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Instruments From Around the Globe

Explore the rich diversity of traditional and ethnic sounds from every corner of the world

430 instruments, 1,900+ hand-crafted presets, 12,000+ loops and phrases

Intuitive interfaces with instrument-specific controls for seamless creativity and customization

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Instruments From Around the Globe

Explore the rich diversity of traditional and ethnic sounds from every corner of the world

430 instruments, 1,900+ hand-crafted presets, 12,000+ loops and phrases

Intuitive interfaces with instrument-specific controls for seamless creativity and customization

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Unlock the World’s Sonic Palette

World Suite invites you on an unparalleled sonic journey across continents and cultures, blending the rich tapestry of global music with the power of cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re a seasoned composer, an aspiring producer, or an enthusiast exploring new sounds, World Suite offers a gateway to over 80,000 samples through 430 meticulously recorded instruments, 1,900+ hand-crafted presets, and 12,000+ loops and phrases from every corner of the globe.

Dive into the rhythms of Africa, the intricate timbres of Asia, the ancient chants of the Americas, and the mystical sounds of the Middle East—all at your fingertips.

World Suite is more than an instrument collection; it’s a source of inspiration, sparking your creativity with authentic, deeply immersive sounds that let you craft with unrivaled authenticity and depth. Whether you’re looking for authentic instrumentation to anchor your production or simply need a burst of inspiration, World Suite 3 makes it easy to explore, mix, and manipulate sounds from around the world.

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Instruments

430 instruments to explore

World Suite offers a deep dive into the vastness of global music, placing an epic collection of 430 instruments and 1,400+ ready-to-use presets at your fingertips. Perfect for composers, musicians, and anyone seeking unique timbres, these meticulously recorded instruments cover every major geographical region and ethnic tradition, offering a breadth and depth of sound that is unmatched.

Each instrument in World Suite is brought to life by professional instrumentalists and captured by our sound design team, with the highest quality equipment and utmost care to ensure every nuance of performance is preserved. From the timeless beats of Aboriginal drums to the ethereal tones of the Gamelan, each sound is carefully designed to inspire and elevate your music. With intuitive, instrument-specific controls, you have the power to shape and refine each sound to fit perfectly into your creative vision, all while maintaining a level of authenticity that only world-class recordings and meticulous, hand-crafted presets can offer.

Loops and Phrases

Instant Inspiration for Fast-Paced Projects

When time is of the essence, World Suite's massive collection of loops and phrases is your go-to resource. With over 12,000 expertly performed and recorded samples, you can quickly find the perfect character for your project, whether you're producing backing tracks, scoring commercials, or adding authentic soundscapes to film.

Every loop and phrase in World Suite was recorded using the finest equipment, ensuring that you get studio-quality sound right out of the box. These loops are a treasure trove of instant inspiration, providing authentic, region-specific performances that can be easily arranged, chopped, and reshaped to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a quick way to add cultural depth to a track or to build entire compositions from pre-recorded elements, World Suite’s loops and phrases offer a fast, efficient, and deeply creative workflow.

World Traveler

Explore the World’s Sounds at the Click of a Button

World Suite’s World Traveler instrument is your gateway to global inspiration. Combining instrumental loops and phrases from each region into a single, versatile tool, World Traveler allows you to explore, mix, and match sounds effortlessly, sparking creativity and guiding you through the vast sonic landscapes of the world.

With over 350 presets hand-crafted by professional sound designers, World Traveler offers uncompromising sound quality, making it an essential tool for any composer or producer looking to infuse their work with authentic global sounds. Whether you’re layering loops to create intricate rhythmic foundations or experimenting with different cultural textures, World Traveler puts the world’s music at your fingertips in the most intuitive way possible.

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Voice Traveler

Dive into the Human Voice, Globally

Just as World Suite’s World Traveler brings the instruments of the world to your DAW, Voice Traveler does the same with vocals. Featuring vocal loops and phrases performed by singers from around the globe, Voice Traveler offers a unique tool for exploring the rich, emotive power of the human voice across different cultures. The randomize function allows you to quickly discover new vocal textures and combinations, making it easy to add depth and emotion to your projects.

