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IK Multimedia SampleTank 2.5 XL

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SampleTank 2 XL Virtual Sound Module with Two DVDs of Sounds - Mac/PC

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SampleTank's Second Generation, with 4.5GB of Sounds

IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 XL is a full-featured sample playing beast with enough power under the hood to make any audio pro blush. With more than 1,700 sounds INCLUDED FOR FREE, IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 XL is also ready, right out the box, to take on your songwriting project regardless of your style or genre. If you're looking for a soft synth, sampler, and rompler in a plug-in package that will work with just about any DAW, IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 XL gets first call.



IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 XL at a Glance:
  • STRETCH and Multi-Engine Synth
  • Tons of multisamples
  • Pitch shifting and time stretching
  • Simple to use
  • Works with just about everything

STRETCH and Multi-Engine Synth
SampleTank 2 is the ultimate sample workstation. For the first time in a sample-based instrument, 3 synth engines can be switched on the fly to provide more sound flexibility than ever before: traditional Resampling (the conventional method of playback most samplers use), Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch and our all new STRETCH engine.

STRETCH (Sampletank Time REsynthesis TeCHnology) gives complete sonic control over the tempo, pitch and harmonics of samples. No more "chipmunk sounding" transposition, no more loops and phrases out of sync, no more limitations in musical expression.

Multisamples like you've never heard before!
Multisampled instruments with STRETCH deliver amazing realism and expression. Your performances come to life with true glide, bending, staccato and vibrato with an incredibly rich, vibrant and natural quality. Plus, pushing STRETCH to the limit can take you to a whole new world of unheard sonic territories.

Loops become playable instruments!
The Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch allows to sync any loop to the sequencer tempo and sync various loops together with a single click! Slow loop tempos close to zero without affecting the pitch or have your loop tuned or singing by changing its pitch in real time without changing its tempo. Play loop phrases with chords in sync and run them through filters and effects for the first time in a virtual instrument. Only SampleTank 2 allows you to use loops as an instrument with unlimited expression.

Easy for every musician to use
All of this power is packed in a musician friendly interface and everything you need right in front of you. SampleTank 2 makes it easy to access more than 50 new synth-engine parameters including multi-mode filters, envelopes, LFOs and more for your own patch creation.

Instantly compatible with every platform!
SampleTank 2 is available for Mac 0S 9, Mac 0S X and Windows, VSTi, DXi, RTAS, MAS and Audio Units all from the same box.

Unlimited World Of Sounds
The widest selection of hi-quality playable sounds you cannot find anywhere else. SampleTank 2 XL includes two DVDs, more than 1,700 sounds for more than 6.5GB of samples. A multitude of Bass, Drums, Guitars, Orchestral, Ethnic, Organs, Percussion, Pianos, Strings, Brass, Vocals, Synths and Loops. SampleTank 2 XL gives you the inspiration for top quality composition and production right out of the box.

An effects powerhouse!
SampleTank 2 is the only sample-based virtual instrument to have over 30 high quality DSP effects built-in to the module. With 5 effects per instrument channel, the ability to sound like a produced album instantly sets Sampletank 2 apart from all other virtual instruments. Included are effects from our award winning AmpliTube and T-Racks plug-ins, plus 12 stage phasers, flangers, chorus, delay, reverb, rotary, tremolo... all saved with the sound for instant recall!

Fully expandable
SampleTank 2 allows you to import WAV, AIFF, SDII samples, AKAI S1000-3000 and SampleCell instruments directly from the plug-in. Plus there are currently more than 5,000 native Sampletank sounds available from select world-class sound designers including Sonic Reality, AMG and Masterbits.

16 layerable multitimbral parts
A stream-lined interface complete with light-speed control over SampleTank's 16 multitimbral parts. Instant access to MIDI channel, Solo, Mute, Polyphony, Volume and Pan.

Save and exchange song data using the same sounds
With SampleTank 2 you can save every setting for making you own exclusive patches and presets. You can also exchange sounds and SampleTank 2 sessions in any sequencer, Mac or PC, giving you the ability collaborate with musicians on any system.

You want MIDI control?
Every parameter in SampleTank 2 is MIDI controllable for optimal interactive performance. From MIDI program change to full automation and total recall, SampleTank 2 delivers the performance features musicians need the most.


