DANDY is a virtual bassist plugin from UJAM that generates smooth, warm bass lines using vintage bass samples, styles and phrases. It offers Player Mode for automated basslines and Instrument Mode for playing your own parts.
DANDY is built around a vintage bass guitar sound with a restrained, warm character. It is designed to sit in a mix without dominating it, making it suited to productions that need electric bass. The plugin combines a player engine with sound shaping tools, so you can generate a part quickly or play every articulation yourself from a MIDI controller.
DANDY uses sampled flat-wound bass guitar sounds. UJAM's custom DSP algorithms push the raw sound from soft, round tones suited to old school soul and blues to brighter modern pop and rock sounds.
The plugin is also suggested as a layer for synth bass lines, where it can add more life and sophistication to an electronic part. Its tone is noticeably more understated than UJAM's ROYAL and ROWDY virtual bassists.
Player Mode plays 1380 phrases across 60 musical styles. Phrases can be strung together, and the plugin follows the key and chord you play while choosing articulations.
Instrument Mode gives full access to all articulations, including dead notes, full stops and slides, for players who want to record their own bass lines. Sound shaping options include a range of amps and effects, along with EQ and dynamics controls.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | UJAM |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
DANDY is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. The AU 2 version is only compatible with Logic Pro X and newer.
DANDY runs on Windows 7 or later (64-bit only) and macOS 10.14 to macOS 14 (64-bit only). UJAM does not support earlier macOS versions.
DANDY needs at least 4 GB of RAM, 7 GB of disk space and a 1280 x 768 px display. An internet connection is required for download and authorization, and the plugin is authorized with your ujam.com email address and password.
Yes. Instrument Mode gives you access to all articulations so you can play the bass parts yourself on a MIDI controller or keyboard.
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