Each vocal performance has been captured with the same high standards of recording as the instrumental loops, ensuring that every phrase is rich with detail and authenticity. Whether you’re adding haunting chants, rhythmic vocal patterns, or evocative phrases to your compositions, Voice Traveler offers a treasure trove of vocal sounds that are as inspiring as they are versatile.

Travel the World

Africa

Tchangot tche

Water Drum

Mbira

Ngoni Donso

Kalimba

Kora

Bara Drums

Large Drums

Balafon

Djembe

54 Instruments

Flutes (Majingu, Djafe, Goat), Guitars (Afro Steel, Roots African, Tchad Nylon), Large Drums (Beninese, Guinean Baga & Kobo, Guinean Toma, Malian, Ouagadoudou, Tanzanian, Togolese, Zairian), Djembe (Wood, Modern Skin, Mozambique), Percussions (Body Bells, Cruche, Fedounoum, Plastic & Wood Rainstick, Rattle, Shekere, Talking Drum, Tchangotche), Udu (Large & Small), Balafon (8 instruments), Bamboo Sax (3 instruments), Kalimba, Kora (2 models and a Valiha), Mbira (Dzavadzimu, Nyunga, Zimbabwe), Ngoni Donso, Sanzas (7 models)

744 Loops & Phrases

Balafon, Bara Drums, Bass, Conga, Cowbell, Cruche, Djembe, Drums, Electric Guitar, Ensemble, Guinean Tambourin, Kalimba Bass, Kora, Percussion (Beninese Drums, Claves, Guinean Baga Drums, Guinean Baga Kobo, Guinean Toma Drums, Malian Drums, Mozambic Djembe, Ouagadougou Drums, Tanzanian Drums, Togolese Drums, Woodblock, Zairian Drums), Shaker, Talking Drums, Tchangoche, Ensemble Choirs, Solo Voices, Water Drums

North America

26 Instruments

Banjo, Bell Guitar, Dobro, Native American Flutes (6 models), Native American Percussions (Basket Drum, Big Drums, Social Drums, Bouncing Drums, Buffalo Drums, Cheese Box Drum, Cheese Box Drum Processed, Deerskin Drum, Hand Drum, Horsehide Drum, Painted Drum, Shakers, Sharkskin Drum Large, Sharkskin Drum Small, Taos Drum, Tbird Drum), Piano Bastringue

802 Loops & Phrases

Flutes (14 models), Percussions (Apache Shakers, Cheese Box Drum, Chegah Skah Hdah Shakers, Deerskin Drum, Kenari Shakers, Claps, Percussion Mix, Reverb Drums, Wood Stick, Painted Drum, Rawhide Shakers, Shamanic Drum, Skin Drum, Small Shaker, Social Drum, Taos Drum), Group Voices, Solo Voices

Chegah Skah Hdah Shaker

Banjo

Dobro

Painted Drum

Shamanic Drum

Flute Double Barrel

Piano Bastringue

Bell Guitar

North American Voice

South America

Latin Agogos

Bajo Quinto

Bongo

Berimbau

Drums South America

Charango

Guiro

Guitarron

Tambour Bata

Ronroco

31 Instruments

Ande Flute, Bajo Quinto, Charango, Cuatro, Electric Bass (Brazil Bass, Cuba Bass), Guitarron, Keyboard Recorder, Latin Panpipe, Latin Percussions (Latin Agogos, Berimbau, Bongos, Cabassa, Chekere, Claves, Congas, Cowbells, Cuicas, Guiros, Maracas, Pandiero, Shakers, Surdo, Timbales, Timbalitos), Mexican Vihuela, Peru Flute, Peruvian Ocarina, Ronroco, Tango Accordion, UBass

1355 Loops & Phrases

Bajo Quinto, Bossa Bass, Cuban Bass, Berimbau, Bossa Drums, Salsa Drums, Bossa Guitar, Cuban Percussions (Claves, Conga, Cowbell, Djembe, Drums, Wood Stick, Triangle, Tambourine, Shaker, Percussion Mix, Tambour Bata), Cuban Piano, Cuban Piano-Bass, Cuban Voices, Latin Percussions (Agogo, Bongo, Bongo and Cowbell, Claves, Conga, Cowbell, Djembe, Latin Drums, Guiro, Kutu Wapa, Latin Perc Mix, Shaker, Tambourine, Triangle), Mexican Vihuela, Ronroco

