I’m looking into Sampletank (the Free version to start), and reading recently that Cubase sometimes doesn’t play nicely with VST2 instruments, I was wondering what the story with Sampletank VSTs was.
Thanks for any comments!
Aloha A,
I use the full version but here is what I found on their site:
Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/sampletank3/index.php?pp=sampletank-3-specs
Good Luck!
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Ah, thanks curteye, for the info and for the link. It is slightly unclear to me, I will probably have to trial/get the free one to see … I’m wondering if the supplied VSTs are VST 2 as well as 3.
Thx again!
BTW, curteye … would you be able to say a few words about SampleTank? Which version do you own? Do you occasionally buy 3rd party VSTs to supplement the on-board sounds? Pretty happy with it?
Etc.!
Thanks!!
I’ve been using Sampletank/Free (VST2) for a while (originally with my old SONAR software) - the bass pack and the horns work nicely especially in a dense production. Setting it up in Cubase 8 Pro was a bit of a chore - not Cubase’s issue - all related to IKMultimedia. Occasionally, the Sampletank splash screen whites out. I’ve got current video software updates - not sure how to resolve that particular issue. I hope this helps -
ZD
Hey curteye - you want to share any thoughts on what you like/don’t like about SampleTank? Do you have the latest version 3.5.2? What are your favorite vs. least favorite sounds?
Thanks!
Just to bud in with my two cents about SampleTank 3.5.2…
I think the strings, brass, & woodwinds sound very good. To be honest that’s why I purchased it. They are totally adjustable. Synths and keyboard sounds are OK too. I typically don’t use most of the other sounds much so I will not comment on those.
Also, never had a crash or any other issue using ST2 or now, ST3.
Regards 