Rico is a drum machine instrument from UJAM built around latin and reggaeton rhythm styles, with 20 styles, 10 drum kits and 460 patterns, and the developer lists it as a Beatmaker title.
Rico at a glance
| Developer | UJAM |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Drum Machine |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Logic Pro |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €19.00 (regular €49.00) |
What Rico does
Rico organizes its beats into 20 styles and 50 presets, with 10 drum kits of 16 drum instruments each, so the kits can be combined with the styles to shape hundreds of rhythms. The style set covers classic latin patterns such as Paso Paso alongside offbeat rhythms that break the usual grid, and the 23 ready-made patterns per style add up to 460 patterns in total.
Three simple controls select a kit, a style and a mix, so a groove can be set up quickly, and the plugin is aimed at reggaeton, moombahton and pop beats built on deep, bassy kicks and the classic boom-chak rhythm. A Delay and a Grinder and a Wrecking Ball distortion section can be applied to the beats, and a Me Gusta control adds stereo width and instrument isolation.
Key features
- Ready-made patterns. Each of the 20 styles comes with 23 ready-made patterns, totaling 460 patterns across the plugin.
- Three-control interface. Three simple controls shape the groove and the mix, so a usable beat can be set up without working through a deep parameter tree.
- Me Gusta stereo control. The Me Gusta control adds stereo width and isolates single instruments in the mix, giving them a larger than life presence.
Compatibility
Rico is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. The minimum operating system is Windows 10, and Logic Pro is named by the developer as a host, with the plugin needing 4 GB of RAM.
Rico compared with similar plugins
Latin Percussion from AudioThing is also a drum machine with VST3, VST2, AU and AAX builds for Windows and macOS. Groove Agent 6 Educational from Steinberg is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and it is a drum machine as well.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico | UJAM | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €19.00 (regular €49.00) |
| Latin Percussion | AudioThing | Drum Machine | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| Groove Agent 6 Educational | Steinberg | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| DRUM | Loopcloud Plugins | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Groove Agent 6 | Steinberg | Drum Machine | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
Price and availability
Rico was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €19.00, reduced from €49.00. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Rico FAQ
Where can I download Rico crack for free?
Rico circulates as a free crack, repack and portable release, usually packed as .rar and .iso archives and shared through torrent and direct download links.
Does Rico run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon processors, and the plugin is offered in AU and AAX builds for macOS.
Which hosts does Rico support?
The developer names Logic Pro as a host, and the plugin is provided as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX builds.