UJAM Virtual Guitarist Amber 2

Full Description

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 2. 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 2 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 2, 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 2 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 2, 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 2 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 2 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 2 also allows you to tweak the Play Position and Fret Noise level for an added layer of realism and depth in your sound.

The plug-in experts

Trusted by some of the world's biggest brands across a wide range of industries including BMW, Warner Bros, Sony, Universal, Ubisoft and many more, you're in the hands of professionals when choosing a UJAM product. Following a mission statement to make music more accessible, offering industry-leading sounds in a simple to use formats, UJAM plug-ins are on hand to help you create music faster, better and easier. Originally starting with the landmark Virtual Guitarist release back in 2002, UJAM's vision was realised following years of development in all areas of music production products that you know today. Built for musicians by musicians, UJAM has products for all abilities, from bedroom producers to Hollywood composers. Each plug-in delivers authenticity, sound quality and ease of use to ensure that every time you open it, you will be inspired to create.

Native Kontrol standard

Ideal for the studio musician, UJAM supports Native Instruments NKS support, offering seamless mapping from your plug-in to your Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine controllers straight out the box. Save on the configuration hassle and take advantage of all the creative potential of Komplete Kontrol's Smart Play features and Light Guide to get the best from your performance.

Features

• 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
• The only alternative to a world-class studio guitarist
• 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
• Compatible with Native Kontrol as standard to perform seamlessly on your Native Instruments controllers and keyboards

Specifications

System requirements

• Operating system:
  • Mac: OS X 10.11 / macOS 10.12 or later -64-bit
  • Windows: Windows 8 or later - 64-bit
• Format:
  • Mac: VST, AU, and AAX
  • Windows: VST and AAX
• RAM: 4GB
• Disk space: 2.4GB

General

• Product code: VG-AMBER