Jazz Anthology: Bass

Kontakt Instrument

$79.00 plus tax
~~$119.00~~

Intro pricing — Ends November 3rd

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.

Requires Kontakt (full license) version 6.8 or higher. Does not support the free Kontakt Player.

Free Pulse Downloader app and account required for installation.

Pays royalties to performers.

Trailer

60-Second Walkthrough

OVERVIEW

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.

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)

Fig. 1 - Perform View

Fig. 2 - Mics Mixer

Fig. 3 - Master Effects

Listen to Jazz Anthology: Bass

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Incredible - you’ve captured lightning in a bottle yet again!

- Peter H., VI-Control comment

Once again, Authentic Soundware NAILS it. Exactly the right stuff for the style of pop tunes from 30s - 60s... and current jazz, musical comedy and other iconic styles. And thoughtful layout and mapping for easy and fast workflow. Grateful this library exists. Essential. Oh yeah, and SIX mics!

- Michael A., YouTube Comment

Can't tell if it's real or vst. A+

- VI-Control comment

Incredible sound and articulations. This has to be the ultimate best bass, jazz or otherwise, on the planet!

- Michael V.,

Sounds incredibly gorgeous!!!

- YouTube Comment

My jazz template just got an upgrade!

- YouTube comment

[Jazz Anthology Bass] is what I have been hoping and praying for, like, forever. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for creating those wonderful instruments for those of us who are after exactly that kind of vibe and spirit and sound. Your dedication shows in every tiny aspect of them.

- Manuel A,

LEARN MORE

Fig. 1 - General overview of the library

Fig. 2 - An in-depth technical walkthrough of the library

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

Articulations

Performance

Walking Performance (legato)
Agile Performance (legato)

Standard

Sustain - Mono
Sustain - Poly
Staccato
Arco sustain

Extended Techniques

Walking slides (half step/whole step, up/down)
Unpitched slides (down long, down short, up long)
Muted (pitched)
Muted (unpitched)
Grace notes
Bends (up/down)
Slaps
Harmonics
Open strings (sustain with performance repetitions)

Microphone Positions

Close Low - AKG C12 tube mic
Close High - RCA 44 ribbon mic
Body - RCA 77 ribbon mic
DI - bridge pickup
Overhead - RCA 77 ribbon mic (mid-distance through Fairchild limiter)
Room - stereo AEA R88 ribbon mic

Other

1 User Guide - download here

Approx ~10GB of sample content (~5.5GB compressed)

Approx ~17,000 samples

LOVINGLY MADE IN N.Y.C.

All our Kontakt libraries are carefully crafted in N.Y.C.
by veteran composer and arranger Jared Hunter.

WATCH A DEMO

Fig. 1 - A sneak peek at some of the extended articulations

Specifications:

Size:	~10GB uncompressed
NKI files:	1
Resolution:	24-bit 48kHz
Instruments:	bass

Requirements:

Kontakt (full license) version 6.8 or higher. Does not support the free Kontakt Player.
Free Pulse Downloader app and account required for installation.

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