Native Instruments – Session Bassist Jam Bass

Jam Bass is a versatile virtual bass instrument built around the iconic tone of a USA-made offset bass guitar. With deep lows, smooth mids, and crisp highs, it is designed for a wide range of styles, including jazz, funk, and rock.

The instrument features dual single-coil pickups, multiple playing articulations, professionally performed basslines, and flexible sound-shaping options. As a result, you can create everything from tight rhythmic grooves to expressive bass melodies.

Important: The full version of Jam Bass works only with Kontakt 8.6.1, which is the latest version specified for this library. It will not run in older Kontakt versions.

Features

• Dual single-coil pickups with blendable tones
• Fingerstyle, plectrum, slap, and pop articulations
• Rhythmic 8th-note, 16th-note, triplet, and crescendo patterns
• Pristine DI signals and ribbon microphone option
• 200+ professionally played basslines
• Pattern Mode and Solo Mode
• Drag-and-drop MIDI patterns
• Adjustable swing and humanization
• Customizable accents
• 54 professionally crafted presets
• Guitar Rig 7 Pro for additional bass sound shaping

What’s Included

• Jam Bass virtual bass instrument
• Fingerstyle and plectrum articulations
• Slap and pop articulations
• Pattern Mode with 200+ basslines
• Solo Mode
• DI and ribbon microphone signals
• 54 presets
• MIDI pattern functionality

Works Perfectly With

• Kontakt 8.6.1 — required for the full version
• Guitar Rig 7 Pro — for the included bass sound-shaping options

Why Choose Native Instruments – Session Bassist Jam Bass?

Jam Bass combines a versatile bass sound with performance-focused tools for creating convincing grooves and melodies. With multiple articulations, dual pickups, professionally performed patterns, and Solo Mode, it offers both quick inspiration and hands-on control.

Whether you’re producing jazz, funk, rock, or other groove-driven music, Jam Bass provides a flexible way to add expressive basslines to your productions.

FAQ

What is Native Instruments Jam Bass?

Jam Bass is a virtual bass instrument featuring a USA-made offset bass guitar, multiple articulations, professionally played basslines, and customizable performance controls.

What Kontakt version does Jam Bass require?

The full version requires Kontakt 8.6.1. It will not run in older Kontakt versions.

Does Jam Bass include bass patterns?

Yes. Jam Bass includes 200+ professionally played basslines in Pattern Mode.

Can I play my own basslines?

Yes. Solo Mode allows you to perform and customize your own melodies and basslines with expressive articulations.

Does Jam Bass include different pickup options?

Yes. It features dual single-coil pickups, allowing you to blend the neck and bridge pickup tones.

What styles can I use Jam Bass for?

The provided library information specifically highlights jazz, funk, and rock, making it suitable for a variety of groove-driven productions.