SampleTank 4 launches with massive new library, new sample engine & fully scalable GUI

IK Multimedia has announced the availability of SampleTank 4, the next generation of its legendary sound and groove workstation that offers professional-quality sounds, an intuitive interface and powerful editing and effects for musicians and producers.

SampleTank was re-designed from the ground up to be every musician’s “go to” music creation workstation.

IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 browser piano

SampleTank 4 offers a massively expanded sample library (up to 8,000 sounds across 260 GB of samples) and a completely redesigned, scalable/zoomable interface. A new cutting-edge sound engine offers efficient hard-disk streaming and advanced sound design/editing possibilities.

The library and sound engine are complemented by innovative dynamic groove “players” (arpeggiator, strummer, pattern and loop player), 13 new effects (for a total of 70), a powerful new Mix window, a unique Live mode and powerful integration with IK’s iRig Keys I/O line.

SampleTank 4 features

Works as a multi-platform plug-in and as a Standalone application.
Content structured in Instruments, Multis and MIDI Patterns.
Fully compatible with macOS and Windows.
Supported plug-in formats: AAX, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units.
16 part multitimbral.
16 individual stereo outputs.
Info view with specific information and 3D icon for each instrument.
Mix view and full mix parameters control.
Live mode for instantaneous sounds loading, organized in set lists and songs.
Expandable instrument library.
Pad interface lets you launch patterns, loops or single notes seamlessly from iRig Keys I/O or any MIDI controller.
70 studio quality effects.
Layers allow for creating splits and layers.
Edit view for in depth editing of all synth engine parameters, independently for all the elements or articulations that are included in the instrument.
Custom modulation for synth engine and effects parameters.
Advanced instrument browsing with convenient search function.
BPM syncable time-based effects, audio loop instruments and LFOs.
Four play modes including mono legato with portamento.
Zone switch allows to edit individual key-zones for the selected sound element or articulation.
Multi Articulation and Key Switch instrument control.
Easy to use assignable MIDI control to any parameter with MIDI Learn.
Compatible with all previous “Powered by SampleTank” sound modules and sounds (can import all previous sounds and Combis).
Import feature allows users to import .wav and .aiff samples.