IK Multimedia releases SampleTank 2.1 (Boxed)

IK Multimedia has announced that the full version of SampleTank 2.1 is now shipping (the downloadable engine only update has been available for a few weeks already). This upgrade comes complete with enhanced application features and an enlarged 2 DVD sound set.

Offering 2 GB of additional new material, more than 1,700 sounds and a total of 6.5GB of samples on 2 DVDs, the new SampleTank 2.1 is more extensive and diverse. SampleTank 2.1 features more multi-sampled instruments, loops, phrases, percussion, traditional instruments, world percussion loops and a wider range of electronic and acoustic instruments in every category and style.

• Enhanced STRETCH engine with separate algorithms for multi-sampled note and phrase sounds with 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 to use the program.
• The ability to create complex 16 part splits and layers with new Range controls.
• New synth engine features with Syncable LFOs, 16 assignable stereo outputs and more.

SampleTank 2.1 XL has an MSRP of $499/€419 and SampleTank 2.1 L has an MSRP of $299/€249. Both are currently available in the IK dealer/distributor network worldwide. All SampleTank LE/SE and previous SampleTank 1.0 customers can upgrade to the new SampleTank 2.1 XL for $299/€249 or the new SampleTank 2.1 L for $199/€169.

All SampleTank 2.0 L/XL customers will receive a free downloadable update to SampleTank 2.1's application. Also, SampleTank 2.0 XL customers who registered after January 20th, 2005 are eligible for a free upgrade to the new DVDs of sounds by simply filling out this online form.

SampleTank 2.0 XL customers who purchased before January 20th, 2005 can upgrade to the new plug-in for free and take advantage of a limited time offer to get the new sound set (available on 2 DVDs) for $99/€79. SampleTank L customers who purchased before January 20th, 2005 can upgrade to the new plug-in for free and take advantage of a limited time offer to get the new sound set for $199/€169.