UJAM was co-founded by Peter Gorges and Axel Hensen, two longtime innovators in music technology. The vision behind UJAM is to make music creation more accessible by pairing powerful sound design tools with an intuitive user experience. This philosophy is reflected in their pricing. None of the UFX plug-ins cost more than $39, and all three (Reverb, Delay, and Filter) are available as a bundle for $49. That kind of value is rare in the DAW effects category—especially with such high-quality results.
New from UJAM is UFX Reverb Version 2, an upgraded version of its algorithmic reverb plugin. Building on the original’s reputation for intuitive design and creative versatility, this upgrade introduces expanded controls, additional presets, filters, and Finisher effects for modern producers and sound designers. While all the standard reverb presets you would expect—like Hall, Plate, Spring, Room—are there, UFX Reverb includes 10 new reverb modes like Shimmer, Gigathedral, Drum Room, Scoring Stage, 100 new presets, early reflection control, over 50 new filters and multi effects, and dual mode for full, dense reverb effects. User input from version one was strongly considered, and changes were made to incorporate the suggestions.
While the UFX sport its versions of the usual reverb categories, some nice, unique features make this plugin even more creative. The Freeze function captures and sustains the current reverb sound indefinitely, creating a drone-like effect that can be used for atmospheric textures or sound design. It effectively sustains the reverb tail, allowing for endless reverb washes. Ducking automatically reduces the reverb signal's level when the input signal (like a vocal or instrument) is playing. This creates a more focused sound where the reverb recedes when the main signal is present and then swells back in during silences or quieter passages. The Finisher adds FX to your reverb like Flanging, Vibrato, and Glitches. Or you can bypass the reverb to any degree using a mix control and use the Finisher section solely as an effect on its own.
UFX Reverb 2 is exceptionally easy to use. Front panel dials are not confusing and produce immediate results with remarkable versatility. All the usual suspects are included, as well as a lot of alternative ambiences that are readily tweakable for music and would be wonderful for any sound design application.
UFX Reverb Version 2 supports VST2, VST3, AU2, and AAX formats and is compatible with macOS and Windows operating systems. $39
