- Publisher: Native Instruments
- Product: Jazz Hop
- Release: HiDERA
- Version: 1.0.0
- Format: Leap Expansion
- Requirements: Kontakt 8
It’s the unmistakable vibe of a late night. The warm crackle of vinyl, the gentle melancholy of a jazz piano, and a laid-back drum loop that instantly puts you in a state of flow. The world of lo-fi and jazz hop is built on this feeling—a nostalgic, soulful texture that has become the soundtrack for studying, relaxing, and creating. But capturing that authentic, dusty character can be a journey in itself.
What if you could access that entire sound world instantly? What if you could play with those sounds like an instrument, creating happy accidents and fluid new ideas on the fly?
Welcome to Leap, your portal to bold new sounds. And just dropped: Jazz Hop, your free ticket to the heart of the lo-fi movement.
Meet Leap: Where Sound Becomes an Instrument
Leap is a new and inspiring instrument for Kontakt 8 that transforms sound into a playground of possibility. It’s designed to break you out of creative ruts and make the production process feel less like programming and more like playing.
With Leap, every loop becomes a malleable, expressive instrument.
- Twist pitch, warp speed, and slice loops—all with the simple press of a key.
- Spark instant inspiration with playful, built-in performance effects.
- Discover happy accidents and unexpected variations that lead to your most unique ideas yet.
Leap is a creative partner that encourages exploration, making every session fluid, fun, and full of potential. Each Leap Expansion is a carefully curated step into a new genre, and Jazz Hop is your essential starting point.
The Essential Sound of a Rainy Day
The Jazz Hop expansion is a complete, curated palette of sounds designed to give you everything you need to produce authentic, late-night lo-fi hip hop beats. We’ve captured the very essence of the genre, providing you with an instant toolkit of warm, soulful, and inspiring sounds.
Dive into a collection defined by:
- Dusty Vinyl Textures: The essential atmospheric crackle and warmth that glues every lo-fi track together.
- Smooth Jazz Melodics: Lush piano and keyboard chords, gentle guitar lines, and soulful brass that provide instant melodic foundations.
- Laid-Back Rhythms: Mellow drum loops, organic percussion, and deep upright bass lines that create the perfect relaxed groove.
What’s Inside Your Jazz Hop Toolkit?
The Leap: Jazz Hop expansion comes loaded with 160 carefully curated sounds, ready to be twisted, warped, and performed. The collection includes 148 loops and 12 one-shot samples.
Loops:
- Drums: 50 laid-back and dusty drum breaks
- Piano/Keys: 21 smooth jazz chord progressions and melodies
- Guitar: 13 gentle and soulful guitar loops
- SFX: 14 vinyl crackles, tape hiss, and other essential textures
- Percussion: 11 organic percussion loops
- Bass: 10 deep upright and electric bass lines
- Brass: 8 mellow horn loops
- Mallet: 7 vibraphone and mallet loops
- Synth & Lead: 8 synth leads and pads
- Strings, Organ & Vocal: 6 additional loops for unique melodic flavor
One-Shots:
- A focused collection of 12 essential one-shots, including drums, SFX, mallets, and vocals to round out your productions.
Expand Your Sound World
The Leap: Jazz Hop expansion is your free entry point into a new universe of sound. Please note that it requires the free Kontakt 8 player to use.
Tip: Some Leap Expansions are included in Komplete 15 Standard and above. With Komplete, you get over 150 products, a 300 GB library, and more than 50,000 sounds to explore.
Ready to find your chill? Start your journey with Leap and the timeless sound of Jazz Hop today.
Download Leap: Jazz Hop for Free and Start Creating!