SampleTank 4 vs XO
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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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.
Specs compared
| 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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