Virtual Pianist RELIC at a Glance

Virtual Pianist RELIC by UJAM is an upright piano plugin with a built-in pianist. UJAM chose an upright with a “perfectly imperfect” tuning, for what it calls a “well-aged indie character”, and says the styles are inspired by songs from John Lennon’s “Imagine” to Rihanna’s “Stay”.

You don’t have to be able to play. With one finger, the built-in pianist plays a full, correctly voiced piano part. Playing chords and using your controllers adds more detail to the performance. If you can play, switch to Instrument Mode and play the upright yourself.

The sound goes from a close, dry upright to an old bar piano or a washed-out ambient pad. There are five Characters for the piano itself, plus Finisher and Ambience effects and 150 presets. UJAM says the MIDI phrases and sounds are royalty-free, so you can use what RELIC plays in commercial tracks.

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The piano

• A hand-picked upright, recorded over months of tuning, miking and engineering sessions.
• Five Characters that change the piano’s tone.
• Instrument Mode for playing it yourself from a keyboard.

The built-in pianist

• Hundreds of phrases, played from one finger or from chords.
• Real-time control over the performance while it plays.
• Suited to singers, songwriters, producers and guitarists who need a piano part but don’t play.

Sound design

• Finisher multi-effects and an Ambience section for anything from a close-miked piano to “piano in the clouds”.
• 150 presets.

System Compatibility

• Plugin Formats: VST2, VST3, AU and AAX (64-bit only)
• Mac Requirements: macOS 12 Monterey to macOS 26 Tahoe, on Intel or Apple Silicon (native)
• Windows Requirements: Windows 10 or 11
• Other: 8 GB RAM, 5.68 GB of disk space, and an internet connection to install and authorise through the free UJAM App
• DAWs: UJAM lists Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper and Reason

Virtual Pianist RELIC Deal FAQs

How long is the Virtual Pianist RELIC deal on?

The $29 sale price runs on Plugin Boutique until 9 December 2026.

Do I need a Virtual Pianist RELIC coupon code?

No. The discount is already applied on Plugin Boutique, so the $29 price shows without a code.

Do I need to be able to play the piano?

No. The built-in pianist plays full parts from single keys or simple chords. If you do play, Instrument Mode lets you play the upright yourself.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. UJAM offers a fully working 7-day trial of its plugins through the UJAM App.

How do I activate it after buying from Plugin Boutique?

Log in to your UJAM account, open Partner Checkout and enter the serial number from Plugin Boutique. RELIC then appears in the UJAM App, where you install and authorise it.

Does Virtual Pianist RELIC work in Pro Tools?

Yes. It comes in AAX format, and UJAM lists Pro Tools among its supported DAWs.