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SUN-SOAKED · BREEZY · TROPICAL

THE SOUND OF

Island Guitars

Sunshine you can hear. Ukulele, lap steel, nylon, and resonator guitars drifting over a tide of world percussion — reggae lilt, Hawaiian sway, calypso and soca warmth. Salty, spicy, and impossibly breezy.

Recorded with session players who live and breathe island styles, every string and shaker performed by hand. Real ukulele, real lap steel, real percussion — sun-soaked and entirely human.

Sounds Like

Sun-SoakedBreezyTropical

Island Guitars is a celebration of artists and groups like Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Buffet, Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole, Black Eyed Peas, Ingrid Michaelson, Bruno Mars, Train, Jack Johnson, and so many more.

Sun-Soaked Tropical Breezes, Breezy and Blissful

OPENS IN YOUR DAW

Every track labeled, color-coded, and ready to create.

Logic Pro Tools

FEATURED INSTRUMENTS

10 real instruments. All session players.

  • Ukulele
  • Slide
  • Lap Steel
  • Resonator
  • Percussion
  • and more.

WHAT'S INSIDE

12
SONG KITS
252
INDIVIDUAL FILES
1.6 GB
TOTAL SIZE
12
DAW READY SESSIONS
WAVDAW SESSIONSAPPLE LOOPSREX

✓ Instant download · ✓ Royalty-free · ✓ 30-day guarantee

Reggae, Calypso & Tropical Pop.

Island Guitars Tropical Pop Sample Pack

Island music lives in the guitar — the scratchy upstroke of a reggae rhythm, the sweet fingerpicking of Hawaiian slack-key, the bright nylon strum of a calypso groove, and the lazy, sun-warmed slide of a lap steel somewhere in the Caribbean. Breezy, sun-soaked, and warm from the first chord.

DAW-Ready Sessions available for:
Logic Pro Tools
Also includes WAV · Apple Loops · REX — works in any DAW What's included?

DAW-Ready Sessions — Double-click to open the song kit directly in your DAW. Every track labeled, color-coded, and arranged by section. Available for the DAWs shown above.

Universal files — WAV, Apple Loops, and REX stems. Drag and drop into any DAW. Works everywhere.

Buy this pack12 Kits, 252 Files, 1.6 GB.
$69.00
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Works In All DAWs

All We Sound Human libraries work in every major DAW using standard WAV files — no special software required. If your DAW can play audio, these sounds will work.

Compatible with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand, Reaper, and more.

DAW-Ready Session Packs open as a fully arranged DAW sessions with labeled intros, verses, choruses, bridges, breakdowns, and endings.

All Formats, Once Price

Every purchase includes all available formats — no tiers, no upgrades, no confusion. You get everything — choose how you want to work.

DAW-Ready Sessions
Pre-formatted DAW sessions with all song sections, performances, and sounds laid out and ready to go. Available for supported DAWs, with more formats added over time.

Multi-Format Edition
WAV, Apple Loops, ACID, and REX2 files for drag-and-drop use in any DAW. Mix and match performances, song sections, and variations freely.

Kontakt Edition
Phrase-based Engine for fast auditioning and performance. Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (v5.5+). Kontakt is optional — you do not need it to use the library.

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No stress. No pressure. We want you creating with confidence.

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DAW-Ready Sessions

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DAW-Ready Sessions

Stop starting from scratch

Real musicians, real studios, arranged and ready to open in your DAW

Each session opens fully arranged in your DAW — tracks labeled, sections marked, tempo and key already locked in. Step inside a real performance, not an empty timeline.
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DAW-Ready Session · Logic Pro
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DAW-Ready Session · Logic Pro
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Such A Great Library

If Jimmy Buffet and Ziggy Marley had a baby, it would be the Island Guitars sample library. If you love reggae, calypso, and soca styles, get this library. Fortunately, it’s versatile enough to use for other projects as well.

From the slide guitar to the dobro and ukelele, these island style guitars are being played by musicians who truly “get” the style.

We Sound Human provides probably the most realistic, human-sounding samples I've ever found. They are easy to use and affordable and help me create killer tracks.

Jayden Vance

The Sound Profile

Character

Sun-Soaked

SUN-SOAKED · BREEZY · TROPICAL

The salty, spicy sounds of island culture turned on its head. Ukulele, lap steel, nylon, hi-string, baritone, resonator, and a massive dose of world percussion. Pop, reggae, Hawaiian, calypso, and soca — sun-soaked and breezy.

