Built on a newly developed engine and interface, UJAM’s latest instrument has been designed to create Latin-inspired percussion parts for any production. Based on the technology behind the company’s Virtual Drummer series, Groovemate Latigo features a phrase-based engine that allows users to trigger authentic-sounding percussion performances while maintaining control over their timing, feel and arrangement.
Bringing together instruments such as congas, shakers, maracas, tambourines and claves, the new arrival to the UJAM line-up provides songwriters and producers with a cohesive Latin percussion setup that’s been designed to complement live drum tracks and electronic beats. The instrument adds rhythmic movement and detail to productions by layering expressive percussion performances on top of existing grooves, and presents users with a comprehensive set of tools for fine-tuning the results.
The percussion rig was recorded with a single performer covering a wide range of articulations, ensuring the library captures the natural interaction between instruments and delivers a consistent mix balance. Overhead and room microphones capture the full sound of the performance space, and feed into a Depth control that makes it possible to ‘move’ the percussion parts between the front and back of the virtual stage.
Key Features
- Hand-selected percussion setup including conga, quinto, tumba, maracas, cabasa, tambourine, claves, cowbells and claps.
- Professionally recorded in the same room for a cohesive and consistent mix.
- 20 styles featuring 460 percussion phrase performances, all fully MIDI-draggable and editable.
- Six mix presets: Vanilla, Slam, Trippy, Vintage, HiFi and Tape.
- Depth macro control for positioning percussion within the virtual stage.
“Percussion is the icing on the cake for every drum performance — whether in indie, pop, rock or electronic styles. It can add dynamics and emotion and help set the tone and energy. I’d be hard-pressed to find drum tracks of mine that I can’t make sound more live-like and emotionally engaging with Groovemate LATIGO.” - Nate Williams (Jamiroquai, Steve Winwood), Performer on Groovemate Latigo
Compatibility
Groovemate Latigo is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 11 and higher. VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
Groovemate Latigo is available now, and is being offered at the following introductory prices until 30 April 2026:
- Groovemate Latigo: $39 (usually $79)
- Groovemate Latigo (Loyalty Price): $29 (usually $59)
