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I'm a long-time Sampletank user. I've tried using Sampletank with a keyboard splitter (Midiflow Splitter for Audiobus 3), but there are two issues that present... 1.) Sampletank isn't using the latest SDK for Audiobus 3 2.) Sampletank sends midi notes twice, once on a channel being bussed to a destination, and once again simultaneously to CoreMIDI. Unfortunately, the CoreMIDI signal can't seem to be disabled in Settings, so Sampletank ends up playing notes outside of a defined zone on a keyboard. This is actually a known issue, but I haven't seen anything from IK Multimedia acknowledging or addressing it. So, while I have this wonderful library of sampled instruments, I can't split it on a keyboard for live performance, at least not with the Audiobus / Midiflow solution. I'm hoping this will be addressed in an upcoming update, or perhaps once AUv3 functionality is incorporated that a single instance of a Sampletank instrument will adhere to zoned keyboard play. ----- prior review, 4/30/18 ----- This version (2.0.9) works pretty well, I have no real complaints about its function, although AU3 would be a nice addition. My primary concern is about the pop-up window that comes up at launch (which covers the top 1/3 of the screen) that tries to get you to in-app purchase the Miroslav Symphony Pack... it interferes with an Audiobus set-up until you go back into SampleTank and close the pop-up. Also, and this is an important point, if you don't touch the tiny little "x" just right SampleTank tries to execute the purchase. I accidentally had my finger on my touch-ID home button and ended up buying the pack for $30! (I got a refund...) That's just crazy... either that's very poor interface design, or it's an aggressive attempt to force a purchase. BEWARE! Show more

I personally preferred the older, 2015-16, Sampletank layout. It was very straightforward- here’s your loops, pick a key, tempo, etc. and go. From there I could easily record, sample, rework, and use the loops however I pleased; that version/edition of Sampletank was wonderfully effective for those purposes. Now unfortunately, with the latest version, I can’t even figure out how to hit play on Sampletank- actually I’m not sure if there even is a play button on Sampletank. So thanks a lot to everyone who complained about the layout, midi capabilities, etc. thanks to you, some of us can’t even use this app anymore. It would be really great if designers could make this whole new “live mode” twist, etc. optional or something. Honestly, if I could I’d just download the older version of this app (is there a way to do that??) Or can the designers modify the Help stuff so that it shows you how to just play the loops and samples? I bought a bunch of the sound packs back in 2016. So I’m pretty bummed that now I can’t use them, and potentially kind of wasted my money. I’m really hoping that somewhere down the line this app becomes easy to understand again so that way I can get back to making the different tunes I was working on. That all being said though the sound quality on Sampletank is really good. And the way you could (or maybe can) play with the different loops and sounds in my experiences lent itself to a really fast, economic approach with songwriting/constructing cool beats, sounds, etc. to then jam out, have fun, and enjoy music. Show more

I am pleased with the samples in this app there very good. But they keep having an ad for their new product popping up and it is hard to get rid of you press the X and it goes to the website for their new app. After about 3 or 4 times of pressing on the X it finally stops going to their website. I paid to much for this app to have an add pop up. I will never buy anymore of there products if there going to continue to bombard me with new product ads. Show more

Shame on IK Multimedia. This is not the experience I should have after spending as much money as I did on this iOS software. Now I’m going to go and find the receipt of my purchase and contact Apple for my money back. Unbelievable!!!! Show more

The orchestral instruments are unmatched in iOS. I am with everyone else when they request that SampleTank be more friendly with DAWs like Auria Pro and Cubasis. I would also love to see you come out with some better quality choir samples. Keep up the good work! Show more

Get with it, IK! No ones gonna buy anything unless it can be loaded as AU. I have a few sound packs, but I’m gonna hold off buying more till the app is updated. In response to dev: I think you’re blowing smoke. I heard that you were “looking into” updating to AU back in August. It’s now December, and still no solid commitment. Most of the iOS music community will agree with me on this: if it ain’t AU, I’m simply not going to buy it. Show more

I used this as Demo on PC in the past and felt it was ok so I got the full version of it but it records just 2 tracks without distortions and pops which I'm shocked this is happening they have been around a long time.Dies anyone know how to fix this or should I call them about it.Im using an iPad 2 with iOS 9 16 gig Show more

The quality of the sound has increased amazingly after this update. Now 8 sound multitimbral, which means you can drive up to eight layered midi tracks all at once giving you sonic power of unheard of quality right on your iPad or even the iPhone. I am using this sound module with MidiBand 3.1 and I'm creating incredible backing tracks in minutes not hours. All because of the amazing sonic power IK multimedia has provided to us. For those on the fence, fear no more, this is it! I missed out on the sale by two hours, although it was still 10pm where I am at, It still didn't go through, but I will not miss out next time. For now the stock sounds are doing just fine. I really love the drums and electric and acoustic guitar sounds now, they just have so much more realism than ever before. With Midiband 3.1, i'm able to drive up to 16 midi tracks all at once, but with 8 that is all i really need for now. Bass, drums, pads, acoustics, electric guitars, all in there and more. I can't wait to see what else is in store for this amazing app, but for now, get it! Heck you can even try it for free! 5 stars worth IMHO!! Please update to AUv3 and will put this over the top! I highly recommend this app! MM4C Show more

Some of the best synths and samples out there for iOS but they make them SO hard to actually incorporate into anything you are working on. Please please please add background audio support, AU, let Sampletank play well with others via midi. I’ve spent well over $100 on samples and loops here that I can’t use with my iOS DAW. If AUM, MODSTEP, AURIA PRO, BeatMaker 3, BeatHawk, OR CUBASIS 2 or any other iOS daw for that matter can utilize sampletank please contact me as I would love to give this app 5 stars. As is- I’m afraid the Devs are mostly done with it and just riding on easy street these day. Show more

it needs to at least have its own virtual midi port, ableton link support and at least be brought up to the latest audiobus midi Sdk...