Virtual Drummer vs Virtual Guitarist

Virtual Drummer is a collection of drum instrument plug-ins for adding drum tracks to music productions. Its titles cover sounds and grooves including Nu Disco, 70s, rock, grunge, punk, contemporary 60s and 70s, and urban or funky styles. The Drummer’s Bundle lists eight drummers, 35 drum kits, 301 styles, 6,941 phrases, 895 presets, and 36 mix presets. Each drummer includes five kits, six mix presets, individual sound-shaping controls, multiple audio outputs, and a master section. MIDI can be dragged into a DAW or sent directly to other instrument or MIDI tracks. Studio One users can see style and drum-element names on piano-roll keys, with style and instrument ranges highlighted. The plug-ins run on macOS and Windows and require 64-bit software. A free Odd Meter MIDI Pack includes over 30 MIDI drum styles. UJAM lists a 30-day trial that runs without limitations. The listed bundle costs $99.50, paid once; individual plug-ins have listed prices from $9.52, paid once.

Virtual Guitarist is UJAM’s collection of electric and acoustic guitar plug-ins for creating accompaniment in varied styles. The listed range includes CARBON, IRON 2, SPARKLE 2, AMBER 2, SILK 2, and CINEDREAM, totaling 777 presets, 12,110 phrases, and 365 styles. Patterns can be dragged into a DAW as MIDI. Built-in effects, amp modeling, and selectable guitar, amp, and speaker combinations shape the sound. UJAM says no guitar or sound-engineering skills are required. The plug-ins work with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, and Reason. IRON 2 adds 30 styles, over 350 phrases, stomp-box emulations, Finisher FX modes, Drop D tuning, and doubling. It supports 64-bit VST 2, VST 3, AAX, and AU 2 on Windows and macOS. Pricing is from $129 with a seven-day trial.