Authentic Soundware Jazz Anthology Bass [KONTAKT]

Jazz Anthology Bass expands the Jazz Anthology range with a highly-realistic Kontakt instrument purpose-built for jazz walking bass lines. Our innovative Walking Performance articulation delivers seamless legato transitions using thousands of contextual samples sourced from actual walking bass performances – creating fluid, natural bass lines that sound like live studio takes. Combined with 14 additional specialized articulations and optional enhanced playback mode for precise rhythmic control, you get authentic jazz bass with unprecedented realism.

Masterfully recorded at iconic Sear Sound studio in NYC, the instrument includes 6 mic positions, 20 mix presets, and comprehensive FX processing. From walking legato lines to quick passing notes, slaps, and harmonics, Jazz Anthology Bass delivers authentic jazz bass performances with elegant simplicity and convincing results.

A New Level of Authenticity
Jazz Anthology Bass expands the Jazz Anthology range with a new Kontakt instrument purpose-built for creating realistic jazz walking bass lines in a DAW environment.

WALKING PERFORMANCE
Walking Performance mode triggers authentic bass line transitions when MIDI notes are played in an overlapping legato fashion. Unlike traditional legato sampling that creates slurred connections, these samples capture the natural re-attack and rhythmic articulation of real walking bass lines – each note adds a sense of momentum and musical intent while flowing seamlessly from the previous pitch. Round robins and multiple dynamic layers ensure natural variation across repeated intervals, delivering the organic feel of a live bassist's walking technique with every performance.

ENHANCED PLAYBACK MODE
Enhanced Playback Mode solves a critical timing issue when quantizing mixed articulations in your DAW. While legato samples like Walking Performance include transition portions before the note attack, non-legato articulations trigger instantly – creating timing inconsistencies when both are used together. Enhanced Playback Mode intelligently delays non-legato samples so their transients align perfectly with the legato samples' attack points. Simply apply the recommended MIDI track offset in your DAW, and all articulations will feel rhythmically unified, allowing you to quantize with confidence while maintaining the natural swing and timing of your bass performance.

WHAT'S INCLUDED


Features:

- 15 articulations recorded and implemented specifically for a jazz bass context
- Walking Performance articulation featuring 1000s of legato samples sourced from actual walking bass line performances
- Agile Performance articulation for quick passing notes, skips, and solo passages
- Dedicated open string keys and samples for layering legato phrases over pedal tones
- 20 mix presets ranging from modern and contemporary to quintessential vintage tone
- Enhanced playback mode aligns sample starts for tight rhythmic control when editing MIDI
- Intuitive keyswitch control of articulations with additional specialty articulation handling
- Masterfully recorded at iconic Sear Sound studio in midtown Manhattan using their unrivaled collection of rare and vintage microphones.
- 6 mic positions with microphone mixer
- Master FX sections with tape emulation, reverb, EQ, stereo modeler, and limiter
- 10 custom reverb impulse responses
- Over 17,000 samples
- 10GB uncompressed sample content (~5GB compressed)



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