UJAM has introduced the latest addition to its Virtual Pianist series of instruments. Modeled from a rare, customized Wurlitzer 120 electric piano, Virtual Pianist GRIT delivers a raw, character-driven sound and rhythmic pianist phrases designed to bring edge, movement, and attitude to arrangements and productions.
It is the second electric pianist in the series, following VIBE, and offers a distinctly more rugged and expressive voice.
An electric rebel
Designed to behave as much like a rhythm instrument as a traditional keyboard, GRIT approaches the electric piano from a performance-focused perspective. It adds drive and momentum to any arrangement.
As part of UJAM’s Virtual Pianist series, GRIT features a built-in player that acts like a personal session pianist, producing realistic accompaniments using phrase-based performances that can be adjusted in terms of harmony, style, and dynamics. It is well-suited to music ranging from 1960s soul and 1970s funk to indie, electronic, ambient, and cinematic productions. Instrument mode also allows musicians to play the sampled electric piano directly for a more hands-on approach.
“Most producers already have plenty of electric piano plug-ins, so the challenge was finding one that truly felt different,” said Derek von Krogh, Virtual Pianist co-creator. “This customized Wurlitzer 120 stood out immediately. It has an edge and character you do not hear in more familiar electric piano sounds. I have always been drawn to the Wurlitzer’s direct, working-class attitude, and GRIT pushes that personality even further. It is raw, expressive, and brings a very distinct voice to the Virtual Pianist series.”
Virtual Pianist GRIT features
- Created from a rare, customized Wurlitzer 120 electric piano with one-of-a-kind twang and bite.
- Five distinct character modes, from the super-soft Gentle to the twangy Hyped.
- 38 rhythm pianist styles designed to add movement and drive to any mix.
- 45 Finisher effects, including mechanical noises, plus 45 ambience presets.
Available in VST/VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats for Windows and Mac, Virtual Pianist GRIT is on sale for the intro price of $59 USD until January 25th, 2026 (regular $129 USD). Owners of any paid UJAM product can purchase GRIT at a loyalty price of $49 USD, and the Virtual Pianist Bundle is on sale for $159 USD during the promotion (regular $299 USD).
The introductory offer is available at Plugin Boutique and from the UJAM store.
