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WNAMM02:SampleTanks First For ProTools
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IK Multimedia release an RTAS version 25/01/02
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IK Multimedia is the first native sample-based sound module available as a Pro Tools® plug-in.
SampleTank offers a powerful sample based synthesis engine - with fast access to GBs of libraries. The sounds use IK's own patented RAM doubling to save on disc space. SampleTank features includes:
Perfect integration with Pro Tools® Free, LE or TDM
Up to 450 high-quality multi-sampled banks included (2.5GB of samples)
Huge variety of sounds included (acoustic and electric basses, brass solo and sections, natural/electronic/analog drum kits, percussion, acoustic and electric guitars, grand/acoustic/electric /synthesized pianos, church and electric organs, ethnic instruments, full orchestra and orchestral elements, string solo and sections, vocal choirs, woods, winds, synthesized basses/leads/pads /effects, dance and ethnic loops)
128 voices polyphony per module
16 multi timbral instruments per module
Unlimited number of modules can be opened (CPU dependant)
32 bit floating point processing
Patented RAM doubling sample playback
4 dynamic sound parameters
4 insert effects selectable among 20 high quality DSP effects
User friendly sounds organization with multiple folders/ multiple HDs
Sound search feature with user-defined categories
Thousands of native sounds already available from AMG, IK, Masterbits and SonicReality
Imports AKAI® S1000/S3000 sound format
Pricing and Availability
SampleTank® RTAS will come in two versions:
SampleTank L - Includes 2 CDs with 200 top-quality sounds for more than 1.1GB of samples: 42 orchestral sounds, 40 electric sounds, 54 acoustic sounds, 65 electronic synth sounds and loops plus AKAI® S1000-3000 converter $379
SampleTank XL - Includes 4 CDs 450 top-quality sounds for more than 2.5GB of samples: 82 orchestral sounds, 77 electric sounds, 96 acoustic sounds, 199 electronic sounds plus AKAI® S1000-3000 converter $599
An HTDM version of SampleTank plug-in is also expected to be available by the second quarter 2002.