UJAM Drops Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM — Here’s What Makes It Special

UJAM just dropped something that’s going to shake up how you think about cinematic scoring. It’s called Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM, and it’s a fresh take on what guitars can do when paired with serious sound design tools. If you’re making music for film, games, or just want that widescreen, atmospheric vibe in your tracks, this plugin might be exactly what your workflow’s been missing.

The core idea here is pretty straightforward: merge the realism and vibe of UJAM’s Virtual Guitarist engine with the sweeping, big-screen flavor of their Symphonic Elements series. The result? A guitar plugin that doesn’t just chug out riffs — it builds entire moods. And yes, it’s just as slick and user-friendly as you’d expect from UJAM.

Where sound design meets guitar textures

So what’s inside Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM? For starters, UJAM developed a custom electric guitar model specifically for this plugin. It’s voiced to cover a wide range of articulations — warm, expressive, and versatile enough to sit at the center of a lush cinematic mix or just add texture to a pop or ambient track.

You’re working with six distinct amp setups — from clean sparkle to gritty saturation — plus performance controls that let you dial in things like transients, timing, and articulation in real time. It’s designed to respond like a real player, but without the need for years of practice (or tracking setups).

The magic really happens when you start digging into the dual multi-effect engines. These let you shape sounds with ambient layers, modulation, granular textures, and sequencing tools. Want a gently evolving pad with subtle guitar harmonics pulsing underneath? Done. Need something more abstract and left-field for a horror score? That’s in the wheelhouse too.

And then there’s the style-based phrase engine. Tap a key, and you’re triggering full guitar performances — from slow-motion pulses to chaotic, improv-like textures. It’s quick, it’s smart, and it sounds like something you spent hours putting together — even if you only spent five minutes on it.

Designed with composers in mind

The whole vibe of Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM feels cinematic for a reason. Hans Zimmer — yes, that Hans Zimmer — is one of UJAM’s co-founders. The influence is obvious. The plugin feels tuned for storytelling, whether you’re scoring a short film or just want your next electronic track to feel bigger and more immersive.

Peter Gorges, UJAM’s Co-Founder and co-sound-designer of Cinedream, put it best: “In recent years, guitars have started competing with synths when it comes to creating cinematic soundscapes…Cinedream is a true Virtual Guitarist but also incorporates elements of our best-selling Symphonic Elements series.”

That crossover appeal means you’re not limited to one genre. Sure, it shines in a cinematic context, but it fits just as well in pop production, ambient builds, or even post-rock textures. With 200 factory presets, it’s a plug-and-play setup, but one that still gives you room to experiment.

The bottom line

Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM is available now in VST2, VST3, AU2, and AAX formats for both macOS and Windows. Right out of the gate, UJAM’s keeping things accessible: intro pricing is $39 USD / €39, with a loyalty discount down to $29 for existing users. Full price will land at $49.

Whether you’re layering subtle background tones or building an entire track around one of its phrases, CINEDREAM feels like a powerful addition to any composer or producer’s toolkit. It’s simple, flexible, and built with a clear vision — to turn your guitar parts into something cinematic, fast.

You can check it out and hear demos over at www.ujam.com.