SampleTank XL 2.1.1 review

SampleTank 2.

License: Demo OS: Mac OS X File size: 11041K Developer: IK Multimedia Buy Now Price: $499.00 Updated: 28 Nov 2005

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SampleTank 2.1 is the long awaited update to the powerful SampleTank 2 sample workstation.
SampleTank is the first professional software sound module which combines a sophisticated sampler/synth engine with top-class multisampled sounds, into a plug-in instrument.
The playability of SampleTank is entirely on an unprecedent level, not only because Sampletank is the only sound module to offer access to entire instruments including effects - which are integral to the mood of an instrument - but thanks also to the unique search engine and light-speed access to the sound and sound shaping tools that you need most, you can now be fully absorbed by the creative process of laying down musical tracks instead of loosing most of your time searching for the right sound and tweaking parameters.

IMPORTANT: due to the enhanced features implemented, SampleTank 2.1 is NOT session-compatible with SampleTank 2.0. This means that you should NOT uninstall SampleTank 2.0 if you will need to work on previously made sessions using SampleTank 2.0.

What's New:
Enhanced STRETCH™ engine with separate algorithms for multi-sampled and phrase sounds and additional timbral control features.
Improved Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch now includes grain control for better compatibility with a wider range of sounds.
Now available as a stand-alone application, for immediate playing, so you don’t have to launch a host application when all you want to do is play SampleTank.
Can create complex 16 part splits and layers with the new Range controls.
Syncable LFOs, 16 assignable stereo outputs and more are just some of the new features implemented in the new synth engine.
Expanded 6.5 GB sound library, in every instruments’ category, featuring all your SampleTank favorites, plus over 2 GB of new samples, creating a massive sound library.