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Sampler
SampleTank 4
IK Multimedia
SampleTank 4 is IK Multimedia's sample-based virtual instrument and sound workstation plugin with over 8,000 instrument presets.
SampleTank 4 is a sampler by IK Multimedia, available in Standalone, VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units and AAX formats.
Notable features include instrument presets, sound content and editions. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- 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)
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does SampleTank 4 support?
It runs as a standalone application and as a 64-bit VST 2, VST 3, Audio Units (AU), and AAX plugin on Mac and Windows.
What editions of SampleTank 4 are available?
Four editions: Custom Shop (free, ~4 GB / 50 sounds), Special Edition (~30 GB / 2,000 sounds), Standard (over 100 GB / 6,000 sounds), and MAX (over 250 GB / 8,000+ sounds).
What are the system requirements for SampleTank 4?
macOS 10.13 or later, or Windows 7 or later; 64-bit CPU; 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB suggested); disk space ranges from 40 GB (SE) to 640 GB (MAX).