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Description

Step back into the golden age of jazz with the Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band plugin. This meticulously crafted Kontakt instrument is your all-access pass to the iconic sounds of the 1930s to 1970s big band era. Perfect for composers, arrangers, and producers, this collection captures the essence of jazz legends like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Frank Sinatra, offering you the chance to recreate their timeless sound with authenticity and ease.

Featuring over 75 expertly sampled instruments, Vintage Big Band provides a comprehensive suite of brass, woodwinds, and rhythm section instruments. Whether you're crafting a full big band arrangement or a small jazz combo, this library includes performance loop patches, chord patches, and multis for both large and small ensembles. Its intuitive single-page interface makes it accessible for beginners and seasoned musicians alike, while the seamless Komplete Kontrol & Maschine integration offers a unique, hands-on experience for all NKS compatible hardware users.

From the rich harmonies of brass and woodwinds to the rhythmic backbone of drums and percussion, Vintage Big Band has everything you need to bring the vibrant sound of classic jazz into your modern productions.

Key Features:

  • 33 Brass & Woodwind Instruments
  • 9 Keyboards & Vibes Instruments
  • 4 Bass & Guitar Instruments
  • 7 Drum & Percussion Instruments
  • 7 Arranger Tools Instruments
  • 12 Multi patches
  • Seamless Komplete Kontrol & Maschine integration
  • Total Size: 17.8GB (Uncompressed)
  • Compatible with FREE Kontakt Player
  • System Requirements: Kontakt 6 Player or Kontakt 6 (Version 6.6.0), 6GB RAM or more, 22GB free disk space to install (11GB once installed)
  • Mac: OS X 10.12 or higher, 64 bit, Intel Core i5 or later
  • PC: Windows 7 or higher, 32 or 64 bit, Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU

Product specs

Software Type Vintage Big Band
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 32-bit, 64-bit
Format NKS
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i5 or higher, 6GB RAM minimum, 22GB hard drive space
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 or higher, 6GB RAM minimum, 22GB hard drive space
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 10.12 or later, Kontakt Player
OS Requirements - PC Windows 7 SP1 or later, Kontakt Player

FAQs

Is Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band compatible with Kontakt Player?

Yes, Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band is compatible with Kontakt Player, allowing you to use it on both Mac and PC platforms.

What are the system requirements for running Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band on a Mac?

You'll need a Mac with macOS 10.12 or later, an Intel Core i5 processor or higher, at least 6GB of RAM, and 22GB of available hard drive space.

Can I use Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band on a Windows PC?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows 7 SP1 or later, requiring an Intel Core i5 processor or higher, at least 6GB of RAM, and 22GB of hard drive space.

What type of sounds can I expect from Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band?

You can expect authentic big band sounds, including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm sections, ideal for jazz and swing music production.

Is Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band available as a download or physical product?

Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band is available as a digital download, providing convenient access to the instrument library.

Big Fish Audio

Big Fish Audio

Vintage Big Band - Instrument Walkthrough

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Vintage Big Band - Instrument Walkthrough

Big Fish Audio

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Video thumbnail for Vintage Big Band by Big Fish Audio - First Look! by Christopher Siu

Vintage Big Band by Big Fish Audio - First Look!

Christopher Siu

Christopher Siu

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Big Fish Audio Vintage Big Band.

Features and functionality

  • The Alto Sax longs include three round robins, scripted to play in order, affecting playback if notes aren't evenly divisible by three.

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User experience

  • Some users find the velocity layers extreme, making natural playability challenging despite the potential for quality sound construction.

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Use cases and applications

  • The instrument's character is intended to reflect the vintage style, but may require careful handling due to the scripted round robin sequence.

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Software and compatibility

  • Lack of a trigger to reset round robins may cause issues when starting playback from non-sequential notes.

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