This boxed crossgrade to IK Multimedia SampleTank MAX is a virtual instrument comprising the entirety of SampleTank 3 and 22 additional instrument collections. This virtual instrument features over 52GB worth of sound samples organized into over 4600 instruments in 21 categories, giving you plenty of drum/percussion-loops to boot. Instruments emulated in SampleTank MAX range from acoustic/electronic drums to acoustic/electric basses, guitars, pianos, strings, woodwinds, vocals, percussions, loops, and more. Additionally, SampleTank boasts over 7400 drum, percussion, and full construction kit loops, as well as an excess of 3500 MIDI patterns to help inspire your compositional pursuits.

For sonic manipulation, SampleTank MAX features 55 integrated effects, including EQ, compression, guitar amp modulation, reverb, delay, and filters—of which many are derived from IK Multimedia's T-RackS and AmpliTube software. Its interface is composed of Play, Mix, and Edit environments, providing you streamlined locales for sound selection, editing, and mixing capabilities. The software can run as a standalone program and supports 64-bit AAX, VST, and AU plug-in formats.

Over 4600 Instruments in 21 Categories    Over 52GB Worth of Samples    SampleTank 3 & 22 Instrument Collections    Over 7400 Drum/Percussion Loops    Over 3500 MIDI Patterns    55 Integrated Effects    Play, Mix, Edit Environments    Standalone or 64-Bit AAX, VST, AU    Mac & Windows Compatible

• Play Environment: Browse through thousands of instruments from hip hop to classical
• Browser: A streamlined environment to help you locate sounds, including an INFO tab for important details, a PATTERN tab for auditioning loops, and search functionality
• Part Viewer: Provides overview over the 16 parts in a given Multi, loading of individual instruments, and access to macro controls / insert effects
• Patterns: Premade MIDI loops ready for integration within your project
• Articulation: Round-robin sample triggering, multiple articulations in acoustic-modeled instruments, and assignable controls over articulations are all offered
• Layers, splits, and multitimbral sequencing: use and combine multiple instruments simultaneously how you see fit; assign instruments to different MIDI channels; split your keyboard among instruments via the Edit page
• Macro Panel: Provides eight extensive controls, all of them different depending on the instrument you intend to manipulate
• Mix Environment: Gives you an interface similar to a DAW for marking sounds within the engine itself

• Part and Return channels
• Master channel
• Edit Environment
• 3 distinct sample engines (STRETCH, Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch, Resampling)
• Formant preservation via STRETCH engine 
• 10 filters
• Assignable LFOs and envelopes
• All the sounds, loops, and patterns of SampleTank 3

• Art Deco Piano 
• Brandenburg Piano
• Alan Parsons Imperial Grand
• Cinematic Percussion
• Future Synths
• American Acoustic
• Hugh Padgham Drums
• Terry Bozzio Drums
• Billy Cobham Drums
• Neil Peart Drums
• Nanotube
• NRG
• Power Up
• The Grid
• Chillout
• Deep House
• Drum'n'Bass
• Hardcore
• Indie Dance
• Minimal
• Techno
• Trance

• Amplification Section: 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: Black 76, Model 670, White 2A, Vintage EQ-1A, Compressor, Parametric EQ, EQ Comp, Limiter
• Modulation: 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
• Filters / Other: Piano Lid, Stereo Imager, Auto Pan, Multi Filter, LFO Filter, Phonograph, Env Filter, Slicer, Lo-Fi, Wah

• Works as a standalone application and a multi-platform plug-in (AAX, VST, and AU) 
• Content structured in Instruments, Multis, and MIDI Patterns
• Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows
• 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 quick sound-loading, organized into set-lists and songs
• Expandable instrument library via the Custom Shop
• Pad interface allows you to launch patterns, loops or single notes seamlessly from iRig Pads or any MIDI controller
• 55 effects
• Part Range Controls allows 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
• Instrument browsing
• BPM-syncable time-based effects, audio loop instruments, and LFOs
• Four play modes including mono legato with portamento
• Zone switch allows editing individual key-zones for the selected sound-element or articulation
• Multi-Articulation and Key Switch instrument control
• Easily assign MIDI-controls to any parameter with MIDI Learn
• Instrument and Multi saving
• Convenient search function for Instruments, Multis, and Patterns
• Compatible with all previous Powered-by-SampleTank sound modules and sounds (can import all previous sounds and Combis

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the difference between this and the Google Nest Hub?

A: The Hub Max has a larger screen, HD resolution, better sound quality and a camera.

Q: 2. What size gel holder is needed for the front and what are good ones to get? What else can be attached on the front of the lens?

A: 12x12" gels are used with the Aputure Spotlight Max Kit with 19° Lens, so you would need a holder of that size; there are many gels listed under "Accessories" on that product page. There are also gobos, an iris, and additional lenses available.

Q: 3. Can you use the old Aputure spotlight lenses (non-MAX version) on the new Aputure Spotlight MAX units?

A: The Aputure Spotlight Max Kit with 36° Lens BH #APSMK36 lenses are model specific.

Q: 4. Is there a gel holder? Or is it safe to put gels in front of the lens?

A: The Aputure Spotlight Max Kit with 36° Lens was just released and announced. At this time there is not a gel holder listed by the manufacture. It does look like the front can hold a gel holder. And it is not recommended putting a gel on the lens.

Q: 5. How does file management work with this device? How do I copy files over? Can I set up folders for projects? What about renders?

A: The Blackmagic Design 24TB Cloud Store Max works as any network attached storage device would in RAID 0.

Q: 6. Any idea if this will work with a NANLUX 1200b? I also have a few Aputures 600 hence I would love to share spotlights

A: No, the Nanlux Evoke 1200B LED Bi-Color Spot Light has a proprietary mount that is not compatible with the Aputure Spotlight Max Kit with 19° Lens.

Q: 7. Will CAT6 ethernet cables be sufficient for a strong, stable and fast 10g connection?

A: Yes, Cat6 cable is sufficient for creating a strong and stable 10G connection from the Blackmagic Design 48TB Cloud Store Max. However, the distance that the cable will need to cover should also be considered when picking out your Ethernet cable.

Q: 8. supports loop output?

A: Yes, the ANDYCINE A6 Max 6" Touchscreen HDMI On-Camera Monitor supports HDMI loopout.

Q: 9. Can the language be changed to spanish?

A: Yes . The language may be changed to Spanish.

Q: 10. Can this product be changed to RAID 5?

A: The Manufacturer has not specified if the 48TB Cloud Store Max can be reconfigured in RAID 5.