UJAM Hitmaker Bundle (Solid, Amber, Royal)

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Virtual Drummer Solid

Always sound your best

A myriad of flexible tonal shaping options are presented to ensure you can find the right sound, regardless of your mix, style or genre. Five distinctive drum kits have been carefully chosen to help deliver the power and punch that contemporary drum production requires. Each of these kits can be mixed and matched using up to four different kit pieces, allowing you to create a hybrid setup, stamping out a sonic signature for your productions. Encompassing a wide range of advanced kit editing, mixing and mastering sections to help further sculpt and shape your tone, Solid is every producer's dream. Easily tweakable FX let you add compression, saturation, ambience and reverb to individual parts of the kit or the entire drum bus for a more global impact on your sound design. For experienced sound designers, and mixing and mastering engineers, Solid offers multi-out capabilities, letting you process your tracks independently using third-party plug-ins and processors to get the exact sound you're after. Conversely, less proficient engineers and producers can take advantage of one of the six onboard mix presets, curated by industry professionals to add extra punch, weight and sheen to your drums with one click.

The gold-standard

Getting the sound right at the source is the key to achieving professional mixes that sound radio-ready. Using a collection of the highest quality drums, recording studio, recording equipment and drummers, Solid delivers a sophisticated sound that's ideal for all popular styles, genres and moods. Only the best in class was used for the recording of this session, using what many would call the 'desert island' drums of choice, capturing each hit with incredible detail and nuance. Ideal for songwriters, musicians or producers, Solid will instantly unlock the sound of professional recordings, helping you to carve a name for yourself in the industry to drive your career forward.

The only substitute for a world-class drummer

Recording and engineering drums come with their own unique set of challenges. The space, noise levels and equipment needed all create difficulties for most musicians without access to a professional recording studio 24 hours a day. Knowing this, the UJAM's Virtual Drummer Solid has been meticulously recorded to provide you with a plethora of different beats and phrases to cover a wide range of commercial genres. Helping you to get your ideas recorded faster than ever, Solid comes with over 1380 patterns and rhythms in 60 unique styles, spanning everything from jazz, blues, pop, indie and much more. Encompassed within the phrases included with UJAM Solid, there are independent sections for common song structures, including intros, verses, choruses, fills and endings to help you quickly identify the right groove to build the foundation of your song.

Frustration-free design

No matter your skillset or production knowledge, Virtual Drummer Solid has been designed to let you get studio-ready results in a matter of minutes. No deep menu diving, complicated non-musical terms or clustered interfaces, just a simple layout that offers easy tweaking to get the sound you want fast.

Providing you with only a few key controls, you are awarded the flexibility to customise the performance of your Virtual Drummer to get realistic results quickly. Huminsation controls are presented as micro timing parameters, including Feel and Humanize, injecting the signature 'push and pull' of a live drummer performing in front of you. Employing an intuitive drag-and-drop system, you can import phrases from your Virtual Solid Drummer into your DAW to edit individual notes to customise the performance to the exact needs of your project.

Virtual Guitarist Amber

The quintessential sound of guitar

Instantly recognisable and arguably the most used instrument in recorded music history, the acoustic guitar holds a special place for many musicians. Often their first instrument and the one that starts your musical journey. Nothing quite feels or sounds the same as a beautifully strummed acoustic guitar. For this reason, UJAM sought to find the perfect example of an acoustic guitar to use for Amber. Resulting in the use of a boutique, hand-made vintage American dreadnaught-style guitar paired with a legendary German-made vintage large-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording. This combination came from rigorous testing of dozens of combinations to find the right sound. Throughout a wide range of over 50 different styles and 600 phrases, Amber offers the flexibility to cater to any style of acoustic strumming piece.

The digital reality

Getting the right sound from an acoustic instrument starts in the room. It's a combination of the instrument and microphone that are used to capture the nuance of the sound. When brought into the studio, this sound can only serve to be enhanced by digital effects and processes. With Amber, UJAM provides you with a huge range of tonal control to fit the context of any mix with ease. From adjusting the physical components of the performance to the timbre of the instrument, Amber can do it all.

Dial in the hand strumming position of the performance using the Position dial, dynamically morphing between neck and bridge to alter the response. When a position has been found, using the five-way Tone selector, you can change the timbre of the instrument, from full-bodied and warm to crisp and articulate. Two sources have been captured for Amber, both a microphone and pickup have been recorded simultaneously and are available to mix and match using the Source selector.

Aside from the characteristics of the performance, Amber comes with a wide range of processing to take your production to the next level. A proprietary Shimmer control adds a smooth top end while cutting midrange to cut through dense mixes with a glassy sound. Other onboard effects give space, width and depth to your sound such as the delay, chorus, reverb and doubling controls.

