FuruSamples’ bass Kontakt instrument “FuruBass-JB1965 Lite” is currently available for free!
In this article, we introduce the distribution details and an overview of FuruBass-JB1965 Lite.
1. What is FuruSamples “FuruBass-JB1965 Lite”?
FuruBass-JB1965 Lite is the free version of a vintage jazz bass library for Kontakt, sampled from a real 1965 Fender Jazz Bass. The free version includes the finger-style articulation library and the BaMix tone, which blends the DI and amp signals.
Main Features
- Vintage jazz bass instrument sampled from a 1965 Fender Jazz Bass
- The free version includes the finger-style articulation and the BaMix tone (a blend of DI + amp)
- Captures natural consecutive notes via alternating index/middle finger picking, velocity-based slide-ups, ghost notes, string touch noises, and multiple glissando variations
- Switch between Mono / Legato behavior using the sustain pedal (MIDI CC64)
- Licensed for use in music production, including commercial releases
- Note: In the free version, the screen grays out after 20 minutes of use, and a periodic “FuruBass-JB1965 Lite” audio reminder is inserted. Slap and pick articulations are included in the full version (USD 39)
2. How to Install / Download FuruBass-JB1965 Lite
FuruBass-JB1965 Lite can be checked out for free with just an email address by entering 0 as the price. Note that it requires the full version of Native Instruments “Kontakt 5.8.1” or later; the free Kontakt Player is not supported.
That’s all for the FuruBass-JB1965 Lite free distribution information.

