Usynth PIXEL is a retro gaming synth plugin from UJAM that covers 80s and 90s console-style sounds, from leads and bleeps to basses, chords, arcade FX and drums.
Usynth PIXEL is a synthesizer plugin built around the sounds of classic game consoles of the 1980s and 1990s. UJAM developed it with composer David Wise, known for his work on Donkey Kong, and its multi-synthesis engine targets fluty leads, juicy bleeps and other chiptune-style timbres. The plugin also includes 100 synthesizer presets, 100 global presets and 30 sequencer presets with 180 phrases, giving producers a ready starting point for nostalgic tracks.
At the core of Usynth PIXEL is a retro game multi-synthesis engine. UJAM describes it as covering the full range of parts, from basses and chords to melodies and arcade effects. The developer also points to Finisher FX, which add textures and modulation to shape the final sound.
The plugin includes built-in delay and reverb units, so spacing and ambience can be adjusted without leaving the instrument.
Usynth PIXEL uses five Vari knobs to reshape a patch. UJAM says these knobs let you change the sound quickly and add an element of surprise, without needing prior synth programming knowledge.
The browser and interface are designed to keep the workflow simple, with a set of 100 synthesizer presets and 100 global presets to start from. The 30 sequencer presets provide ready-made phrases for building a arrangement faster.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | UJAM |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Usynth PIXEL is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. The AU 2 version is only compatible with Logic Pro X and newer.
Usynth PIXEL runs on Windows 10 or later (64-bit only) and macOS 10.15 to macOS 13 (64-bit only). UJAM does not support earlier versions of these systems.
You need at least 8 GB of RAM, 0.28 GB of disk space and a 1280 x 768 px display. An internet connection is required for download and authorization, which is done by email address and password within the plugin.
Yes. It includes 100 synthesizer presets, 100 global presets and 30 sequencer presets containing 180 phrases.
