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.
Plugin comparison
SampleTank 4 vs XO
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 / XLN Audio
XO
8.6Great
XO by XLN Audio is a drum sampler and beat-making plugin that visually organizes one-shot samples and lets you build and audition drum patterns.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, XO comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | SampleTank 4 | XO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU), AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| 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) | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) |
| Windows requirement | Windows 7 or later, 64-bit, 4 GB RAM (8 GB suggested), ASIO sound card | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| Disk space | 40 GB (SE), 128 GB (Standard), 640 GB (MAX) | — |
| Included sounds | — | 8700+ one-shot samples |
| Beat presets | — | 240+ fully editable beat presets |
| Plugin formats | — | 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, AAX, plus standalone application |
| Installation | — | Internet connection required during installation |
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