KAYA is a drum machine plugin by UJAM built for Afrofusion styles. It covers West African-origin rhythms from afrobeat to amapiano drum patterns, with 10 drum kits and a library of MIDI grooves.
KAYA focuses on rhythms rooted in West African music, including afrobeat and amapiano. Its drum kits and pattern library aim to capture the interlocking rhythms of these genres, so producers can work on afro house or add Afrofusion grooves to a broader track. The plugin includes 10 drum kits with 16 instruments each, 20 styles with 23 beats apiece, and 12 mix modes to help start a project quickly.
KAYA's drum kits are described as authentic and ready to use, with sounds suited to both smooth, laid-back grooves and raw, energetic ones. Each of the 10 kits contains 16 instruments.
The built-in library holds 20 styles with 23 beats each, for a total of 460 MIDI loops. These patterns are meant as a starting point, and you can build your own ideas on top of them.
KAYA includes 12 mix modes for quick project starts and a special control called Life. Its 75 global presets and 17 ambience and reverb effects give you a range of starting points for the final sound.
UJAM positions KAYA as a rhythm engine rather than a standard electronic drum plugin, built around West African drum patterns.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | UJAM |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Drum Machine |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Option | Store link |
|---|---|
| KAYA Loyalty Upgrade from any UJAM product | Plugin Boutique ↗ |
KAYA is designed for Afrofusion styles. It covers West African-origin rhythms from afrobeat to amapiano drum patterns.
KAYA is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, all 64-bit only. It runs on Windows 10 and 11 and on macOS Catalina (10.15) through Monterey (12.5), including Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
KAYA requires at least 4 GB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space, a 1280x768 display and an internet connection. Authorization uses an email and password within the plugin or the UJAM app. The AU 2 version is only compatible with Logic Pro X and newer.
