Ez pattern edition seems solid , ability with one knob to add complexity/notes , transitionsect .... ik must really deliver more than jus grroves imho to fight in this area. ...
But the one i use 90 % of the time versus ez and trillian is Modo . For the type of bass lines i play it straight efficient ,fast and convicing , and react well with an amp post ...tone control is superior to anything else imho witch is key .