Garritan Jazz & Big Band 3

What is Garritan Jazz & Big Band 3?

Garritan Jazz & Big Band 3 is state-of-the-art software that reproduces the sounds of the musical instruments in a jazz and big band, right from your computer. This award-winning collection is the first library of its kind and set a new standard.

Jazz & Big Band 3 features trumpets, trombones, comprehensive 16 Saxophones collection, winds, keyboards, basses, rhythm section - over 50 individual instruments. Create realistic-sounding Jazz & Big Band arrangements quickly and easily.

What's New in JABB 3.0

The best-selling Jazz & Big Band sample collection is now even better.

• ARIA Advanced Instrument Engine

The latest version of Jazz & Big Band includes the advanced new ARIA engine. The ARIA engine is a highly-optimized sample player featuring efficient performance, fast sample loading, and low CPU-demand. The ARIA engine is in use in products from Microsoft, SONY, AKAI and MakeMusic and is extensively tested. It works as a Standalone, Plug-in (VST - AudioUnits -RTAS), and supported notation programs.

• New Price - Instant Download!

The new JABB3 is affordable, eco-friendly, and available on demand. Simply download and play. The entire JABB3 sample collection can be downloaded with a fast internet connection, dramatically reducing the product’s environmental impact and eliminating the waiting time associated with shipping.

• Additional Instruments and Ensemble Presets

In addition to JABB's 50+ instruments (see instrument list below), this new version includes seven organs, slap basses, harmonica and banjo. There are also extended ranges on some instruments and Ensemble Presets.

• Integrated Ambience & Stereo Stage

JABB3 now integrates the high quality Ambience reverb with the ARIA Player and has individual mixing sends for each instrument. Stereo Stage imparts spacious stereo imagery for the GPO4 instruments.

• MIDI Playback and Recording Features

The Standalone ARIA Player allows you to load and playback MIDI files. You can also produce audio recordings of the MIDI file or record yourself playing live!

Instrument List

16 Saxophones

Sopranino saxophone, Mezzo Soprano sax, 3 Soprano saxophones, (2 straight, 1 curved), 3 Alto saxophones, C Melody saxophone, 3 Tenor saxophones, Baritone sax, Bass saxophone, Contrabass saxophone, Sub-contrabass saxophone, plus derivative ensemble instruments.

6 Trumpets (with mutes)

5 Bb Trumpets (all with extended range, one with extreme range), Open, straight mute, cup mute, Harmon mute, bucket mute, Flugelhorn, Plus derivative ensemble instruments

5 Trombones (with mutes)

Including 4 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Open, straight mute, cup mute, Harmon mute, bucket mute. Plus derivative ensemble instruments

7 Additional Winds

Piccolo, Alto Flute, C Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tuba, Harmonica. Plus derivative ensemble instruments

10 Keyboards

Steinway B grand piano, Vintage electric piano, Jazz Accordion, 7 Organs

4 Guitars

2 Electric guitars, Acoustic guitar, Banjo

8 Basses

2 Upright acoustic basses, 2 Fretless electric basses, 2 Fretted electric basses, 2 slap basses

3 Drum Kits

Classic Stick kits, Fusion Stick Kit, plus separate instruments (kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals), Brush kit (with controllable stirs) plus separate instruments

Percussion

Vibraphone (hard and soft mallets), Wide variety of percussion including Latin percussion, bongos, congas, timbales, wood blocks, bells, whistles, etc.

System Requirements

Running Personal Orchestra is dependent on the speed of your computer. The faster the processor the better.

1.8 Ghz Core 2 Duo MacIntel or better; 2.8 Ghz CPU Pentium 4 or better (single core CPU). Users report G5 PPC Macs work, but no guarantee as you will not get optimal performance.
2 GB RAM Recommended
3.5 GB of free hard drive space
Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM
64bit on Windows only. 32bit on Mac and Windows.
Internet connection for download version, DVD ROM drive required for boxed version installation.
Monitor with 1,024 x 768 resolution or better
A sound card compatible with ASIO, DirectSound, or MME
MIDI: A MIDI or USB interface may be required if you are using a n electronic keyboard (88-key full-sized MIDI keyboard recommended). A keyboard with Mod Wheel is highly recommended.
High quality speakers and amplifier, or high quality headphones
Internet connection for updates and online registration

Awards Won

Garritan Jazz and Big Band has swept the major industry awards and has received high praise among jazz musicians and the press.