ProjectSAM – Swing is a big band and jazz-inspired virtual instrument library for Exposition. Built for composers, producers, and arrangers, it captures the real sound of jazz bands, film scores, and swing-era bands. Recorded with the same attention to detail as ProjectSAM’s piano libraries, Swing delivers both dynamic big band arrangements and smooth jazz textures, making it ideal for film scoring, commerçant, and retro-inspired music productions.
Feature Highlights:
- Big Band Sound – Brass, tenor, rhythm section, and jazz ensembles recorded together for a real swing feel.
- Stylish Articulations – Add falls, shakes, doits, crescendos, and breathy, typical of jazz performance.
- Rhythm Section – Upright bass, drums, guitar, and guitar for a full jazz ensemble setup.
- Pre-Orchestrated Ensembles – Play chords or lines and trigger realistic jazz arrangements instantly.
- Kontakt Interface – Simple and intuitive control over sections, dynamics, and articulations.
What’s New 2025:
- Dedicated Swing Focus – Unlike Symphobia, Swing is tailored specifically for jazz and big band scoring.
- Expanded Articulations – New jazz-style phrasing and performance techniques.
- Groove-Oriented Rhythm Section – Authentic bass and drum grooves included.
- Ensemble Presets – Quickly load full jazz orchestrations without heavy setup.
- Improved Interface – Updated for smoother workflow in Kontakt.
Quick Guide:
- Launch Kontakt Player and load ProjectSAM – Swing.
- Select a section patch (brass, saxes, or rhythm).
- Use keyswitches to switch between jazz articulations.
- Combine brass and sax ensembles with the rhythm section to achieve a full, big band sound.
- Adjust dynamics with MIDI CC controls for expressive phrasing.
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System Requirements:
- Package– Native Instruments Kontakt / Kontakt Player.
- Function System – Space 10 or later, or macOS 10.13 or later.
- Random Memory– Minimum 8 GB (16 GB recommended).
- Disk Place– Around 20–25 GB required.
- DAW Suitability– Action with Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton, Reaper, FL Studio, Pro Instruments, etc.
Download Steps:
- Visit the ProjectSAM official website or an authorized distributor.
- Purchase Swing and receive your license/serial number.
- Open Native Access, log in, and enter your serial code.
- Download and install the library through Native Access.
- Open Exposition, load Swing, and start composing jazz-inspired music.
FAQ – ProjectSAM Swing (Win/Mac):
Q1. What is ProjectSAM Swing: Big Band?
It’s a virtual instrument library focused on big band jazz sounds.
Q2. Which platforms are supported?
It runs on both Windows and Mac via Kontakt.
Q3. Do I need the full side of Kontakt?
Yes, the full side of Kontakt is required.
Q4. Are the sounds royalty-free?
Yes, all included instruments can be used in commercial music.
Q5. What styles does it cover best?
It’s ideal for swing, jazz, film scoring, and big band arrangements.
