Available for download, SampleTank 4 Virtual Instrument Plug-In with USB Driveis a virtual instrument that gives you a broad range of sample-based instruments for your composition or production work. This version provides over 100GB of high-quality instruments, all of them ideal for layering, mixing, and editing your own original sounds and grooves.

SampleTank 4 comes with 6000 sampled instruments that range across the gamut. Pianos, drums, basses, guitars, synthesizers, brass, strings, vocals, and exotic sounds are all at your fingertips. You can find any type of sound you want quickly in the instrument's overhauled GUI, and tailor them to your needs with new and powerful editing options. You can also change them via a new modulation matrix, and put the instrument through dynamic groove players, including an arpeggiator, a strummer, and pattern/loop players. SampleTank 4 also introduces a new live mode, so you can use these virtual instruments in live settings. This mode includes the ability to create entire set lists and map parameters to your specific predilections.

A 16-channel mixer, three sample engines, and a slew of effects are on hand to provide you with a panoply of sound-sculpting options. The software can operate as an AU, VST2, VST3, or AAX plug-in, and it can also operate in standalone mode.

Panoply of Instruments in 1 App/Plug-In    6000 Instruments    Over 100GB of Sounds, 70GB New Content    Drums, Piano, Orchestral, Guitar & More    Three Synth Engines    Bevy of FX    Poly, Mono, Legato Play Modes    Mac, Windows, AAX, VST, AU / Standalone

• Phraser patterns can now be saved directly to instrument
• Strummer’s current status now saved directly to instrument
• Strummer now has a default state that can be played upon load
• Consolidated Phraser patterns directory to display main subfolders
• Optimized keyword metadata for instruments that may contain several category types
• Imported instruments library category will appear after importing samples
• General optimizations and bug fixes

• Works as a multi-platform plug-in and as a standalone application
• Content structured in Instruments, Multis, and MIDI Patterns
• Fully compatible with macOS and Windows
• Supported plug-in formats: AAX, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units
• 16-part multitimbral
• 16 individual stereo outputs
• Info view with specific information and 3D icon for each instrument
• Mix view and full mix parameters control
• Live mode for instantaneous sounds loading, organized in set lists and songs
• Expandable instrument library
• Pad interface lets you launch patterns, loops, or single notes seamlessly from iRig Keys I/O or any MIDI controller
• 70 studio-quality effects
• Layers allow for creating splits and layers
• Edit view for in-depth editing of all synth engine parameters, independently for all the elements or articulations that are included in the instrument
• Custom modulation for synth engine and effects parameters
• Advanced instrument browsing with convenient search function
• BPM syncable time-based effects, audio loop instruments and LFOs
• Four play modes including mono legato with portamento
• Zone switch allows to edit individual key-zones for the selected sound element or articulation
• Multi Articulation and Key Switch instrument control
• Easy to use assignable MIDI control to any parameter with MIDI Learn
• Compatible with all previous "Powered by SampleTank" sound modes and sounds (older libraries imported through the use of SampleTank 3 CS)
• Import feature allows users to import .wav and .aiff samples

• 100GB of samples, including 70GB of all new sounds
• 6000 instruments 
• STRETCH
• Pitch-Shift / Time-Stretch
• Resampling

• Full Amps: American Vintage T, Amp Combo, British Tube Lead 2, Jazz Amp 120, Modern Tube Lead, SVT Classic
• Amp Components: Cabinet, Preamp, Tone Control
• Distortion: Overscream, Distortion, Crusher, Overdrive
• EQ and Dynamics: Channel Strip, Black 76, Model 670, White 2A, Vintage EQ-1A, Compressor, Parametric EQ, EQ Comp, Limiter
• Modulation: Ensemble, Chorus C1, Opto Tremolo, Electric Flanger, Rotary Speaker, Uni-V, Small Phazer, AM Modulation, Multi Chorus, Chorus, Phaser, Env Flanger, Tremolo, Flanger, FM Modulation
• Reverb and Delay: Acoustic Resonance, Tape Echo, Hall Reverb, ConvoRoom, Plate Reverb, Reverb, Ambience, Reverb Delay, Delay, Spring Reverb
• Other: Piano Lid, Stereo Imager, Auto Pan, Multi Filter, LFO Filter, Phonograph, Env Filter, Slicer, Lo-Fi, Wah
• Analog-Modeled Filters: C-Type low-pass, R-Type low-pass, O-Type low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch

• Poly
• Mono
• Legato 1
• Legato 2

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these drives SSD?

A: No, the SanDisk Professional 18TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive BH #SAGD18TBDTHD is a normal platter based hard drive. It uses 7200 rpm Enterprise-Class Ultrastar HDD.

Q: 2. can i easily connect it to winsows?

A: The SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive can be reformatted to work with Windows computers, but it is initially formatted only for MacOS, so if you are not handy with drives or familiar with how to format them, you may want to consider a different form of storage.

Q: 3. HOW do. You reformat this drive for windows??

A: External drives can be formatted by right-clicking the drive in File Explorer and selecting "Format."

Q: 4. How does the mute button work? Can you mute the mic and still hear audio from the speakers?

A: If you mute your microphone you will still be able to hear, just not talk.

Q: 5. Can this dock be used with a 14 TB sata hard drive?

A: Currently, the manufacturer only advises that the Sabrent USB Storage Drive Docking Station can only handle up to 10TB drives.

Q: 6. Is this Windows compatible too?

A: This drive is compatible with Windows, but it must first be reformatted.

Q: 7. I've read it's USB 3.1 but is this deck compatible with thunderbolt 3 cable? If I switch the cable to Thunderbolt3 cable.

A: This product uses a USB Type-C connection, which is the same connection as Thunderbolt 3.

Q: 8. Will this allow headphone and microphone connection to a Dell XPS?

A: Yes, the StarTech Virtual 7.1 USB Stereo Audio Adapter External Sound Card is compatible for bringing in analog audio from a microphone and outputting audio while connected to a Dell XPS Series machine.

Q: 9. Can this be used to connect my mp3 player 3.5 mm headphone to my car stereo?

A: I have not actually tried what you are asking, however, I don't see any way that it could. This unit is a sound card designed to plug in to a USB port on a computer and convert a digital audio signal to an analog signal capable of feed headphones. The USB port on your car stereo is designed to read digital data stored on a thumb drive. MP3 files, wav files, etc. are binary code that can be read by the D/A converter in your car stereo. Your MP3 player's headphone jack simply outputs analog audio that can be listened to through a transducer like headphones or earbuds. B&H Photo does sell a piece of equipment that is designed to do what you're asking. It is B&H part # SCFMTD3R and sells for $22.99.

Q: 10. does this unit come with a bracket/stand to stand on it's side ?

A: The SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class USB 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive does not come with any stand or bracket to allow it to stand on its side.