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Description
Unlock a universe of sound with the IK Multimedia SampleTank 2XL, a sampler plugin that stands as a cornerstone in any musician's digital arsenal. Boasting a robust collection of over 1,700 sounds and 6.5GB of samples, this versatile software is primed to elevate your sonic creations across genres. Whether you’re crafting an orchestral masterpiece or a driving synth track, SampleTank 2XL is ready to deliver.
At the heart of this powerful sample workstation are three innovative synth engines: Resampling, Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch, and the proprietary STRETCH technology, which gives you unparalleled control over tempo, pitch, and harmonics. The STRETCH engine ensures that transpositions maintain their natural timbre, allowing your loops and phrases to sync seamlessly without sacrificing quality.
For those who crave creative freedom, the SampleTank 2XL offers a musician-friendly interface with over 50 synth-engine parameters, making customization an intuitive process. Its compatibility with both Mac and Windows platforms, along with support for various plugin formats like VSTi, DXi, and Audio Units, guarantees seamless integration into your existing setup.
The SampleTank 2XL doesn't just stop at offering an expansive sound library; it also comes equipped with over 30 high-quality DSP effects, including innovative effects from the acclaimed AmpliTube and T-Racks plugins. This ensures that every sound you craft has the depth and texture of a fully-produced track.
Key Features:
- 16 parts multitimbral plug-in sound workstation with layerable parts
- 3 synth engines: 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
Videos
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SampleTank 2 Training - Introduction - 1/7
SampleTank 2 Training - Introduction - 1/7
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about IK Multimedia SampleTank 2XL.
Software and compatibility
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Users report IK Multimedia's installation process is cumbersome, often requiring support for successful setup, with unclear file and folder structuring guidance in manuals.
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Users report that T-Racks plugins are not yet M1 native, causing compatibility issues for Mac users on newer hardware.
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Features and functionality
User experience
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Owners find the automatic installation of non-purchased plugins cluttering their DAW menus, with some users deleting unused .dll files to manage this issue.
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AmpliTube 5 is praised for its lively Fender tones, though users experience random crashes and bugs, and miss having a live mode.
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Some AmpliTube users appreciate the skeuomorphic design for visualizing setups like cabinet selections, contrasting with NI Guitar Rig's modern interface.
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Comparisons
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Amplitube is praised for clean and crunch tones but criticized for less effective metal tones compared to Neural DSP plugins, which offer superior IRs.
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Arturia V Collection and Kontakt are recommended over SampleTank for synths and sampled instruments, respectively, due to broader library access and better sound quality.
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Use cases and applications
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SampleTank's sound quality is criticized for compressed samples lacking adequate round robins and velocity layers, impacting its use in professional contexts.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
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Very Decent Collection of Sounds
Sample Tank 2XL samples are included as part of Sample Tank 3. The best comparison for Sample Tank would be similar to owning a Keyboard Synthesizer. It comes with a great variety of sounds that are also very usable. In fact some modern synths are still lacking compared to some sounds presented from this old library.
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