Summary

UJAM Beatmaker 3 is a unified virtual instrument platform designed for streamlined beat creation across multiple Beatmaker titles. It features a redesigned interface, enhanced browsing capabilities, and flexible tools to support producers through every step from inspiration to export.

Key Features

• Tag-based preset browser filtering by genre, mood, BPM, and title
• In-plugin content store with audio previews and one-click purchasing
• Mixer view with individual track control over saturation, filters, ambience, pan, solo, and mute
• Sample view offering controls for attack, decay, dynamics, and pitch shaping
• Loop browser with rhythmic visualization, phrase filters, and MIDI drag-and-drop
• Flexible keyboard mapping and random phrase assignment
• Post-fader individual output routing
• Scalable interface with improved visual feedback and navigation

CHROMED Instrument

As part of Beatmaker 3, UJAM introduced CHROMED, tailored for hyperpop, brostep, and experimental genres. It includes 10 unique 16-instrument drum kits, 460 MIDI loops across 20 styles, 12 mix modes, and 75 global presets. Designed for bold, glitchy, and unpredictable sound aesthetics, CHROMED facilitates a performative and unconventional beatmaking workflow.

Platform and Availability

Beatmaker 3 and CHROMED are available in VST2, VST3, AU2, and AAX plugin formats for macOS and Windows. Existing Beatmaker users can upgrade for $19 USD, while new users can purchase Beatmaker 3 for $39 USD during the introductory period with a free Beatmaker title. Custom bundling options allow selection of multiple titles at discounted rates.

Designer and Company Background

UJAM was co-founded by musicians Hans Zimmer and Pharrell Williams and staffed by veterans of virtual instrument development from Steinberg and Digidesign, aiming to simplify and accelerate the music production process.