IK Multimedia SampleTank 2 XL Features:
  • 16 parts multitimbral plug-in sound workstation with layerable parts.
  • 3 synth engines: new STRETCH, Pitch-shift/Time-stretch, Resampling.
  • 32 built-in DSP effects, 5 effects per part.
  • Loop sync and time/ pitch manipulation.
  • Import WAV, AIFF, SDII, AKAI, SampleCell plus native sounds.
  • Two DVDs of sounds, 6.5GB of samples and more than 1.700 patches included.

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Specification Detail
Software Type Sample Player
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats Standalone, RTAS, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac Dual Core G4 1GHz CPU or faster, 1GB RAM
Hardware Requirements - PC Pentium 4 or Athlon XP CPU, 1GB RAM
OS Requirements - Mac Mac OS X 10.4
OS Requirements - PC Windows XP or later
Manufacturer Part Number ST-250-XED-IN

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based on 6 reviews

Very usefull

by ALI MOLAEE from IRAN
December 18, 2008
Music Background: composer-sound engineer-vocalist
Very usefull.Has warm sounds and lovely banks.I love its warm drumkits(specially snares!).its usefull and good quality effects processors are very usefull to shape the sounds and....u can use it in ev... read more [+]ery project because of it has several different sound banks and covers every music style!cool.
thanks IK. close [-]

Great Sample Workstation!

by Andy H. from Parkersburg, WV
October 28, 2008
Music Background: Musician, wannabe recording engineer
Sampletank is a very useful tool in my studio. When people come in to the studio and say, "I wish I could put strings or a violin here." All we do is go find a sound they like in Sampletank and ley it... read more [+] down with the midi controller keyboard. We use Sampletank on every project and probably 50% of the songs. The sample vary in quality. Some sound really good and some sound lifeless and stiff. There are tons of instruments to choose from here as well. I still haven't listened to all of them! If you are looking for some good VIs and don't have to money to go for eastwest or some of the bigboys then you will like Sampletank! close [-]

Stretch the limits of your sample minds...

by Bryan of In Virus Tandem from Denver
July 6, 2011
Music Background: Artist/Producer, Recording Engineer, Forensic Audio Engineer
SampleTank 2.5 XL is a staple in all of my tracks. I use it in Ableton Live 8 along with ProTools LE 8.

It was hard to justify the price at first as I have an E6400 Ultra Pro (fully lo... read more [+]aded), an ESI-2000 and two old Ensoniq Mirage keyboards but found quickly that the SampleTank was easy to use, had great effects and was worth every penny.

The SampleTank plug-in features a flexible sample engine that incorporates three modes that allow the user to interface practically any sound or loop into any tempo with ease. I really enjoy the "Sync" button which allows the instant adaptation of a sample loop in any tempo to the master tempo.

The effects are decent as well. There's plenty to choose from and can be used per part, on a send or on the master channel.

SampleTank is also rock solid and functions reliably within my DAW environments, even when I've got the parts loaded up and using it in multiple instances (meaning I've added multiple SampleTank plug-in "instances" to various tracks within one composition.)

Importing samples are a snap. It can even automatically scan your file name of the target sample and obtain the root note!

The sample library is also easy to manage. You may edit them inside the plugin environment or within the desktop file system of your operating system.

The XL version comes packed with sounds to get you started but don't be afraid to import your own and start experimenting with the sampling engine.

Happy sampling! close [-]

Sample Tank 2.5

by Dee from Bronx, ny
February 23, 2008
Music Background: Music Producer
I love sample tank ever since my purchase i use it with my mpc. It has easy use and sounds are great. the only problem i have is my girlfriend threw away my book that came with it.

Out The Box

by I80Media.com from San Diego Ca.
February 3, 2008
Music Background: Hip Hop Production
I was using several other programs to compose along with popular hardware synths. A friend of mine owned the MPC and a few nice keyboards. He began not using them in the studio and I noticed more ofte... read more [+]n that they were'nt turned on when I came to the studio only the MPC was being used. I asked why and he told me about Sample Tank. I couldnt believe some of the tracks he made with it, thinking before that it was done on the keyboards and rack modules. I bought it myself and have been using it heavily since. IK makes solid products and I look foward to thier next venture if its going to be anything like sample tank. close [-]
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