Energy

Mellow
Driving

Tone

Warm
Bright

Era

Vintage
Modern

Production

Raw
Polished

The Story

Island music lives in the guitar. The scratchy upstroke of a reggae rhythm. The sweet fingerpicking of a Hawaiian slack-key. The bright nylon strum of a calypso groove. The lazy, sun-warmed slide of a lap steel on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean. Every island tradition has its own guitar language, and the sound is so specific that a single chord can transport you — sand under your feet, salt in the air, nowhere to be and no reason to rush. Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars, and Jason Mraz all tapped into that transportive power. It sells because it feels like a vacation.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

What's Included

Specs
Multi-Format
  • Acidized WAV: 12 Kits, 252 Files, 1.6 GB
  • Apple Loops: 12 Kits, 252 Files, 1.6 GB
  • REX: 12 Kits, 290 Files, 881 MB
Kontakt
  • Kontakt: 12 Kits, 166 Files, 1.3 GB
Instruments
Percussion
  • Percussion: 48 Files
Instruments
  • Acoustic Guitar: 32 Files
  • Dobro: 8 Files
  • Electric Guitar: 48 Files
  • Electric Guitar1: 12 Files
  • Electric Guitar2: 12 Files
  • Guitar12Str: 8 Files
  • Hi Strung Guitar: 4 Files
  • Nylon Guitar: 16 Files
  • Resonator Guitar: 8 Files
  • Slide Guitar: 24 Files
  • Tremolo Guitar: 16 Files
  • Ukulele: 20 Files
  • Wah Guitar: 8 Files
DAW Packs

Get the most from Island Guitars with DAW Sessions for each and every song kit to jump-start your music creating.

The DAW Sessions are formatted to seamlessly integrate with

  • Logic Pro
  • Pro Tools

… more coming soon! The sessions are pre-populated and pre-mixed with all of the song sections, performances, and samples for every song kit in the library. Create, edit, and mix directly within your DAWs environment.

QUESTIONS

FAQ

Are these sounds royalty-free, and can I use them commercially?

Yes — 100% royalty-free, forever. Use the sounds in songs, albums, sync placements, film, TV, ads, client work, podcasts, and commercial releases. No attribution required, no per-use fees, and you keep full ownership of your finished work. Once you buy, you're free to create and release.

What formats are included with my purchase?

Every purchase includes all available formats, bundled for one price — no edition to choose at checkout. You get DAW-Ready Sessions (pre-formatted, ready-to-open sessions for supported DAWs), Multi-Format audio (WAV, for drag-and-drop into any DAW), Apple Loops, and REX and — on most libraries — a Kontakt Engine Edition. You get everything.

Do I need Kontakt to use this library?

No. Kontakt is completely optional. All libraries include standard WAV files that work in any DAW without additional software. If a Kontakt Engine version is included, it requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (5.6.5 or higher) and will not run in the free Kontakt Player.

Will this work in my DAW?

Yes. All We Sound Human products work in every major DAW using standard audio files.

This includes Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, GarageBand, Reaper, and more.

If your DAW can play audio, these sounds will work.

Are these playable instruments, or can I play them on a MIDI keyboard?

These are performance-based loops and phrases played by real musicians — not multi-sampled instruments where you play individual notes. The Kontakt Engine Edition is phrase-based: you arrange and edit authentic recorded performances rather than playing free melodies or chords from a MIDI keyboard. If you're after a playable instrument for live improvisation, these libraries aren't built for that.

What if the library doesn’t fit my project?

We want you creating with sounds you love. If you're not happy with your purchase within 30 days, install it, give it a try, then reach out — we'll help you find a library that better fits, or issue a full refund.

How do downloads and future access work?

After purchase, your libraries are added to your secure We Sound Human account.

You can download them anytime, from anywhere, whenever you need them.

If formats are expanded or updated in the future, you’ll retain access to the versions included with your purchase.

Will my music sound like everyone else using the same pack?

No — and this is one of the biggest reasons our libraries are built the way they are.

Our products include full performances, multiple song sections, variations, alternates, and stems so you can arrange, edit, and process the sounds in your own way.

The goal isn’t to loop the same 8 bars — it’s to help you build tracks that feel human, dynamic, and uniquely yours.

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