Virtual Guitarist vs Virtual Pianist
Virtual Guitarist
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| Figure | Virtual Guitarist | Virtual Pianist |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 7.8 (#10) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Commercial use | UJAM states that the MIDI phrases and included sounds are royalty-free and ready for commercial productions. | UJAM says Virtual Pianist’s MIDI phrases and included sounds are royalty-free and ready for commercial productions. |
| DAW compatibility | UJAM says its plug-ins work with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper and Reason. | UJAM says its plug-ins work on macOS and Windows and support major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, and Reason. |
| Headquarters | Bremen, Germany | Bremen, Germany |
| Installation and authorization | IRON 2 can be installed through the UJAM App or a downloadable installer, and authorized in the app or inside the plug-in with an email and password. | Virtual Pianist is delivered as a downloadable installer and requires the UJAM App to install and authorize it. |
| Purpose | Virtual Guitarist is a series of electric and acoustic guitar plug-ins for creating guitar accompaniment in a variety of styles. | Virtual Pianist combines virtual piano instruments with a session pianist engine to create realistic piano performances, including for users without piano skills. |
| Support | UJAM directs customers to its Helpdesk as the easiest and fastest way to contact product support. | UJAM directs customers to its helpdesk for product support and provides a support request form. |
| System requirements | IRON 2 lists Windows 10–11, macOS Monterey 12–Tahoe 26, 8 GB RAM, 6.6 GB disk space, a 1280×768 display and an internet connection as requirements. | The product page lists Windows 10–11, macOS Big Sur (11)–Tahoe (26), 8 GB RAM, 16 GB free disk space, a 1280×768 display, and an internet connection as requirements. |
| Trial | IRON 2's page offers a free trial, but does not state its duration. | UJAM offers a fully functional SCORE demo for free, and its FAQ says users can start Virtual Pianist’s free trial through the UJAM App. |
Plans
Virtual Guitarist
- Virtual Guitarist IRON 2$9.03, paid once
- Virtual Guitarist Bundle$99.60, paid once
Virtual Pianist
- Virtual Pianist SCORE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VOGUE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VIBE$12,900, paid once
In their own words
Virtual Guitarist
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.
Virtual Pianist
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