Asia

95 Instruments

Bian Zhong, Bian Qing, Dan Moi, Er Hu (2 models), GuQin, Gongs (7 categories / 50 models), Koto (3 models), Laotian Zither, Percussions (Ban Gu, Cha, 2 Gu, Luo Gong, Chuan Ling, 2 Kua Ban, Nan Bang, Pen Zhong), Pipa, LiuQin, Shakuhachi, Isshakausansun, Nishakuyonsun, Shamisen, Taiko (3 Nagado Daiko, 2 Shime Daiko), Gamelan Gong (2 models), Gamelan Bonang (Barung, Parenus), Gamelan Drums (Kendhang Ageng, Kendhang Ciblon), Gamelan Gambang (Gambang, Gender, Saron), Gamelan Kenong (5 models)

354 Loops & Phrases

Chinese Flute, Er Hu, Shakuhachi classic, Shakuhachi Isshakausansun, Shakuhachi Nishakuyonsun, Mongol Khomus, Mongol Topshur, Mongol Voices, Percussions

Shime Daiko

Bian Zhong

Nagado Daiko

Er Hu

Shakuhachi Nishakuyonsun

Gongs Burmese

Dan Moi

Pipa

Laotian Zither

Shamisen

Australia

Didjeridoo 1

Didjeridoo 2

Aboriginal Drums

Aboriginal Flutes

Jaw Harp

Aboriginal Percussions

16 Instruments

Aboriginal Drums (Kanak, New Guinean, Polynesian, Oceanian - 3 models), Aboriginal Flutes (2 models), Aboriginal Percussions (Bass, Frame, Log, Rattle, Shaker), Didgeridoo (2 models), Jaw Harp

485 Loops & Phrases

Aboriginal Flute, Didgeridoo, Jaw Harp, Percussions

Eastern Europe

17 Instruments

Balkanish Double Bass, Balkanish Violin, Bulgarian Tupan, Chonguri, Contrabass Panduri, Eastern Accordion, Eastern Lyra, Georgian Duduk, Hungarian Cymbalum, Hybrid Balalaika, Moldovian Cymbalum, Panduri, Roots Balalaika, Russian Balalaika, Salamuri, Ukrainian Bandura, Weltmeister Accordion

1571 Loops & Phrases

Acoustic Guitar, Balkanish Female Voices, Georgian Male and Female Voices, Chonguri, Contrabass, Eastern Accordion, Panduri, Percussion, Saxophone, Strings, Violin

Weltmeister Accordion

Roots Balalaika

Chonguri

Cymbalum

Balkanish Double Bass

Georgian Duduk

Contrabass Panduri

Bulgarian Tupan

Balkanish Voilin

Southern Europe

Castanets

Cajon

Flamenco Guitar

Flamenco Footsteps

Gypsy Hand Claps

Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Percussions Flamenco

16 Instruments

Carina Accordion, Cavaco, Flamenco Guitar, Flamenco Percussions (3 Cajons, Castanets, Hand Claps, Foot Steps), 2 Gypsy Jazz Guitars (Gerome, Maruha), Mandolin, Orfeo Accordion, Portuguese Fado Guitar, Victorini Accordion, Viola Da Gamba

2187 Loops & Phrases

Cajon, Castanets, Cavaco, Flamenco Guitar Rhythms, Flamenco Guitar Solos, Flamenco Footsteps, Flamenco Voices (Crowd Ambience, Female, Male, Roots Flamenco, Words), Gypsy Hand Claps, Mandolin, Roots Guitar Riffs

Western Europe

53 Instruments

Alphorn, Alpine Concert Zither, Bag Pipes (6 models), Cabinet Organ, Celtic Guitars (3 models), Celtic Harps (3 models), Celtic Percussions (Bodhran, Bones, Clogs, Pipe Snare Drum, Spoons, Tenor Drum), Celtic Whistles (Penny Whistle, Old Low, Celtic Low, Tin D, Tin BFlat), Concertina, Dulcimer, Fiddle, Finnish Concert Kantele, Folk Recorders (5 models), German Accordion, German Psalter, Gothenburg Organ, Harmonica (2 models), Irish Bouzouki, Lute Harp, Naeshult Table Piano, Nordic Low Whistle, Nordic Psalmodikon, Nordic Upright Piano, Parisian Accordion, Recorders (5 models), Triple String Zither

