Review: Cool Jazz Collection by Insanity Samples

Insanity Samples have followed up their awesome Neo Strings library with the Cool Jazz Collection. The idea is to transport yourself into the world of jazz noir and have an expressive ensemble that is full of character at your fingertips. With nods to Miles Davies and Chet Baker, this collection will have you arranging lifelike jazz standards in minutes. As a composition tool, there is nothing quite like it with it’s true legato, mechanical noises and life like expression. If you’re looking for some jazz noir, this is the place for you.

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Review: Cool Jazz Collection by Insanity Samples

Insanity Samples make cool instruments. It’s that simple. They are full of character, quirky and ultimately a whole heap of fun to play. The Cool Jazz Collection transports you to a world of instant Jazz Noir and you feel as though the smell of rye and cigarettes are filling your studio. When I first started playing with these instruments, I didn’t feel like I was in my studio, I felt like I was in a rehearsal room with the band. The instruments are expressive, playable and all-round superb. If you need a jazz ensemble at your fingertips, the Cool Jazz Collection deserves your attention.

Cool Jazz Collection normally sells for $199 from  Insanity Samples

Facts

Downloads at 1.1 GB
Features Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Piano, Upright Bass and Drums
The collection uses true legato and dynamic range throughout
There are several articulations for the brass instruments, with some screams on the tenor sax
Requires the full version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or better

Cool Jazz Collection normally sells for $199 from  Insanity Samples

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Contributor Pete Checkley reviews Cool Jazz Collection by Insanity Samples
“Insanity Samples transport you into the world of jazz noir with a character-filled ensemble. With nods to Miles Davies and Chet Baker, this collection will have you arranging life-like jazz standards in minutes. As a composition tool, there is nothing quite like it with it’s true legato, mechanical noises and emotive expressivness. If you’re looking for some noir, this is the place for you.”