Virtual Pianist Grit

Modeled from a rare, customized Wurlitzer 120 electric piano, Virtual Pianist Grit delivers a raw, character-driven sound and rhythmic pianist phrases designed to bring edge, movement, and attitude to arrangements and productions. It is the second electric pianist in the series, following VIBE, and offers a distinctly more rugged and expressive voice.

An electric rebel

Designed to behave as much like a rhythm instrument as a traditional keyboard, Grit approaches the electric piano from a performance-focused perspective. It adds drive and momentum to any arrangement. As part of UJAM's Virtual Pianist series, Grit features a built-in player that acts like a personal session pianist, producing realistic accompaniments using phrase-based performances that can be adjusted in terms of harmony, style, and dynamics. It is well-suited to music ranging from 1960s soul and 1970s funk to indie, electronic, ambient, and cinematic productions. Instrument mode also allows musicians to play the sampled electric piano directly for a more hands-on approach.

Most producers already have plenty of electric piano plug-ins, so the challenge was finding one that truly felt different. This customized Wurlitzer 120 stood out immediately. It has an edge and character you do not hear in more familiar electric piano sounds. I have always been drawn to the Wurlitzer's direct, working-class attitude, and Grit pushes that personality even further. It is raw, expressive, and brings a very distinct voice to the Virtual Pianist series.

Derek von Krogh, Virtual Pianist co-creator

Key features of Virtual Pianist Grit:

• Created from a rare, customized Wurlitzer 120 electric piano with one-of-a-kind twang and bite.
• Five distinct character modes, from the super-soft Gentle to the twangy Hyped.
• 38 rhythm pianist styles designed to add movement and drive to any mix.
• 45 Finisher effects, including mechanical noises, plus 45 ambience presets.

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