762 Loops & Phrases

Bagpipe, Bodhran, Bombarde, Celtic Guitar, Celtic Harp Glisses, Concertina, Guitar 6 Strings, Guitar 12 Strings, Irish Flute, Percussions (Tenor Drums, Bones, Clogs, Spoon), Violin, Western Accordion

Bag Pipes

Alphorn

Bombarde

Concertina

Gothenburg Organ

Dulcimer

Lute Harp

Guitar 12 String

Celtic Percussions

Naeshult Table Piano

India

Dholak

Dilruba

Ghatam

Harmonium

Idakka

Nadhaswaram

Santoor

Pungi

Veena

Sitar

48 Instruments

Dilruba, Harmonium, Indian Flute (3 models), Indian Percussions (Angklungs, Baya, Ghatam, Idakka, India Jaw, Mridangam, Thavil, Dholak Bass, Bass Udukkai, Chanda, Dhol, Dholak, Dholki, Ela Thalam, Yeddakai, Urumi, Udukkai, Salangai, Pumbai, Parai Top, Parai Bass, Pakavaj, Nagra, Khanjeera), Tabla (3 models), Indian Swarmandal, Indian Violin, Jaladarangam, Morsing, Nadhaswaram, Pungi, Santoor (2 models), Sarod, Shahi Baaja, Shenai, Sitar (3 models), Tambura, Veena

1735 Loops & Phrases

Melodic: Bulbul Tarang, Dilruba, Do Tara, Flutes (2 models), Magudi, Mandolin, Nadhaswaram, Pungi, Rawanhattha, Santoor, Shenai, Sitar (3 models), Veena (2 models), Violin, Voices (Child, Female, Male, Old Man, Perc Voice Male) Percussions: Bass Udukkai, Chenda, Dhol, Dholak, Dholki, Ghatam, Idakka, Khanjira, Misc Percussions (Water Drum, Cymbals, Timbals, Elathalam, Maracas), Mridangam, Nagara, Pambai, Parai, Percusions Mix, Tabla Acoustic, Tabla Electronic, Tabla and Vox, Thavil, Urban Loops, Urumi FX: India Ambiences

Mediterranean

35 Instruments

Ancient Greek instruments (Aulos, Barbiton, Kylix, Lyra, Pandura, Phorminx, Sambuca), Ancient Greek percussions (Crotalum, Kymbalon, Sistrum, Tympanon 15, Tympanon 22, Tympanon with Cymbals), Baglamas (2 models), Bouzouki (2 models), Electric Bouzouki, Electric Saz, Hybrid Tzouras (Tzouras Balalaika, Tzouras Domra), Kemence, Kloo Mandolin, Saz (2 models), Turkish Cumbus, Turkish Lyra (2 models), Turkish Percussions (Bongo, Darbuka, Eggs, Small Hand Drum, Wooden Spoons), Tzouras (2 models)

336 Loops & Phrases

Baglamas, Bouzouki Rumba, Bouzouki Solo, Bouzouki Traditional, Mediterranean Drums, Electric Bouzouki, Lyre, Saz, Turkish Percussions (Bongo, Darbuka, Eggs, Percussion Ensemble, Small Hand Drum, Wooden Spoons), Tzouras, Tzouras & Saz

Baglamas

Barbiton

Electric Bouzouki

Tzouras Domra

Kemence

Lyra

Sambuca

Electric Saz

Tympanon with Cymbals

Middle East

Persian Daf

Darbuka

Oriental Ensemble

Duduk

Oud

Middle East Percussions

Tambourine

24 Instruments

Duduk, Lute (Jubus, Tunisian), Maghreb Violins (Solo, Ensemble), Middle East Flutes (Sheperd, Egyptian, Arabic, Recorder), Middle East Percussions (Bendir (2 models), Daires, Darbuka, Oriental Tambourin, Sistres), Middle East Santur (2 models), Oriental Ensemble, Oud (2 models), Persian Daf, Pku, Qanun, Tar

