High quality live sample of sounds such as piano, keyboards, guitars, bass, drums, strings, brass, synths, vocals, and percussion: they all load up incredibly fast thanks to IK Multimedia’s new efficient disk streaming engine. The sound sound library that comes with SampleTank 4 is very impressive with over 260 GB, 8,000 instrument presets, and 90,000 total samples. The live mode is also a beneficial feature with the ability to make set lists and parameter maps for your gigs. What stands out to us are the new dynamic groove players (arpeggiator, strummer, pattern, and loop) that turn sounds into songs quickly and effortlessly.

Import feature allows users to import.

(Older libraries imported through the use of SampleTank 3 CS.)

Compatible with all previous “Powered by SampleTank” sound modes and sounds.

Easy to use assignable MIDI control to any parameter with MIDI Learn.

Multi Articulation and Key Switch instrument control.

Zone switch allows to edit individual key-zones for the selected sound element or articulation.

Four play modes including mono legato with portamento.

BPM syncable time-based effects, audio loop instruments and LFOs.

Advanced instrument browsing with convenient search function.

Custom modulation for synth engine and effects parameters.

Edit view for in depth editing of all synth engine parameters, independently for all the elements or articulations that are included in the instrument.

Layers allow for creating splits and layers.

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Pad interface lets you launch patterns, loops or single notes seamlessly from iRig Keys I/O or any MIDI controller.

Live mode for instantaneous sounds loading, organized in set lists and songs.

Mix view and full mix parameters control.Info view with specific information and 3D icon for each instrument.

Supported plug-in formats: AAX, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units.Fully compatible with macOS and Windows.Content structured in Instruments, Multis and MIDI Patterns.Works as a multi-platform plug-in and as a Standalone application.Here is the fully loaded feature list of SampleTank 4:

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