Authentic Soundware – Jazz Drums Overview

Authentic Soundware – Jazz Drums brings the timeless character of classic jazz recordings into a playable Kontakt instrument. Designed as a standalone instrument and as a companion to jazz drum loops, it provides a flexible way to program authentic jazz drum parts, add fills, and enhance loop-based productions.

 

The library features recordings of a veteran professional drummer playing a vintage jazz kit. The setup includes a Leedy & Ludwig 1953 Broadway Model snare, Ludwig Jazz-ette bass drum, and vintage Istanbul and Zildjian cymbals.

The recordings were captured using legendary studio equipment, including Neumann U47, RCA DX, and Altec microphones, along with vintage API preamps and authentic Pultec EQs. This combination gives the drums a warm, rich character that works across both modern and vintage productions.

Authentic Soundware Jazz Drums Features

• Authentic vintage jazz drum recordings
• Veteran professional drummer performance
• Leedy & Ludwig 1953 Broadway Model snare
• Ludwig Jazz-ette bass drum
• Vintage Istanbul and Zildjian cymbals
• Neumann U47, RCA DX, and Altec microphones
• Vintage API preamps
• Authentic Pultec EQs
• Two distinct mix flavors
• Designed as a standalone instrument
• Works as a companion to jazz drum loops
• Suitable for programming fills, intros, and endings

What’s Included

• Jazz Drums for Kontakt
• Classic Mix
• Vintage Mix
• Vintage jazz drum recordings
• Playable drum instrument
• Drum sounds designed to complement jazz drum loops

Works Perfectly With

• Jazz productions
• Contemporary jazz
• Soul music
• Lo-fi beats
• Hip-hop
• Cinematic scoring
• Vintage and retro productions
• Jazz drum loop-based tracks

Why Choose Authentic Soundware Jazz Drums?

Authentic Soundware Jazz Drums combines vintage drum equipment, professional performances, and carefully crafted recording techniques to capture the character of classic jazz.

The two included mix flavors provide additional flexibility. Classic Mix draws inspiration from legendary Blue Note and Impulse! recordings of the 1960s, offering a clean and balanced sound. Vintage Mix, meanwhile, uses a mono and distressed character inspired by old recordings and works particularly well for retro and lo-fi productions.

Because the instrument can also complement jazz drum loops, it is useful for more than straightforward drum programming. You can use it to build parts from scratch, add fills, or create dynamic intros and endings around existing loops.

FAQ

What is Authentic Soundware Jazz Drums?

Authentic Soundware Jazz Drums is a Kontakt drum instrument focused on authentic vintage jazz drum sounds.

What drum kit was recorded for the library?

The recordings feature a Leedy & Ludwig 1953 Broadway Model snare, Ludwig Jazz-ette bass drum, and vintage Istanbul and Zildjian cymbals.

What mixes are included?

The library includes a Classic Mix and a Vintage Mix, giving you two different approaches to the recorded drum sound.

What is the Classic Mix?

The Classic Mix is inspired by the sound of legendary Blue Note and Impulse! recordings from the 1960s and provides a clean, balanced character.

What is the Vintage Mix?

The Vintage Mix is a mono, distressed-sounding blend designed for retro, lo-fi, and old-recording-style productions.

Can Jazz Drums be used with jazz drum loops?

Yes. It is designed both as a standalone instrument and as a companion to Authentic Soundware’s jazz drum loops.