So if you’re like me, you may sometimes want to manipulate the grooves further. In truth, this is a concept with little flexibility. In summary, GrooveMate One offers presets, the mix knob, swing, and reverb – that’s about it. Still, the underpinning idea is that different presets come with different effect pre-configurations and to have these mixing decisions made fast and effortlessly. Of course, one could add such effects later separately in the effects chain. To further differentiate between the presets and place them in their accurate setting, UJAM also added a few reverb types. The output sound can be tweaked using the Mix knob, which, in typical UJAM style, combines compression, EQ, and more effects. For more ordinary pop-style patterns, it may be wise to bring up the swing/timing inaccuracy ratio for a more natural feel. Such patterns can work wonders on a song, so be sure to experiment with those and see if they are a good fit. I like the fact that some of the patterns are quite syncopated. The presets, in turn, are focused on pop music, but some other styles are included, such as bossa nova and sixties claps. Moreover, it truly gives fast results! Just dial in a preset, choose intensity, and off it goes. In contrast, with multiple samples randomly chosen between (“round-robin”), well-crafted rhythmic patterns, and slight deviations from the beat, the realism of the plugin is high.
Instead, its purpose is to embellish songs with some seasoning (tambourines on choruses come to mind).Īnyone could program some static tambourine samples and place them on a chorus, but the result would be not only unconvincing but often downright uninteresting. There is very little to the plugin – no way to alter the onboard sounds, for example. In this case, it’s percussion in the form of claps, tambourines, and shakers. GrooveMate One is the first of a new UJAM product line, where not-so-expensive tools perform a rather specific task. This is truly an appetizing concept, especially for the bedroom producer who cannot always afford to record a pro musician or who may have very little time on his/her hands and just want to focus on the composition process.Īs UJAM says: “our mission is to make music production faster, better, and easier.” And amazingly, when it comes to virtual instruments and to flavoring masters, this company seems to deliver over and over again. Under the hood, the products contain arrays of chained effects to further shape the sound of the plugins and keep them ready to be slammed on a variety of use cases. See also: UJAM Releases Finisher Micro FREE Multi-Effect VST Plugin
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