Those ******* at IK have released SampleTank FREE....

After the initial SOAKING OF EVERYONE FOR THEIR MONEY...
 
they NOW decide to do a FREE one...


K Multimedia has announced the release ofSampleTank 3 Free, the freely downloadable companion version to the sound and groove workstation for Mac OS X and Windows. Now you can experience the full creative power ofSampleTank 3 for free via a selection of instruments that illustrate its completely redesigned user interface, 64-bit compatibility, 55 effects, new loop and groove management tools and enhanced sample engine.
SampleTank 3 Free is essentially a fully functioning version of SampleTank 3: The only difference is that SampleTank 3 Free features a small portion of the sounds featured in the full version. This library is expandable; IK will add instruments to SampleTank 3 Free until a total of 22 instruments are available.
The first instrument included is Grand Piano 1 SE, a representation of a Hamburg-made concert grand piano that's been meticulously sampled down to the finest detail. It provides you with a musical, dynamic and naturally versatile instrument that fits perfectly in any style of music from classical to rock and from jazz to soul. Its programming and included effects — like its virtual piano lid and true-to-life string and soundboard harmonic resonance — make for a playing experience that "will make you believe you're in the room with one of the richest and most beautiful concert grand pianos of all time". And you'll also have extensive sound sculpting possibilities thanks to SampleTank 3's studio FX collection.
Like SampleTank 3, all of SampleTank 3 Free's sounds have been sampled and crafted by IK's team of audio engineers, with new lifelike expressiveness thanks to SampleTank 3 multiple articulations and new "round-robin" features.
Watch the new SampleTank 3 tutorial video series.

It doesn't appear that this will import any libraries (ie Miroslav, etc.) - you can only use it with the free stuff they give you.
 
I guess I don't see the conflict...?

Thank you Larry, that's great....I guess I am one of the lucky ones for a change. But me thinks they will get us when we ad to the libraries.

It can't import old libraries, so it's essentially a demo that allows unlimited use of a very limited instrument set.

"Download it today and discover why SampleTank 3 is considered the new industry standard."
 

 
 

OK....  now I'm in. 
 

 
 
Can't seem to find a download for the Grand Piano SE though, unless it's part of the install...

I'm going to let the others beat the doors on this one....
 
I'll pop a gasket....

Smalll...if you don't see the problem...then your eyes have been closed
during this whole debacle...IJS...
 
 

drewfx1
It can't import old libraries, so it's essentially a demo that allows unlimited use of a very limited instrument set.

This practically nullifies my need for ST3 as I have every library + synth for ST2, and all I need is the 64 bit player.

Guys, check this out from the IK site:
 
"Each week, IK will release a new set of instruments that can be downloaded and added to SampleTank 3 Free's instrument library for a total of 22 fully functional and high quality free instruments. 
Though you can import and use only these instruments..."
 
You cannot use this is a free player for your other libraries. If you could, I would cancel my boxed order and move on. That's not what this is. This is simply a "test" of Sampletank - a demo.
 
Nothing to see here, move along... 
 
 

Right. It does not import. I'm still curious what tasty word got censored...