Get realistic results faster than ever

No matter your skillset or production knowledge, Amber has been designed to let you get studio-ready results in a matter of minutes. No deep menu diving, complicated non-musical terms or clustered interfaces, just a simple layout that offers easy tweaking to get the sound you want fast.

Providing you with only a few key controls, you are awarded the flexibility to customise the performance of your Virtual Guitarist to get realistic results quickly. Two simple Swing and Feel parameters let you hone in on the groove to sit within the pocket of your composition with ease. Taking it one step further, Virtual Guitarist Amber also allows you to tweak the Play Position and Fret Noise level for an added layer of realism and depth in your sound.

Virtual Bassist Royal

The ultimate studio pro

A sophisticated sound meets professional performance. Royal is truly the apex of all studio session musicians, on-call 24/7 within your DAW. Adapting to every environment it's thrown into, you're in capable hands with Royal whether you're playing rock, indie, pop or even electronic music. Thriving in the band arrangement, Royal is the perfect complement to chart-topping singer-songwriter music thanks to the smooth, articulate performance with a rounded and thick tone. Of course, it's sharp enough to be driven to bite and get down with more edgy genres as well.

The only substitute for a world-class musician

Low-end satisfaction with a high-end sound. Combining the elements of a vintage, roadworn classic with the precision and clarity of modern electronics, the sound of Royal defines its namesake. Of course, the instrument can only shine when the performer does the talking. Played by a decorated professional, Royal ascends to the top of the class with its prestigious, smooth and noble sound. Captured using proprietary recording techniques through a myriad of amplifiers and effects, Royal highlights unprecedented realism, authenticity and intricacy in the world of virtual bass instruments.

The sound of professionalism

Studio recording can be a challenging beast. Achieving the level of consistency needed by veteran performers takes decades of trial and error, routine practice and dedication. Now, getting radio-ready bass tones has never been this easy. The combination of creative flexibility with ease of use makes Royal the obvious answer for producers, musicians and non-bassist when only the most sophisticated, articulate and smooth sounds will suffice. Presented with nine different parameters for tonal shaping, Royal can be catered to suit any style of mix or vibe.

Control the fundamentals of your bass sound with the seamless pickup slider, morphing between neck and bridge pickups. Automating between the two provides an elegant option when performing on different ranges on the fretboard. For a more rounded tone when playing higher up on solos and melodies, stay focused on the neck pickup and then switch to a midrange, punchy sound for biting lower single note plucks with the bridge pickup. Several amplifier types are included alongside a direct mode for producers working with preferred virtual amplifier plug-ins or effects. Rock, Soul and Pop all contribute to the tonality of your sound, traversing anything from smaller amplifiers with a more rounded tone for Soul to a more grinding, larger-than-life sound for Rock. Regardless of the amplifier type chosen, the proprietary Drive circuit adds crunching harmonics and bite to your sound, sending any amp model into overdrive and saturation.

Four adjustable character parameters range from Soft to Hard, allowing you to change the dynamic range and timbre of the performance with your bass lines. Sculpting the sound of your bass, the Character control pairs with your amplifier settings, offering a tremendous range of sounds for your projects. Outside of the realm of character shaping, several studio-classic effects such as Compressor and EQ are offered to carve a sonic space whilst adding consistency and punch to cut through virtually any mix.

Creative controls are offered with the Octave dial, Drop-D switch and Finisher controls. Taking your sound from the subtle to the extreme, the 15 onboard Finisher includes several tried and true processes for the bass guitar including rotary effects, chorus, phaser, and room reverb alongside heavy compression and distortion effects.

Play your way

The foundation of your tracks, the bass occupies a special purpose within production, blending melody with rhythm like no other instrument. It's a key part in creating a sound that connects with people, encouraging them to dance and feel moved by the music. For this reason, Royal offers two modes of operation including Player Mode and Instrument Mode.

Player Mode gives you access to the 1380 phrases spanning 60 different styles to ensure that you never run out of ideas for your songwriting. Divided into common songwriting sections such as intros, fills and verses, you can hone in on a specific part to fill the gap in your production. The smart technology behind the Virtual Bassist series means that not only will ROYAL automatically follow the key and chord you play, but it will also intelligently select the most musical bass articulations available to support your tracks.

For experienced performers, Instrument mode lets you experiment with the full offering inside of Royal. Unlock every note and technique included with the meticulously sampled instrument via your MIDI controller or keyboard. Expressive control is afforded with the inclusion of muted notes, slides and stop techniques which can be accessed via the key switches and modulation/pitch wheel bending.

