Straight Ahead Samples – Bass 🎻🔥

🎷 Pure Groove. Organic Tone. Legendary Feel.
Get the unmistakable sound of a pro-recorded acoustic upright bass with Straight Ahead Samples – Bass — a deeply expressive, performance-based virtual instrument that captures every subtle movement, dynamic nuance, and swinging groove of a real bassist. Whether you’re writing hard-bop jazz, scoring neo-noir film cues, or crafting vintage-style beats, this library delivers natural, human-like phrasing that brings your rhythm section to life. 🎶🎹

🎙️ Why This Bass Library Stands Out:
Unlike sterile, robotic sample packs, this instrument was recorded from real musical phrases, ensuring fluid timing, organic imperfections, and musical feel that no MIDI sequencing can replicate. 🎯

🔑 Key Features:
✔️ Chromatic Sampling – 100% live-recorded sustains, quarters, 8ths & slides
✔️ Articulated Legato Engine – Real legato transitions captured from authentic phrasing 🧠
✔️ Mono Recording – Tight, focused tone that blends beautifully into any mix 🎧
✔️ Groove-Ready by Default – No quantizing needed—this bass swings out of the box
✔️ Playable in Any DAW – Compatible with most major software samplers and plugins

🎸 Performed by Jazz Great Randall Pharr
Known for his deep pocket and booming tone, Randall Pharr (Clark Terry, Charlie Haden, Bruce Hornsby) brings decades of jazz experience and soul to every note. His performances provide the sonic backbone of this library—delivering a walking bass feel that’s impossible to fake. 🎵🕶️

🎯 Perfect For:
✔️ Jazz, Swing & Big Band Arrangements
✔️ Cinematic Underscores & Film Noir Vibes
✔️ Neo-Soul, Blues, Rockabilly & Roots Music
✔️ Lo-Fi, Boom Bap & Sample-Based Productions

💡 Why Producers Love It:
✅ Instantly playable & inspiring
✅ Sits perfectly in the mix without clashing with other low-end instruments
✅ Brings authentic energy to MIDI or live-instrument sessions
✅ Great for both traditional jazz composers & experimental beatmakers