

Meet Virtual Pianist GRIT: Raw Electric Piano Textures
Raw. Loud. Unpolished. Perfect.
November 27th, 2025
We’re excited to introduce Virtual Pianist GRIT, our boldest and most character-driven electric piano plugin to date. GRIT is built around something truly special: a rare, customized 1950s Wurlitzer 120 electric piano that delivers maximum edge, bark, and attitude.
This is the second electric piano VST in our Virtual Pianist Series, following VIBE — but where VIBE is smooth and refined, GRIT is raw, loud, and unapologetic. It’s the electric piano we always wanted but could never find in any plugin collection.
When the “Other” Electric Piano Is Too Polite
Virtual Pianist GRIT gives you the gnarly bite and iconic bark that only a historic, heavily customized Wurlitzer electric piano can deliver. From 60s soul and 70s funk to 80s pop, 90s indie roughness, and even modern electronic, ambient, or cinematic music — GRIT cuts through with personality, drive and gnarly piano textures.
Thanks to our advanced interactive Pianist engine, you don’t need piano skills to create expressive performances. And if you do play keys, simply switch to Instrument Mode and perform GRIT like a classic electric piano.
What’s Inside Virtual Pianist GRIT?
- Created from a rare, customized Wurlitzer 120 electric piano with one-of-a-kind edge and bite
- 5 distinct character modes, from soft and gentle to gritty and hyped
- 30 rhythm pianist styles to instantly add groove, movement, and feel
- 45 Finisher modes, including mechanical noises, plus 45 ambience presets
This electric piano plugin vst isn’t about perfection, it’s about energy, feel, and attitude.
Effects, Ambience & Gritty Piano Textures
GRIT doesn’t stop at raw tone. With built-in Finisher Modes and Ambience presets, you can push the sound into entirely new territory:
- Add subtle or aggressive mechanical noises
- Turn GRIT into a guitar-like riffer
- Create dreamy indie chord beds
- Go from intimate lo-fi to massive cinematic textures in seconds
Designing your sound is fast, intuitive, and deeply inspiring.
GRIT vs. VIBE – Two Electric Pianos, Two Personalities
Where Virtual Pianist VIBE delivers smooth, modern vintage electric piano sounds, GRIT is the meaner sibling.
If VIBE is the beginning of the date, GRIT is where things get dirty.
They complement each other perfectly — but they are unmistakably different electric piano plugins.
Legendary Electric Piano Character
At the heart of GRIT is a meticulously recorded, customized 1950s Wurlitzer 120. This instrument is grittier, rougher, and more expressive than standard models — and that character shines through in every note.
If you’re looking for the edgiest electric piano VST plugin available, GRIT delivers a timeless unique sound that instantly elevates your tracks.
Availability & Pricing
Introductory Prices (Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 25, 2026)
- Virtual Pianist GRIT (Single): $59
- Loyalty Price: $49
- Virtual Pianist Bundle: $159
MSRP
- Virtual Pianist GRIT (Single): $129
- Loyalty Price: $69
- Virtual Pianist Bundle MSRP (Revised): $299
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What genres is this electric piano plugin best for?
GRIT works perfectly for soul, funk, pop, indie, rock, lo-fi, electronic, ambient, and cinematic music — anywhere you want character and movement.
Do I need piano skills to use Virtual Pianist GRIT?
No. The built-in Pianist engine lets you create professional performances with a single key press. Advanced users can switch to Instrument Mode and play it like a traditional electric piano.
What’s the difference between GRIT and VIBE?
VIBE focuses on smooth, polished electric piano tones. GRIT is raw, edgy, and aggressive, with more bite, bark, and attitude.
How can I get a gritty electric piano sound in my DAW?
To get a gritty electric piano sound in your DAW, use a vintage electric piano plugin with built-in saturation, amp character, and performance dynamics. Virtual Pianist GRIT delivers instant grit through its sampled vintage Wurlitzer 120, combined with drive, noise, mechanical artifacts, and movement-based performances.
Which DAWs are supported?
Virtual Pianist GRIT works with all major DAWs that support:
- VST2
- VST3
- AU,
- AAX
About UJAM
UJAM was co-founded by Hans Zimmer and Pharrell Williams, two artists whose careers have been deeply shaped by music technology. The vision behind UJAM is to make that technology more accessible and inspire more people to make music.
The team behind UJAM consists of virtual instrument pioneers who previously worked on iconic products for Steinberg and Digidesign — from Steinberg Hypersonic to Virtual Guitarist, from Digidesign Xpand to Transfuser. Their mission: shorten the path from musical idea to finished track.
More fun. Better results. Less complexity.
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About UJAM
UJAM is a German-American maker of music technology co-founded by Hans Zimmer and Pharrell Williams that develops Virtual Instrument and Effects Plug-ins. With the Plug-in series Virtual Pianist, Usynth, Groovemate, Symphonic Elements, Virtual Guitarist, Virtual Bassist, Virtual Drummer, Beatmaker and Finisher and a range of software solutions (desktop, mobile, web), UJAM helps people to make music.





