IK MULTIMEDIA SAMPLETANK 2.5 XL Virtual instrument sound software

SampleTank 2.5 XL is an amazing sound workstation. Not only does it come with a huge collection of professionally recorded sound samples, instruments and loops, but it allows you to completely manipulate the sounds to truly create instruments, patterns and textures of your own. It comes with over 6 GB of sounds, more than any other sound library in the industry, and more importantly professionally recorded sounds that are truly useful in any genre of music.

SampleTank 2.5 XL comes with the widest variety of sounds in all instrument categories. You immediately have access to tons of Acoustic Grand Pianos, Electric Pianos, Strings, Brass, Winds, Vocals, Orchestral sounds, Organs, Percussion, Drums, Basses, Guitars, Synths, Loops, Ethnic sample and more. Plus SampleTank reads all "Powered by SampleTank" instruments' sounds, including Miroslav Philharmonik, Sonik Synth, SampleMoog, and SampleTron. This way you can work much faster and more creatively by having access to thousands of high-quality sounds from a single interface. Plus, you can also import your own WAV, AIFF, AKAI, SDII and Samplecell files for a truly unlimited world of sounds.

SampleTank 2.5 XL also comes with 33 built-in effects derived from our extensive collection of sought-after studio gear. So why is that important? Because it gives you the ability to totally control a sound, to dominate the instrument and make it the exact sound you hear in your head. And because it's your music, and the sounds you use to create your music should sound like you... the way you want them to sound.

So, if you want your music to have the cohesive glue it needs to sound like a true composition of art, get SampleTank 2.5 XL.

• 16 part multitimbral sound module with layerable parts
• 3 synth engines: newly enhanced STRETCHTM and Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch (PS/TS) plus traditional Resampling
• Powerful Multi-Effects section that includes 5 effects per Part, 5 Send and 5 Master effects
• 33 built-in DSP effects
• Part and Master Loop Sync
• Independent Part and Master Volume/Pan controls
• Works as a standalone application as well as a plug-in in Mac OS (Universal Binary), and Windows (XP/Vista/7)
• Supported plug-in formats: VST, RTAS, and AU
• Imports WAV, AIFF, SDII, AKAI S-1000/3000 and SAMPLECELL instruments directly from the plug-in

SONAR 8.5 - The Leading Choice in Digital Audio Workstations

SONAR 8.5 Producer gives you what you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering. Get innovations that matter, from exclusive features to ignite creativity and perfect your tracks, to groundbreaking technologies that always keep you in control, all backed by the industryʼs leading 64-bit audio quality. And SONAR 8.5 Producer delivers the go-to production tools you want with the best collection of virtual instruments, mixing, and mastering effects found in any DAW.

With version 8.5, SONAR continues to innovate on all fronts. New beat creating and arrangement tools, a new drum instrument loaded with stellar kits, enhanced audio quantizing, new multi-stage effect plug-ins, and more combine to make SONAR the most complete, professional, and best sounding DAW on any platform.

SONAR Power Studio 66 includes the full version of SONAR 5 Studio Edition, Roland® V-Vocal™, technology, AmpliTube LE, along with the compact and reliable Edirol FA-66 FireWire audio and MIDI interface.

Key features

• Record and edit unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI using unlimited synths and effects
• 6-In/6-Out 24 bit/96 kHz simultaneous performance
• 4-In/4-Out 24 bit/192 kHz simultaneous performance
• FireWire bus powered for mobile use
• 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks with professional grade mic preamps, +48V phantom power, +4 dB balanced input & output, and built-in analog limiter
• Powerful vocal editing including pitch correction, phrase adjustment harmonization, and more with V-Vocal™
• 28 professional grade audio effects, 8 MIDI effects, and 5 built-in software instruments
• Create backing tracks fast using MIDI groove clips and ACID™-format loops
• Higher-quality mixes with SONARʼs cutting edge 64-bit double precision floating point engine
• Export to industry-standard formats: WAV, Broadcast Wave, AVI, OMFI, QuickTime 6, WMA 9, MP3*, and more

SONAR Home Studio 7 is the easiest way to turn your PC into a full-fledged music production studio. From start to finish, SONAR Home Studio will help you capture your creativity and share it with the world. With SONAR Home Studio you can record live instruments, vocals, or any audio source. You can easily edit audio, MIDI, and music notation. The updated Loop Explorer gives you the tools to build backing tracks faster than ever. Add real instrument sounds using the included virtual instruments suite. Bring your mix together with studio-quality audio effects and professional mixing tools. When you're finished, share your music on the web or burn it to CD for fans, friends, and family. SONAR Home Studio is the complete solution for creating and sharing professional quality music—now easier than ever.

MASSIVE is a sonic monster – the ultimate synth for basses and leads. The analog concept belies the contemporary, cutting-edge sound it generates. The high-end engine delivers pure quality, lending an undeniable virtue and character to even the most saturated of sounds. The interface is clearly laid out and easy to use, ensuring you will have MASSIVE generating earth-shuddering sounds from the very first note.

• Professional DJ software, integrating industry-standard workflows into an intuitive and stylish interface
• Modular user interface featuring 4 playback decks with automatic beat-gridding of tracks, advanced beat detection and Sync Lock for perfect mixing
• 28 professional effects - tempo sync to any deck or route an external source through the industry-leading effects section
• Auto Loop makes it easy to create synchronized loops on the fly with precise control over loop In and Out points
• Fully featured 4-channel mixer, emulating the Xone: 92™ 4-band EQ and filters by Allen & Heath and three other high end equalizers
• Real-time track management with incremental search, Crate Flick artwork browsing, iPod™ and iTunes compatibility
• Play, cue, jog wheel control, hot cues, and loop setting / adjusting follow the same intuitive workflow as industry-standard hardware
• Automatic gain control based on perceived loudness; high-quality key correction
• Directly record your set to disk with the integrated recorder supporting internal and external audio input
• Supports multiple MIDI controllers and advanced MIDI assignments, as well as the sync'ing of external gear through MIDI clock functionality