musec03
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Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
They're offering a group buy over at IK ...I remember this plug as GREAT ...but the interface is really hard to work with...
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Bristol_Jonesey
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 11:14:01
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That's the main reason I stopped using it.
I don't know if that has changed.
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 11:18:35
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No change. They "say" version 3 will be out this year.
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icontakt
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 11:21:56
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I think I've heard that many times. 
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 14:37:28
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It's also very wonky if used in 64-bit applications. I got it just to get on an upgrade path to the long awaited new version
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 15:42:01
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Yeah, it's not the best, which is a shame because there are some very useable sounds, but I don't use it often as it's too fiddly. Resident IK guru (IK Obi) has recently said that v.3 is imminent, which could well be true, but.............well, it's been imminent for a looonnngg time now. I guess there will be upgrade deals for existing users, so if it's cheap enough, it may be worth having just to qualify for that.
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musec03
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 15:50:47
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Thanks for the answers folks!!
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 16:13:01
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SampleTank has been causing me problems since I upgraded to Windows 7. It now crashes Sonar a lot, so I have stopped using it. I don't have a problem with the GUI though.
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 18:57:35
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No stability problems here, but yeah, GUI is still too small - especially for older eyes (like mine).
That said, I still use it by opening on my second monitor with lower resolution (everything's a bit bigger).
The other thing that helps a lot is to change the look to lighter colors, so there's more contrast. This is very easy to do - saturation knobs are on the front page.
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/13 21:21:14
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Agreed, GUI is way too small. I have 'older eyes' also...
I only have one monitor.
I use Windows Magnifier to enlarge the text.
PITA but it works after a fashion.
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/14 14:54:44
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Every single VSTI I own has the same problem of not being able to expand to full screen. Even the best GUI fonts seem to get smaller the longer amount of time in session I use it.
I've suggested this to every designer to add a 'full screen' option. Only one company has written me back and said they thought it good enough of an idea to try and implement (whether they do it or not remains to be seen).
All that said, SampleTank is worth the price because of it's library. (especially at the $39. w/8gb library sale price I picked it up at.) The deal now is not as cheap ($70.?) and I think you only get around 6 GB with it, but considering you get it at 50% off and another of their VIs free. It's still worth the price... GUI PITA or not.
Add: Btw, thanks for the suggestions of Windows Magnifier and/or sending it to another monitor. Going to try both as soon as I can.
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/14 18:02:34
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The Sampletank interface is huge (if you run at 640x480 resolution).
640x480 was probably a standard when Sampletank came out...
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/14 18:22:41
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Refer to this thread... http://forum.cakewalk.com/IK-announces-NEW-gear-for-Amplitube-and-TRacks-m2869558.aspx
for my rather vocal ranting against IK in regards to this product....there are LOT's of other threads also .... I'd expect another 8 year wait after ST 3 is released at the end of this year for the next version... But the iApp will be updated regularly....so I guess we all need to sell our PC's and use the iPhone to Update our STUDIO to IK's standards of what's important and what isn't...
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icontakt
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/14 19:10:06
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BBFG#
Every single VSTI I own has the same problem of not being able to expand to full screen. Even the best GUI fonts seem to get smaller the longer amount of time in session I use it.
I've suggested this to every designer to add a 'full screen' option. Only one company has written me back and said they thought it good enough of an idea to try and implement (whether they do it or not remains to be seen).
refx NEXUS 2 is a great synth and its GUI is expandable (it can be quite big).
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rtucker55
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/14 22:36:12
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SampleTank 2 runs fine on my Sonar X2b 64 bit. The current interface is not re-sizable and small at the resolution I'm running at but I changed the GUI backround color to a light blue and everything is quite legible.
You really can't beat the current price at AD and will get another freebie instantly plus they are over half way to the next freebie. Check out the IK Multimedia site for the details.
If you have access to the Groove3 videos they have an excellent instructional video with Eli Krantzberg that really sold me on the potential power of SampleTank.
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icontakt
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/15 00:07:51
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rtucker55
SampleTank 2 runs fine on my Sonar X2b 64 bit. The current interface is not re-sizable and small at the resolution I'm running at but I changed the GUI backround color to a light blue and everything is quite legible. You really can't beat the current price at AD and will get another freebie instantly plus they are over half way to the next freebie. Check out the IK Multimedia site for the details. If you have access to the Groove3 videos they have an excellent instructional video with Eli Krantzberg that really sold me on the potential power of SampleTank. Kind regards,Rick
I'm more interested in how you got X2b ;)
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rtucker55
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Re: Is SampleTank Interface Still Hard to See?
2013/08/15 07:59:08
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oop's... Wishful thinking on my part! :)
Make that X2a.
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