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UJAM develops software solutions that enable people to create, consume and interact with music. We are product developers by heart and creators ourselves (musicians, DJs, photographers, graphic artists, writers) aspiring to build next-generation tools to the highest standards for you.

Products by UJAM Instruments

Latest reviews of UJAM Instruments products

Finisher RETRO

Reviewed By tommyzai [all]
February 9th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1.2 on Mac

Disclaimer: I just picked this up so I won't be creating a proper detailed review, but I wanted to express my excitement over this plugin. I'm fairly known on forums for creating much longer reviews, but in the spirit of this plugin, I will be fast and fun with my writing.

Firstly, it's unique and I needed to launch and use it without preconceived notions. The plugin does most of the work under the hood, leaving simple, yet powerful knobs for the user to twist. This is a full FX unit, designed to provide an array of colors to whatever sound runs through it. It is not another basic lo-fi unit. This particular Finisher product "Retro-ises" tracks with flavors of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. There are many useful presets that serve as a groovy starting point for processing. This is not for producers who want total, precise control over all parameters. This plugin is designed to be fast, fun, and musical. .. and it is! Users "dial-in, back, and do a little fine-tuning." I work in two settings, as a music educator and as a singer-songwriter. In both situations, I need to work fast. Teenagers and young adults quickly lose interest when the teacher is fumbling around within a DAW. With my own music, I'm the teenager (I wish). Still, I need to work fast before I lose my inspiration. I spent way too many years collecting and learning plugins with not much music to show for it. UJAM Finisher Retro is my rebellion plugin. I picked this up to help me dial in a vibe without losing myself and my muse along the way. So far? It's AWESOME!! UJAM has successfully set up this plugin to deliver genre-specific flavors. It works swimmingly on drums and bass, but I especially dig it on legato instruments. I'm currently having fun running an eBox guitar track through it. I can identify some of what Retro is doing behind the scenes, but not all of it. There is some wonderful algorithmic magic going on behind the wizard's curtain, and you know what. .. I don't care what going on as long as it sounds good. .. It's time to make music and let go of my control freak tendencies that have stifled my creativity for way too long. I have returned to using my ears more than my eyes.
I love this thing for all it is and all it isn't!

Note: After I complete my current Brit Invasion projects I am going to check out the other Finishers by UJAM.

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Usynth Core

Reviewed By Milkman [all]
September 26th, 2023
Version reviewed: 1.0 on Windows

This is a big meh. If I had spent even $20 on this, I wouldnt be happy.

Got this for free, along with the Loopcloud Sounds promotion. They claimed if I signed up for even a free trial, I would get this synth, so I went ahead.

I immediately noticed the UI seemed a little thin, with lots of wasted space and large knobs with labels like "bright/dark", "fast/slow", or "effect" and I saw that there are lots of "dice" icons everywhere to.. randomize. The number of presets included with the basic "USYNTH core" is right around 100, and the interface immediately goes to work trying to get you to buy new preset packs from UJAM. Paid presets say "available for download" without any indication they are premium preset packs, and if you dont know this and click to download one, then UJAM yells at you and demands you buy this pack.

The sounds that come from USYNTH are mediocre. Some are thin, narrow, 1 dimensional and I believe I heard a little bit of digital distortion crackling on a couple of them. Meter was not in the red. Not all the sounds inside USYNTH are weak, and I did indeed find some nice quality stuff, but overall the value just isnt there compared to many - if not most - other software synths. The playback mode is sort of nice (it plays a lot like UJAM's Carbon or other guitar synths, where you have keys that are switches and mode buttons, and then keys that trigger note/chords).

If this synth was $20 (or free), it would feel priced correctly in terms of the shortage of presets and the pressure to buy more. If UJAM added some more base content and really warmed up/expanded the synthesis engine, it might be worth trying out, but as of now it isnt super good. Im not entirely sure what sort of synthesis it even uses, and it might be a sample player for all I can tell. : /.

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Usynth DRIVE

Reviewed By Kross2 [all]
May 24th, 2023
Version reviewed: 0.4.1 on Windows

In contrast to the other paid Usynth's, Drive's factory presets aren't as impressive(but once you start tweaking, the magic happens!) The overall audio quality is insane for a free synth but sadly...Drive is a criminally underrated VST.

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Finisher MICRO

Reviewed By Ratskull [all]
May 5th, 2023
Version reviewed: 1.0.1 on Windows

Very useful multi-effect that will enhance your music in many ways. Very effective and simple to use. This plugin works flawlessly with zero issues.

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Beatmaker CIRCUITS

Reviewed By zisser [all]
February 23rd, 2023
Version reviewed: 1 on Windows

UJAM Beatmaker CIRCUITS - Analog drum machine.

Another BeatMaker in the series and it sounds great.

Here is a full overview and preset demo.

https://youtu.be/NoEyqjKaF0k

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Virtual Pianist VIBE

Reviewed By zisser [all]
December 20th, 2022
Version reviewed: 1 on Windows

This is the second title in the Virtual Pianist series (following Vogue) and it features electric piano sounds.
This piano sounds great and you can use the baked in phrases or as piano instrument.
With this plugin you can also drag&drop phrases.

Here is a quick overview and demo.

https://youtu.be/3GTGjCYFVOk

For more reviews and tutorials visit UDI AUDIO

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Symphonic Elements BRAAASS

Reviewed By zisser [all]
November 23rd, 2022
Version reviewed: 1 on Windows

Another member of the UJAM Symphonic Elements - SE BRAAASS.

UJAM did a great job capturing the power of cinematic brass performance. This plugin (like the other members of the SE) sounds great and features easy UI and playability.

Here is a walkthough and demo.

https://youtu.be/zgAJT7m46CE

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Virtual Guitarist SPARKLE 2

Reviewed By zisser [all]
October 21st, 2022
Version reviewed: 1 on Windows

Love the virtual Guitarist series and the new Sparkle 2 sound great.
UJAM added cool features like stopbox, finisher, drag&drop, rezise UI, player mode and more.

The new styles and phrases are very useful and feels natural to play.

Here's a walkthough I just recorded.

https://youtu.be/wcYVYJl5wyI

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