The VG Jazz Trumpet virtual instrument is a versatile tool crafted using high-quality trumpet samples, designed for both live performances and studio sessions. A spokesperson for the product highlighted its seamless compatibility with MIDI keyboards, wind controllers, and breath controllers, making it suitable for a range of performance setups. It features five expressive sound sets designed to emulate diverse playing styles, including Harmon, Subtone, Soul, Jazz, and Lead, offering a broad spectrum of trumpet sounds.
VG Jazz Trumpet is available in AU and VST formats, compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. It works as a standalone application and also runs as a plugin in all major DAWs, such as Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, and FL Studio, in VST, VST3, and AU formats. The instrument is also compatible with a variety of controllers, including breath controllers like AirMotion, TEControl, and MRTAudio, as well as wind controllers such as AKAI’s EWI4000s, EWI5000, Solo, Roland Aerophone models, Yamaha WX and YDS series, and many others. It also supports MIDI keyboard controllers, providing a comprehensive solution for various performance preferences.
The VG Jazz Trumpet comes with more than 350 unique samples, recorded at a high sample quality of 24-bit/44.1 kHz. Its custom-designed, unique GUI is tailored for an intuitive playing experience. The instrument also includes Aftertouch, Mod Wheel, and Keyswitches, allowing musicians to morph and perform sounds dynamically during play. Articulations such as Falls, Squeezes, Soft attack, Accented attack, and Bend add expressive depth to performances, while expressive effects like Expression, Attack, Vibrato, Flutter tongue, and Wah bring a higher level of realism to the sound. Additionally, features like reverb, delay, and stereo control allow users to tailor the trumpet sound to fit seamlessly into any mix. The VG Jazz Trumpet strikes a perfect balance between natural velocity resolution and data size, ensuring a smooth performance experience.
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