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"We are excited to offer the unique Swing! Collection - a premium selection of samples from the acclaimed Swing! libraries by ProjectSAM!

The phenomenal Swing! Collection contains lively big bands, brilliant ensemble strings and authentic upright basses. This unique sample selection offers classic swing era sounds with both close and ambient mic perspectives perfectly fitted for professional film scoring, advertisements and sound design.

Live recordings of Strings and Big Band sections, pre-seated on the stage
Genuine concert hall recordings
Close & Stage mic perspectives
Close mapping for ultimate realism and sonic richness"

Amazing sounds!
game over!
nord is just the best of all time

Funny timing. I just did a home studio recording of a jazz ballad where I incorporated strings for the first time. I used the Kontakt Library, but maybe I'll substitute in these to hear the difference. The Kontakt strings sound nice, but the attack time is way too long and I cannot adjust it.

Back to the Desk!

Even though they're swing-oriented, I find the Big Band patches particularly suitable for pop and cinematics too. Especially the softer ones, as their subdued, gentle and "ambient" character is unlike any other string sound Nord ever released. So, thanks for this great addition!

I finally got around to loading some of the new Swing samples into my Nord last night. I didn't find anything that I'd use apart from the Big Band Soft brass which sounds lovely, especially as a soft pad behind the White Grand, my current favourite piano. I'd recommend giving it a listen if you haven't tried it! The double bass sounds are good too but not something I'd need very often. I also noticed a couple of glockenspiel samples and a rather nice bowed vibraphone have been added recently too