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Welcome to the studio lounge of UJAM Instruments. A place to kick back, relax and explore some great articles and video content on all your favorite UJAM products including news, reviews, tutorials and behind the scenes stories to inspire and delight. The UJAM Instruments lounge features some of the finest talent in the music production industry sharing their stories, ideas and professional experience helping you to progress in your music creation journey and get the most out of your UJAM Instruments.

UJAM Release Virtual Drummer BRUTE

BRUTE has been designed, recorded and processed to do one thing really well: Compete with layered walls of distorted guitars while maintaining character and detail.

August 12th, 2021

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Hot Plug-in Summer: 50% Off Until July 18th!

Save 50% across all plug-ins and bundles* & get the Plugin Alliance MEGA Bundle 3 months free

UJAM Release Symphonic Elements DRUMS

DRUMS puts Hans Zimmer’s personal collection of percussive samples and phrases at your fingertips. Save up to $/€ 70 with the intro and loyalty offers available until July 4th, 2021.

June 24th, 2021

UJAM Release Beatmaker GLORY

Beatmaker GLORY is a virtual drum machine for genres like trap and modern hip hop, available now in our shop and your favorite dealers worldwide.

UJAM Release Groovemate ONE

New product line available: German-American plug-in makers UJAM launch Groovemate ONE. It is the company’s first plug-in to their new series of virtual percussion including sounds like tambourines, shakers and one-shot shakers, as well as claps.

April 29th, 2021

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Press Release Finisher RETRO

German-American plug-in makers UJAM launch Finisher RETRO. It is the company’s fifth addition to their series of virtual multi-effects that are designed to combine the power of an entire effect rack with the ease-of-use of a single plug-in.

March 25th, 2021

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Make Beats for a Game Trailer and Win a Full Bundle Worth $1099

Create dark, dystopian, broken beats, throw in some epic strings and top it up with highly distorted guitars to win a free Full Bundle worth $1099, runner ups get an instrument bundle of choice (excl. the Full Bundle!). This competition ends on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021.

March 9th, 2021

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UJAM Release Beatmaker NEMESIS

UJAM launch NEMESIS, the eighth addition to their Beatmaker line. This action-packed drum machine is made for powerful, dark and complex music.

February 25th, 2021

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Sorry, This Campaign Has Been Expired

We partnered with our friends from Mastering the Mix to give you a free BASSROOM plug-in worth 69 USD with a purchase until February 14th, 2021.

January 21st, 2021

UJAM Release Virtual Drummer DEEP

UJAM launch DEEP, the fourth addition to their Virtual Drummer line. It’s a contemporary drummer with a 60s & 70s vibe available in VST, AU 2 and AAX formats.

January 21st, 2021

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Top Music Industry Trends in 2021

The new roles of record labels, how to use streaming to grow your music brand, and what to look out for in new plug-ins to make your sound feel contemporary and polished

January 10th, 2021

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Upcoming Music Trends In 2021

The genres and subgenres on the rise into the coming year — if you want to jump on these before they peak, read on!

December 27th, 2020

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ujam Release Beatmaker KANDY

ujam launch KANDY, the seventh addition to their Beatmaker line. This drum instrument is a bleeding-edge virtual beatmaker for contemporary pop music.

December 17th, 2020

Symphonic Elements STRIIIINGS Available for Pre-Order

UJAM announce the start of the pre-order period for STRIIIINGS. It’s the first title of their new Symphonic Elements series, a collection of modern orchestral virtual instruments for anything from film score to pop music.

November 19th, 2020

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Press Release: UJAM Release Finisher FLUXX

German-American plug-in makers UJAM launch Finisher FLUXX. It is the company’s third addition to their series of virtual multi-effects. You may call this plug-in the evil genius of creative FX. It’s designed to bring dead sounds back to life.

October 22nd, 2020

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New Free Update Released: Virtual Drummer 2.1

Where to find the new free version 2.1, what to expect from this update and how to upgrade if you still own version 1.

October 8th, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to EDM Sound Design

How to break down your favorite sounds, bend them to your will, and create new ones that leave your audience begging for more.

