanks again my friend

 

Ahh. I see, where the problem is for #1 hits.
You most likely use a really old version. The newer ones I downloaded (I don't remember where atm) are in EZX2 format containing a folder called "GraphicsV2". Without this folder no drum set will open in SD3. So without this prerequisite my workaround doesn't solve your problem.
I'll try to investigate where I downloaded the update to "GraphicsV2".

 

It's true, I don't know which ones and versions but many EZDrummer2 libs got upgraded basically to be (more?) compatible with Superior Drummer 3.
Besides tricks and tweaks try to install the ones updated for SD3. It's been a while so pretty much anyone in the last 1-2 years should cut it.

 

Thank you PM me if you find it!