ROWDY 2 by UJAM virtual bassist plugin interface

ROWDY 2: Picked Overdriven Electric Bass Virtual Bassist by UJAM Free Download

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ROWDY 2 is a virtual bassist plugin from UJAM that adds picked, overdriven electric bass parts to a track. It suits punk, rock and modern metal productions.

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01Overview

ROWDY 2 is a plugin from UJAM that generates picked, overdriven electric bass parts. The developer describes it as a loud, high-energy bassist meant to cut through heavy drums and guitars. It offers 60 styles and 1380 phrases, and two playing modes: a Player Mode driven by MIDI input and an Instrument Mode that opens up the full fretboard for playing like a sampler. The plugin runs in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Punk bass parts
Rock bass lines
Modern metal riffs
Heavy guitar-driven tracks
Quick bass idea sketching

Developer: UJAM
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

60 styles and 1380 phrases for picked electric bass
Player Mode that follows the key or chord you play
Instrument Mode for playing the full fretboard like a sampler
Adjustable fuzz for extra bite
Choice of DI signal or three separate amplifiers
Character control for quick access to tone presets
Octave control plus simple EQ and dynamics section
Artificially intelligent articulation modelling

03In depth

Sound, Tone Shaping and Playing Modes

ROWDY 2 is built around a picked electric bass sound with adjustable fuzz for extra bite. Tone shaping starts with a choice between a DI signal and three separate amplifiers, each with its own overdrive and fuzz knobs.

The Character control gives quick access to a range of preset tones, and an octave control and a simple EQ and dynamics section handle final adjustments.

In Player Mode, you choose from the 60 styles and 1380 phrases using your MIDI controller, and the phrases follow the key or chord you play. Instrument Mode lets you play the fretboard directly, with dead notes, full stops and slides.

Who It Is For and What You Need to Run It

ROWDY 2 is aimed at producers who need a bass part that is fast to build, with little learning curve. The developer says it is designed to be usable regardless of production experience, and that it suits experienced bass players who want quick ideas.

It runs on Windows 8 or later (64-bit) and macOS 10.12 to macOS 12 (64-bit). The minimum requirements are 4 GB of RAM, 7 GB of disk space and a 1280 x 768 display. An internet connection is needed for download and authorization. UJAM recommends an SSD if you move the .blob files to an external drive.

04Specs

Will it run?

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
Free trial	Yes

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
ROWDY 2 Upgrade from ROWDY 1	Plugin Boutique ↗
ROWDY 2 Loyalty Upgrade from any paid UJAM product	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does ROWDY 2 support?

ROWDY 2 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 8 or later (64-bit only) and macOS 10.12 to macOS 12 (64-bit only). UJAM notes that support for VST3, AAX and Apple Silicon is listed on its website.

What do I need to use ROWDY 2?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM, 7 GB of disk space and a 1280 x 768 display. An internet connection is required for download and for authorizing the plugin with your ujam.com email address and password.

Do I need a MIDI controller to play ROWDY 2?

Player Mode is driven by MIDI input, so a MIDI controller lets you choose phrases and have them follow the key or chord you play. Instrument Mode is designed for playing the fretboard directly.