September 27th, 2020

New Free Update Released: Beatmaker 2.1

Learn about Version 2.1 of Beatmaker including exclusive PreSonus Keyboard Highlighting as well as GUI resizing, DAW quantization, and minor bug fixes.

September 3rd, 2020

Music is Medicine

We acknowledge that in this challenging time for anyone everywhere on the planet, music is an essential source of strength and healing...

August 26th, 2020

Create Your Own Version of “MONSTER” With Beatmaker HYPE

Create your own version of “MONSTER“ by Matthias Mayr to win the ujam Full Bundle. This competition ends on Sunday, September 6th 2020.

August 23rd, 2020

ujam Release Beatmaker HYPE

ujam Instruments launch HYPE, the latest addition to their Beatmaker line. HYPE is available now in VST, AU 2 and AAX formats also as a free, fully functional 30-day trial at ujam.com.

August 20th, 2020

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ujam Release Virtual Bassist DANDY

ujam launch DANDY, the latest addition to the acclaimed Virtual Bassist line. This meticulously crafted plug-in features a sampled bass with flat-wound strings for a classy, warm and restrained sound.

July 23rd, 2020

New Update Released: Virtual Bassist 2.1

Learn about Version 2.1 of Virtual Bassist including exclusive PreSonus chord and key track features as well as GUI resizing, parallel key selection and DAW quantization.

July 10th, 2020

ujam Release Finisher VOODOO

The latest multi-effect plug-in by ujam is now available and sells for $/€ 99, a bundle of all three FX plug-ins is available for $/€ 139.

Take Part in our 80s Song Challenge!

Create your own version of “This is The Night“ by Peter Gorges and be in the chance to win the ujam Full Bundle. This competition ends on Wednesday, May 27th 2020.

Meet the Sound Design Avantgarde

In this interview, we asked UJAM founder Peter Gorges and MOK founder Taiho Yamada to share their thoughts on Finisher NEO and Waverazor. Both companies joined forces for an exclusive bundle offer! Only until Sunday, May 10th you can get the NEO Waverazor Bundle for $ 149.

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UJAM Releases Beatmaker VICE

UJAM releases Beatmaker VICE, the latest addition to their series of virtual electronic drum plug-ins available in VST, AU, AAX plug-in formats for macOS and Windows.

April 23rd, 2020

Save up to 85% on Selected Virtual Guitarists

Until April 11th 2021, Reason Studios A-List Guitarist owners get Virtual Guitarist IRON, AMBER, SPARKLE and SILK for $/€ 19 ($/€ 129) each, or the bundle of five including CARBON for $/€ 159 ($/€ 399).

April 1st, 2020

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UJAM Releases Virtual Bassist 2

UJAM announces Virtual Bassist 2.0, the latest upgrade to their series of professional bass guitar plug-ins with features like MIDI Drag and Drop of Phrases and a built-in Finisher.

March 26th, 2020

The Origins of Drum and Bass

With this blog article, we’re trying to lift the curtain on a once-beloved genre that has seen a dramatic resurgence in the past decade in the music industry: Drum and Bass! Learn about the origins of Drum and Bass and what it’s about.

March 21st, 2020

Finisher NEO Reviews and Tutorials

We are delighted to receive some outstanding reviews for Finisher NEO from some of the finest and most respected blogs and reviewers. They are using NEO in Logic Pro X, Ableton Live and Studio One.

March 11th, 2020

UJAM Releases Beatmaker VOID

VOID features a collection of drum samples, ready-made patterns, mix presets and genre-specific effects including the custom Vortex algorithm.

February 20th, 2020

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UJAM Releases Finisher NEO

UJAM has announced the release of Finisher NEO, the first audio effect from the UJAM Finisher series, available in VST, AU, AAX plug-in formats for macOS and Windows.

January 28th, 2020

Jazzy hip hop essentials with a lo-fi twist

Forget loops and sample packs! Write the chillest beats for long meditative headphone sessions or smoke-filled after parties with these three style-savvy virtual instruments.

December 27th, 2019

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UJAM Releases Version 2 of Beatmaker Series

With the Beatmaker 2 update, UJAM adds significant improvements with the requested features, while keeping the fail-proof spirit of simplicity.

