SampleTank updated to 3.5, new libraries available, Custom Shop functionality added, more

Custom Shop Client also updated to 1.6

Installed the update. The installer says you can't skip the library update "or some instruments will not sound correct". With 3 hours remaining on the library download, I went ahead and installed the executable update anyway.
 
Windows once again complained that I was putting my computer at risk by running the installer. Sheesh.
 
The installer first runs the authorization manager installer, then the custom shop installer (I was hoping there'd be an option to skip that). Installation took only a few seconds. Think we're done? Not so fast - on first load, it rebuilds the instruments database, perhaps on the presumption that I've followed instructions and added the new instruments. This takes a few minutes, so I have a cup of tea. Upon completion, I was relieved that it didn't make me go through online authorization again.
 
The "improved browser" claim eludes me. All I see is that there is now an icon next to the top-level tree list item. And I have the ability to add a barely-visible grey star next to individual instruments to flag my favorites. No other enhancements are obvious, at least at first glance. I do notice that it's now rather sluggish when switching between views, but it's only a 2-second delay so I'm not concerned. Happy to see my imported libraries and good ol' Miroslav are still there.
 
In summary, the pluses are: installation was painless, no need to re-scan or re-authorize, and nothing got broken. But don't get your hopes up dub/Rain, it's the same interface, near as I can tell.
 
Gave the Custom Shop a look (it takes a while to start up, be patient). I've said before that I think this is a brilliant bit of marketing, but I was pretty disappointed by the wares on display there. It's pretty clear the direction IKM is going...Minimal, Hip-hop, Trance, House, EDM, Hardcore, Techno...I feel so old. I'm gonna go put on some J.S. Bach as therapy.
 
 

Does anyone know if all the ST2 libraries and synths work in ST3 SE? (I know they work in the full version of ST3, but not sure about SE). I only have ST2 and all its dust collecting libraries.
 
 

bitflipper, does the ability to navigate via keyboard work?

dubdisciple

Mesh
Does anyone know if all the ST2 libraries and synths work in ST3 SE? (I know they work in the full version of ST3, but not sure about SE). I only have ST2 and all its dust collecting libraries.
 
 

I believe it does import samples and legacy libraries 
 

That's good to know.....and the pricing is much less just to get that 64 bit engine.  

Mesh
Does anyone know if all the ST2 libraries and synths work in ST3 SE? (I know they work in the full version of ST3, but not sure about SE). I only have ST2 and all its dust collecting libraries.
 
 

Yes, SampleTank 3 SE imports legacy libraries.

I've had a different experience trying to move to this update.
 
1. download of the two pieces was smooth and fast.  Hooray!
2. clicked on the installer for the Sound Library Update 3.5.  Install went smoothly, then errored out with this message: "unable to copy Bass Clarinet Stacc Short.st3i"
3. wondered if everything else installed, went to the Install SampleTank installer for 3.5.  It says right away, first install Sound Library update 3.5
4. okay, so maybe my install wasn't ideal, or the unzip.  Repeated the process of downloading.  Exactly the same error: "unable to copy Bass Clarinet Stacc Short.st3i"
 
Bummer.

I installed the ST update first then the Sound Library update. Didn't have any issues and when I started 3.5 it spent several minutes rebuilding the DB. After that, Things seem to be working ok.
 
I did go to the Custom Shop to see what was available but didn't see anything that I wanted. Hopefully the future will bring more things that are my cup of tea.

If I used my jampoints, I can get the SE for under $70.......do I hear $60.......$50....anyone?
 
 
EDIT: I somehow completely missed your post Bit........thanks for the confirmation, I'll see if I can get a good deal at KVR.  

Visting this forum last night after the session reminded me of the update, so I went back to the studio computer and proceeded to do it during the night not to lose any time.
 
Download of ST 3.5 and the library update (around 1.47 GB IIRC) took less than 5 minutes. 
 
No issue whatsoever during installation. The library update even pointed to the correct (custom) folder. No authorization issue.
 
I then launched ST in standalone mode so that it could do its indexing thing, which took a while - I'd say maybe between 10-15 minutes. I do have all the other ST instruments/libraries and a couple of Sonic Reality add-ons, so I guess it's a lot to scan.
 
Haven't tested the new functionalities or the CS. As for the library, I'm using ST very sporadically, only for a couple of patches (electric Basses and, irregularly, a couple of Miroslav patches) so I couldn't tell.

IIRC, there are 3 different installs that happen for ST 3.5. ST 3.5, Auth Mgr., Custom shop. I wonder if it is possible that one of the other install windows got buried behind the initial window and you could not see it to finish the other installs?
 
I just spent some time with it on the desk machine and I had forgotten how good/fat it can sound. I actually have a smile on my face right now that I can't wipe off... 

Just downloaded and installed 3.5; no problems.  Went to the IKM site and found a video highlighting the new features.  Here is a youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJwBXZfnu1Q#t=157
The second half of the video (at about 2 minutes in) shows the new ST3.5 features; the first half focuses on the new EDM libraries.  
 
So if you want to see what 3.5 offers, or the new 11 libraries, and want to see it before you download, check out the youtube video.  I did not find the new libraries to be something of interest to me (agree with bitflipper about them), but the highlights of the new ST3.5 features are at least informative.