SampleTank® 2 is the ultimate sample workstation. For the first time in a sample-based instrument, 3 synth engines can be switched on the fly to provide more sound flexibility than ever before: traditional Resampling (the conventional method of playback most samplers use), Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch and our all new STRETCH™ engine.

Extended information

STRETCH™ (Sampletank® Time REsynthesis TeCHnology) gives complete sonic control over the tempo, pitch and harmonics of samples. No more "chipmunk sounding" transposition, no more loops and phrases out of sync, no more limitations in musical expression.

Multisamples like you’ve never heard before!
Multisampled instruments with STRETCH™ deliver amazing realism and expression. Your performances come to life with true glide, bending, staccato and vibrato with an incredibly rich, vibrant and natural quality. Plus, pushing STRETCH™ to the limit can take you to a whole new world of unheard sonic territories.

Loops become playable instruments!
The Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch allows to sync any loop to the sequencer tempo and sync various loops together with a single click! Slow loop tempos close to zero without affecting the pitch or have your loop tuned or singing by changing its picth in real time without changing its tempo. Play loop phrases with chords in sync and run them through filters and effects for the first time in a virtual instrument. Only SampleTank® 2 allows you to use loops as an instrument with unlimited expression.

Easy for every musician to use
All of this power is packed in a musician friendly interface and everything you need right in front of you. SampleTank® 2 makes it easy to access more than 50 new synth-engine parameters including multi-mode filters, envelopes, LFOs and more for your own patch creation.

Instantly compatible with every platform!
SampleTank® 2 is available for Mac®0S9, Mac®0SX and Windows®, VST®i, DXi, RTAS, MAS and Audio Units all from the same box.

Unlimited World Of Sounds
The widest selection of hi-quality playable sounds you cannot find anywhere else. SampleTank® 2 XL includes 8 CDs, more than 1,500 sounds for more than 4.5GB of samples. A multitude of Bass, Drums, Guitars, Orchestral, Ethnic, Organs, Percussion, Pianos, Strings, Brass, Vocals, Synths and Loops. SampleTank® 2 XL gives you the inspiration for top quality composition and production right out of the box.

An effects powerhouse!
SampleTank® 2 is the only sample-based virtual instrument to have over 30 high quality DSP effects built-in to the module. With 5 effects per instrument channel, the ability to sound like a produced album instantly sets Sampletank® 2 apart from all other virtual instruments. Included are effects from our award winning AmpliTube™ and T-Racks® plug-ins, plus 12 stage phasers, flangers, chorus, delay, reverb, rotary, tremolo... all saved with the sound for instant recall!

Fully expandable
SampleTank® 2 allows you to import WAV, AIFF, SDII samples, AKAI® S1000-3000 and SampleCell® instruments directly from the plug-in. Plus there are currently more than 5,000 native Sampletank sounds available from select world-class sound designers including Sonic Reality, AMG and Masterbits.

16 layerable multitimbral parts
A stream-lined interface complete with light-speed control over SampleTank®'s 16 multitimbral parts. Instant access to MIDI channel, Solo, Mute, Polyphony, Volume and Pan.

Save and exchange song data using the same sounds
With SampleTank® 2 you can save every setting for making you own exclusive patches and presets. You can also exchange sounds and SampleTank® 2 sessions in any sequencer, Mac or PC, giving you the ability collaborate with musicians on any system.

You want MIDI control?
Every parameter in SampleTank® 2 is MIDI controllable for optimal interactive performance. From MIDI program change to full automation and total recall, SampleTank® 2 delivers the performance features musicians need the most.

Technical specifications

16 parts multitimbral sound module with layerable parts.
New mix view and full mix parameters control.
3 synth engines: new STRETCH™ and Pitch-shift/Time-stretch plus traditional Resampling.
New enhanced instruments browsing.
New total sound editing with full access to 50 Synth-Sampler engine controls.
New Portamento feature for added realism.
New Loop Sync feature for precision and flexibility.
New Zone feature for single sample accurate editing.
Now with 32 built-in DSP effects
- EQ/Comp
- Reverb, Spring Reverb, Ambience, Reverb Delay, Delay
- Filter, Envelope Filter, Multi Filter, Wah-Wah
- Chorus, Multi Chorus, Phaser, AM Modulation, FM Modulation, Flanger, Envelope Flanger
- Auto Pan, Tremolo, Rotary Speaker
- Lo-Fi, Distortion, Phonograph, Crusher, Overdrive
- Pre Amp, Tone Control, Cabinet
- Param EQ, Channel Strip, Compressor, Limiter
- Slicer
Now capable of 5 effects per voice.
Easy to use full MIDI control.
Now responds to MIDI Program change.
Now imports WAV, AIFF, SDII, AKAI® S-1000/3000 and SAMPLECELL® directly from the plug-in.
New user preset and module save features.
Convenient back up function.
Customizable keywords and sound search function with integrated sounds database.
256 notes polyphony.
Customizable display colors.
Available as VST, RTAS, DXi, AU, MAS.
For MacOS®9, MacOS®X, Windows® 2000/XP.
New high-quality sounds included in both L and XL version.