December 17th, 2019

Inside Sound Minds

Finding Your Signature Sound

We explore the daunting and terrifying world of film composer John Massari. The cult classic “Killer Clowns from Outer Space” is considered to be his break-through, but the cherished American film composer feels at home in a wide range of genres.

December 16th, 2019

The CARBON Chronicles Pt. 1

In the first episode our founder Peter Gorges provides some insight into how we decided to create CARBON and how it evolved over time.

November 25th, 2019

The Toughest Element

It's official! The new Virtual Guitarist by ujam instruments has a name: CARBON. With its organic distortion, the new plug-in goes far beyond emulating the riffs and sound of a great guitar player.

October 31st, 2019

Virtual Drummer 2 Available as Rack Extensions

UJAM today expanded their virtual instruments series with the new Virtual Drummer Rack Extensions. Available immediately at Reason Studios, these new instruments allow producers to create drum tracks with UJAM's trademark simplicity and fail-proof musicality.

September 12th, 2019

How to Save a Composer's Job

Get to know Steve, who suddenly wakes up in the middle of the night, drenched with sweat. He forgot something! What could it be?

August 28th, 2019

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Riding the Waves of Water and Sound

Take a sneak peek into the world of modern sound design together with the surfing producer Martin Seyer and learn how he composes his music

August 9th, 2019

The "We Heard You Update"

ujam Instruments releases the Virtual Drummer 2 series. Discover what's inside of the new Virtual Drummer HEAVY, PHAT and SOLID.

Free Beatmaker

Together with Novation, we have prepared a special gift. Members of the Sound Collective have the chance to get Beatmaker EDEN for free (regular price $49) from 6th of June until 1st of August.

June 18th, 2019

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All You Need to Write Your Next Summer Hit

Want to write a hit acoustic pop song fast? Looking for backing on your next ballad? We proudly present: The Hitmaker Bundle

It's Going to Get Loud

Get ready to bring your ear plugs and knock out your listeners with this power trio of virtual instruments.

Pushing the Virtual Bassists to Their Limits

To showcase the power of our newly released Virtual Bassists as Rack Extensions, we've teamed up with ReasonTalk to host a Song Competition.

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I Cannot do Anything but Epic

An interview with film and game composer Boris Salchow, whose works include Sunset Overdrive and Resistance 2

February 1st, 2019

About the making of the Virtual Bassist

Peter Gorges talks about the making of the Virtual Bassist

December 5th, 2018

The Virtual Guitarist Idea

Meet Peter Gorges-Co-Inventor of Virtual Guitarist

November 29th, 2018

Making of Beatmaker DOPE

Daniel Ruczko, the sound designer behind Beatmaker DOPE, takes you behind the scenes of creating a DOPE experience

November 21st, 2018

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Skip the Sheet Music

Meet film composer Sujin Nam. Her credits include well-known titles like The Interview, Spider-Man 2 and Mad Men.

November 19th, 2018

Simon Kujus

Meet Simon Kujus - DJ, audio engineer and human support interface at UJAM

November 6th, 2018

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Talking film music with Heitor Pereira

Meet Heitor Pereira, who discovered composing film music in a unique way

October 19th, 2018

Mind Awake feat. Kayohes

The sounddesigner of Beatmaker DOPE, Daniel Ruczko, jumped into his studio and produced this absolute banger of a song

October 18th, 2018

New Product Line by UJAM Instruments

Makers of Virtual Guitarist release Virtual Bassist. The three titles Royal, Rowdy and Mellow are now available for pre-order.

October 17th, 2018

Dive Deeper Into Beatmaker Plugins

A selection of tutorials and reviews on Beatmaker DOPE and HUSTLE

July 30th, 2018

The Man Behind Virtual Guitarist

Where does Virtual Guitarist's musicality and realism come from? Meet the man who has been Virtual Guitarist's musical director and content producer

June 27th, 2018

UJAM Releases New Plug-in Series: Beatmaker

The German virtual instrument pioneers announce the release of their new Beatmaker product line

June 27th, 2018

Drum Roll, Please...!

We proudly present you the all-new Virtual Drummer line of music production plug-ins. Authentic pro drum performances-in a snap!

November 23rd, 2017

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