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Yeah, esoundz is ok. Can't speak to non-US issues though except I do not believe that sampleTank is a download so that might factor into your decision.

Thanks - I assumed it is a download version because of the price

My mistake, it is a download. The eSoundz site makes it very clear, I don't know what I was thinking. Sorry for the confusion. From their website:

NOTE: This product requires a serial number which is manually released into your esoundz download area once your order is reviewed and confirmed. That serial number will then be registered with the IK Multimedia Authorization Manager. The Authorization Manager can be found at www.ikmultimedia.com under the Support tab. Once registered you will then be able to download SampleTank from "my products" section your IK user area.

 
 

No worries :-)

It is a download and there is something in the works for current users. How is that funny?

Obi, will ST3 be 64 bit ??
Thanks,
J

jbow, yes it will.

My most important wish list is 64 bit and better GUI. I had tried the free sample tank. Works with my X2. Will there be additional sounds in version 3?

My opinion only,
 
This is  a hell of a good deal if you don't already have it.
 
The individual samples are a bit under the wire frequency spectrum-wise if you compare to some of the Kontakt and third party libraries.
 
The interface is way like the SampleLord sampler. Clean, efficient, simple. What is missing in Sonar via stacking synths is easily done in Sampletank by layering several samples, setting the volume and pan appropriate.
 
Can use SampleTank alone as one vsti instance and rival anything from any thousand dollar library with thoughtful programming..
 
Old technology, but it is really that good if you dive into it.
 
John
 
 

The GUI needs a Major overhaul, I can't see it. Sounds are usable in a mix. Nothing special but worth $40.
 
My beef is that you only have thirty days to download the sounds or you have to pay to re-download them. There is nothing about this, expiration and additional cost, mentioned until After you buy. I can re-download everything in my IK account except these sounds. Why?
 
Obi, can you answer the Why part?
 
Kind regards,
Rick

I ordered for my son