1942 Loops & Phrases

Clarinet, Cumbus, Darbuka, Duduk, Hajir, Kemence, Percussion Ensemble, Strings Ensemble, Oriental Violin, Oriental Violin and Perc, Oud, Arabic Synth,Tambourines, Tar, Voices (Arabic, Egyptian, Old Woman, Persian, Traditional Man, Young Woman)

West Indies

15 Instruments

Garrahand, Handpan Ayasa, Handpan Bells (2 models), Handpan BPSH, Modern Handpans (2 models), Opsilon, Requinto, Steel Drums, Steel Pan, Steel Tongue Drum, Sun Drum, Ukulele, West Indies Bass

707 Loops & Phrases

Claves, Conga, Cowbell, Djembe, Drums, Handpan, Tambourine, Cymbal, Triangle, Perc Mix, Shaker, Tanbou Ka, Ti Bwa, Tom, West Bass

West Indies Bass

Steel Tongue Drum

Steel Drums

West Indies Drums

Drums

Garrahand

Opsilon

Steel Pan

Ti Bwa

Ukulele

World Suite is more than just a collection of sounds — it's a portal to the rich, diverse musical traditions of our world. With incredible sound quality, meticulously recorded instruments, and an intuitive interface that invites creativity, it’s a powerful tool for composers, producers, and sound designers alike.

Whether you’re crafting a cinematic score, adding authentic global textures to your music, or simply exploring new sonic landscapes, World Suite empowers you to bring the world’s music into your own. Dive in and discover the endless possibilities that await within this epic suite of instruments and sounds.

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Sam FISH Fisher

Multi Grammy Certified Record Producer / Songwriter

Daddy Yankee, Lady Gaga, Celia Cruz, Duran Duran

There are very few virtual instruments that have the range, versatility and sound palette that World Suite has. Simply said, it is magnificent.

Simon Franglen

Grammy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Composer & Producer

Titanic, Avatar, Moulin Rouge, The Amazing Spider-Man, Se7en,…

I just bought World Suite 3. There are a thousand world instrument libraries out there, World Suite 3 genuinely brings something unique. Superb.

Doc Powell

Grammy-nominated Guitarist, Producer & Songwriter

Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross

World Suite feels like traveling around the world through its sounds, inspired from every region with the best fidelity.

Trevor Lawrence Jr.

Producer & Musician

Bruno Mars, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez...

I feel like I have a room full of percussion with me at all times.

"The realism of the instruments and vocals must be heard to be believed! Mind-blowing, I dare say. World Suite is delicious treat to the senses!"

"This is a remarkably impressive collection. It radiates with the love and attention that UVI has undeniably poured all over the sampling process, as well as the package’s extensive programming capabilities."

"The sounds of World Suite are rich, expressive, incredibly playable, and sound fantastic [...] The best way to bring ethnic flair into your productions."

"It's a fun and rewarding way to explore and integrate global music elements into projects, enhancing a user's creative potential across a variety of genres."

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Licensing:

3 activations per license on any combination of machines or iLok dongles

What you get:

Size:	35.6 GB (FLAC lossless encoding, was 64.91 GB in WAV)
Content:	99,281 Samples, 430 Instruments, 12,229 Loops & Phrases
Sample Resolution:	44.1 kHz. Recording at 88.2 kHz

System requirements:

Runs in UVI Workstation version 3.1.15, and Falcon version 3.0.3
iLok account (free, dongle not required)
Internet connection for the license activation
Supported Operating Systems:
- - MacOS 10.14 Mojave to macOS 26 Tahoe
- - Windows 10 to Windows 11 (64-bit)
36GB of disk space
Hard Drive: 7,200 rpm recommended or Solid State Drive (SSD)
4 GB RAM

Compatibility:

Supported Formats:	Audio Units, AAX, VST, VST3, Stand-alone
Tested and certified in:	Digital Performer 8+, Pro Tools 2019+, Logic Pro X+, Cubase 7+, Nuendo 6+, Ableton Live 8+, Studio One 2+, Garage Band 6+, Maschine 1+, Tracktion 4+, Vienna Ensemble Pro 5+, Reaper 4+, Sonar X3+, MainStage 3, MuLab 5.5+, FL Studio, Bitwig 1+, Reason 9.5+, Ability 1+

World Suite 3 Manual Soundbank Installation Guide