Tropical Jam is a specialized sound expansion for Strum GS-2, meticulously crafted by renowned sound designer Niall McCallum (co-founder of ModeAudio). This collection is designed to transport your productions to a Caribbean paradise, delivering a chilled-out vintage vibe defined by laidback grooves and sun-soaked textures.
From sub-heavy muted riffs and offbeat chords to delay-drenched stabs and relaxed picked melodies, Tropical Jam captures the authentic essence of classic island sounds and the spiraling character of spring reverb. Paying homage to the legends of reggae and dub—including the rhythmic precision of Sly & Robbie, the iconic feel of Bob Marley & The Wailers, and the booming sound system aesthetics of King Tubby and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry—this pack provides the professional tools necessary to create authentic dub and reggae arrangements with ease.
What Stands Out
Key Details
Extensive Preset Library: Includes 84 high-quality guitar presets specifically tailored for tropical and vintage Caribbean vibes.
Dynamic Strumming: Features 84 dedicated strumming patterns that are fully playable and adaptable to your own custom chord progressions.
Diverse Sonic Palette: 12 distinct styles covering a wide range of Caribbean-inspired guitar techniques and tones.
Versatile Playback: Fully compatible with the full Strum GS-2 instrument or the included AAS Player.
Professional Pedigree: Developed by Niall McCallum, a sound designer recognized for high-end work with FL Studio, Native Instruments, and Bitwig.
Best For
Use Cases
Reggae & Dub Production: Ideal for creating authentic offbeat “skanks,” muted rhythmic riffs, and deep, spacey dub textures.
Lo-Fi & Chillout: Perfect for adding a relaxed, vintage guitar layer to downtempo, lo-fi hip hop, or ambient tracks.
Tropical Pop: Quickly inject Caribbean flavor into modern pop or dance tracks using professional, ready-to-use strumming patterns.
Film & Game Scoring: Efficiently evoke specific geographic or atmospheric settings, such as an island or vintage Caribbean beach, without the need for a session guitarist.
Setup Notes
Installation
Tropical Jam is delivered as a digital software license. After purchase, follow the publisher’s instructions to download the content and authorize your license. Once installed, the sound pack can be loaded directly within Strum GS-2 or the AAS Player. Ensure your DAW is scanned for new plugins to recognize the instrument in your preferred format.
Compatibility Check
Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
Processor Requirements: Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 processor or later
Plugin Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, and Standalone
DAW Support: Compatible with 64-bit DAWs including Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Digital Performer, and Sonar
RAM/Disk Space: Not Stated
Verified Product Facts
Additional Details
Manufacturer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Product Code: AA-TRJM
SKU: ILIO-AA-TRJM
Edition: Tropical Jam – Sound Pack for Strum GS-2
Delivery Format: Digital software license and download
Platform: Mac and Windows
Plug-In Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Native, Standalone
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Verified Product Facts
Additional Details
Manufacturer: Applied Acoustics Systems
SKU: ILIO-AA-TRJM
Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 10.13+
Plug-In Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Native, Standalone
Manufacturer System Requirements:
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 10.13+
RAM Requirements: Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1
Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1, Not Stated, VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, Standalone, Compatibility: Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1, Not Stated, VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, Standalone, Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 10.13+
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