RICO is a drum machine plugin by UJAM built for Latin pop, reggaeton and dancehall rhythms. It combines 10 drum kits, 20 styles and 460 patterns in a single instrument.
RICO focuses on the rhythms behind reggaeton, dancehall and moombahton. Its Style and Kit selectors let you move quickly between dembow-style grooves, offbeat patterns and harder-hitting beats. Each kit contains 16 drum instruments, and the Mix presets offer quick multi-effect processing for shaping the sound. The plugin is aimed at producers who need a Latin or club-leaning groove without building the drum sounds and patterns from scratch.
RICO includes 20 styles and 10 drum kits, with 23 ready-made patterns per style for a total of 460 patterns. The styles range from classic Latin rhythms to offbeat patterns that move away from the four-on-the-floor pulse, as well as harder-hitting beats.
Because kits and styles can be combined, the instrument covers a wide range of reggaeton, moombahton and pop beat variations from one interface.
The Mix settings switch between multi-effect profiles that change the character of the drums. The developer names The Grinder for delay and glitch-style processing, Wrecking Ball for heavy distortion and Good 2 Go for a liquified sound.
The Me Gusta control adds stereo width and instrument isolation, or pushes the signal toward a mono, crunchy distortion. The Intensity control adjusts brightness and EQ, which can help separate a verse from a chorus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rico Loyalty Upgrade from any UJAM product | Plugin Boutique ↗ |
RICO is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX. All plugin formats are 64-bit only.
RICO runs on Windows and macOS. On Windows, Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported. On Mac, macOS Catalina (10.15) through macOS Monterey (12.5) are supported, on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs.
RICO needs at least 4 GB of RAM, 720 MB of free disk space, a 1280x768 pixel display and an internet connection. Authorization uses an email and password within the plugin or the UJAM app.
Yes. RICO includes 10 drum kits and 460 patterns across its 20 styles.
