8.3Great
Steinberg HALion 7 by Steinberg. Steinberg's flagship sampler/synth workstation—deep sampling, synthesis, and sound design inside the Cubase family.
Plugin comparison
Steinberg HALion 7 vs SampleTank 4
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Sampler / IK Multimedia
SampleTank 4
7.6Good
SampleTank 4 is IK Multimedia's sample-based virtual instrument and sound workstation plugin with over 8,000 instrument presets.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Steinberg HALion 7 comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Steinberg HALion 7 | SampleTank 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €349 | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | Standalone, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU), AAX |
| Type | Sampler / synth workstation | — |
| Version | HALion 7 | — |
| Developer | Steinberg | — |
| Instrument presets | — | Over 8,000 (MAX edition) |
| Sound content | — | Over 250 GB (MAX edition) |
| Editions | — | Custom Shop (free), Special Edition, Standard, MAX |
| macOS requirement | — | macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit, 4 GB RAM (8 GB suggested) |
| Windows requirement | — | Windows 7 or later, 64-bit, 4 GB RAM (8 GB suggested), ASIO sound card |
| Disk space | — | 40 GB (SE), 128 GB (Standard), 640 GB (MAX) |
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