Get realistic results faster than ever

Royal caters to any musician or producer looking to inject your work with professional bass sounds in a matter of minutes, regardless of your skill set or ability. Built around the frustration-free design, there are no deep menu dives, complicated non-musical terms or cluttered interfaces, just a simple layout that lets you get the results you want fast with complete creative freedom. With practically zero learning curve required, you can supercharge your productions with smooth and versatile fingered bass sounds. As well as non-bassists, seasoned veteran bassists with their own equipment will still be able to benefit from Royal. Production-ready sounds from the get-go and ultra-realistic results combined with ease of use means you can get your ideas down faster than ever before your creative flame burns out. Simply punch in your MIDI performance and let Royal do the rest without worrying about connecting your large system and losing that one special idea.

Features

Virtual Drummer Solid

• Gold-standard studio-quality drums for all modern music production styles and genres
• Authentic professional performances in a snap
• Intuitive drag-and-drop interface lets you edit notes and phrases in your DAW
• Powerful mixing capabilities for independent channels with multi-output routing
• Over 650 new grooves in over 30 styles offer a wide range of performances to suit any genre, style or tempo
• Total of 200 presets, 1380 grooves in almost 60 styles with independent sections (intro, verse, chorus, fills and endings) to build the foundation of your tracks
• Over 100 presets let you explore the sonic potential of Solid
• Advanced kit editing, mixing and master sections including tuning and decay parameters
• Five distinct interchangeable drum kits, all carefully chosen to fit into contemporary productions
• Designed by industry professionals, six mix presets let you complete your sound design
• Easily tweakable FX lets you customise your tone, comprised of compression, saturation, ambience and reverb
• Frustration-free design ensures musicians of every level can get radio-ready tones instantly
• Recorded in a prime acoustic space using a collection of premium quality drums

Virtual Guitarist Amber

• Boutique steel-string acoustic guitar delivers stunning tone and clarity
• Choose between more than 50 Styles and 600 Phrases of traditional acoustic strumming
• Alter the response of your guitar for next-level realism using the Position control to adjust the hand position when strumming
• Five-way Tone switch lets you transform the tone of the guitar from full-bodied to cutting and articulate
• Mix and match the recording source from microphone to pickup using Source control
• Proprietary Shimmer control dynamically boosts high-frequencies whilst subduing midrange for a glassy timbre
• Onboard effects allow you to customise the sound of your acoustic guitar
• Time and spatial effects including Delay and Reverb help add atmosphere and ambience
• One-button doubling feature lets you widen the stereo image of your sound
• One-button Fret Noise function adds realism to your sound
• Sit in the pocket of your composition by adjusting the Swing and Feel parameters for a natural ebb and flow
• Low Tune switch lets you lower the pitch of your guitar tones to better suit the composition or melody

Virtual Bassist Royal

• Supercharge your productions with smooth and versatile fingered bass sounds
• Sophisticated and professional sound that's ideal for pop, rock, funk and a wide range of other styles
• Professional tonal shaping options powered by AI articulation modelling means this is the only suitable replacement for the real thing
• Ideal for producers or musicians to create realistic and professional bass lines, regardless of skill level
• Frustration-free design lets you write, perform and record bass faster than ever
• Recorded using a modified vintage bass with modern electronics for the best of both worlds
• Intuitive MIDI drag and drop of phrases speeds up your workflow
• Play the Royal Bassist freely in Instrument mode or use Player Mode to unlock pre-built phrases and styles
• Choose between 60 styles and 1380 phrases in Player Mode to ensure you never run out of ideas for your tracks
• Phrases included are made up of typical sections within a song including intros, fills, verses and more
• Micro-timing functions add humanisation to your performance, creating swing and feel for natural and realistic movement
• Mod/pitch wheels can be used to bend the notes up to two semi-tones as well as activate palm-muted techniques
• Alter the response of your bass for next-level realism using the Pickup control to seamlessly blend between neck and bridge pickup
• Four unique character styles let you change the aggression, dynamic range and overall tone of your performance from Soft to Hard
• Three amplifier settings deliver vastly different sonic qualities
• Proprietary signature drive control adds harmonics and saturation to your tone
• One switch Drop-D function lets you explore lower fundamentals in your performance
• Blend in octave signal for a wall of sound or to use as a melodic element
• Brand new, 15 Finisher effects ranging from simple to complex lets you find the right sound for any style, genre or mix
• Sweep between vintage, neutral and modern EQ settings to help carve your sound to fit the context of your mix
• Simple compressor slide reduces the dynamic range at higher settings to create a consistent sound

Specifications

System requirements

• Operating system:
  • Mac: OS X 10.11 / macOS 10.12 or later - 64-bit only
  • Windows: Windows 8 or later - 64-bit
• Format:
  • Mac: VST, AU and AAX
  • Windows: VST and AAX
• RAM: 4GB recommended
• Disk space: 6.9GB

General

• Product code: VB-ROYAL2