Standard bundles rarely include these:
One concern with massive archival packs is the installation process. Because EZdrummer requires specific folder paths (usually Documents/Toontrack/EZX on Windows or Library/Application Support/Toontrack on Mac), a simple drag-and-drop won't always work.
Here is why the EZ DRUMMER COMPLETE COLLECTION by FTF96 is superior: FTF96 typically includes a READ_ME_FTF96.txt or an automated installer script. EZ DRUMMER COMPLETE COLLECTION by FTF96
The Standard Installation Flow:
Pro Tip from FTF96's Documentation: To save SSD space, keep the collection on a large external HDD, but symlink your "favorite" kits to your main SSD for faster loading times. Standard bundles rarely include these: One concern with
Most people ignore these, but they’re gold:
| File/Folder | Why It’s Interesting |
|-------------|----------------------|
| EZX/Drumkit from Hell (2005 beta) | Raw, unprocessed samples — grittier than the official release |
| MIDI/Broken Grooves/ | Off-grid, humanized loops for lo-fi or math rock |
| EZX/Legacy of Rock (alternate mapping) | Works as a 100% MIDI-mapped GM kit for external sequencers |
| User Presets/FTF96_Master_Presets.ezp | Custom FX chains — includes a “Tape Saturation + Room Crush” preset unique to this collection | Pro Tip from FTF96's Documentation: To save SSD
❌ The Interface Lag: Because the collection loads thousands of thumbnails, the EZdrummer 3 groove browser may take 3–5 seconds to refresh when switching styles. ❌ MIDI Overload: 12,000 loops is amazing, but analysis paralysis is real. You will spend hours searching for the "perfect half-time shuffle." ❌ Legality: This is unlicensed. You will not receive Toontrack updates, support, or the new EZdrummer 3 "Grid Editor" upgrades if you use a cracked core engine.
Before we look at the contents, we have to address the creator. In the underground scene of sampled instruments, FTF96 has a reputation akin to a digital Indiana Jones. While traditional distribution models restrict users to one license per purchase, FTF96 focuses on preservation.
The "Complete Collection" moniker is not used lightly. Many uploaders claim to have a "full pack," but they often miss rare expansions like the “EZdrummer 2 Latin Percussion EZX” or the discontinued “Drumkit from Hell” variants. FTF96 is known for cross-referencing release logs, finding out-of-print libraries, and ensuring that every file uses the proper file structure (no missing samples, no corrupted NCW files).
Furthermore, FTF96 includes detailed installation walkthroughs, often solving the compatibility headaches of running older EZX expansions inside the modern EZdrummer 3 engine. This attention to detail is why the "FTF96" tag has become a seal of quality.