The IK Multimedia SampleTron 2 is a deep emulation and sample library based upon retro tape sampling units. With over 400 tracks sampled directly from these rare vintage units you can get Mellotron-style character at your fingertips immediately. Each preset can load three tracks and you get control to split layer and solo these tracks for flexible sound manipulation and sampling options. IKs tape modelling provides authentic tape character with adjustable wow flutter bias noise tape snaps and erosion ideal for lo-fi sounds or high-quality sampling with the warm harmonic distortion and vintage character that can bring your sound to life. With a wide variety of Mellotron models to choose from from the original M1 through the entire line to the digital Modern unit. However also included in the SampleTron 2 are detailed and authentic models of other legendary instruments including the Optigan the Orchestron the 360 System and the highly sought-after VP330 analog vocoder. Deep preset editing and mixing capabilities as well as a synthesizer-style filter and an amplitude envelope with velocity control per track you can load and tweak your own sounds with more depth than even the real thing! Four powerful effects for perfect tone modulation and space setting provide that final perfect touch to your sounds with a channel strip EQ and compressor tape echo multi modulation unit and vintage plate reverb as well as Uni-V and Rotary Speaker amps taken from IKs AmpliTube guitar suite you can get studio quality easily. Expansive sampling Boasting 400 sample tracks taken from the legendary hardware units that you can load into any preset the SampleTron 2 provides extremely powerful sampling options. Keyboard split layering and solo control allow you to manipulate blend and build presets unique to your vision. Extensive new non-Tron sounds and the ability to load your own material provides further flexibility. The SampleTron 2 is not just an emulation of tape samplers but an expansion of the concept with the flexibility and control afforded by software. Unprecedented tone haping The SampleTron 2 provides a wealth of tone-shaping options and additional effects to make sure you can bring your sound into whatever territory suits you. Whether you want soft atmospheric pad-like sounds with a modern edge stripped-down vintage vibe or extremely driven sound the SampleTron 2 will let you get there thanks to its modelled effects section and amps you can get all of these distinct characteristics and everything in-between. Additional multi-mode synthesizer filters and amplitude envelopes that you can apply per track or layer open the door to a new world of modulation and sound blending thats unique to the SampleTron. Authentic sound With tracks sampled directly from the tape within the original samplers and IKs advanced analog modelling technology applied to the warbling warmth of tape the SampleTron 2 sounds as real as it gets. However the modelling doesnt just extend to the units themselves but the range of rack effects and available amps too using the lessons learned from their AmpliTube and TRackS ranges IK Multimedia have learned how to model effects for that perfect and difficult to identify studio sheen thats so sought-after. FeaturesCollection of nine sample-based instruments both tape-based and early digital as well as an analog synthesizer and vocoder provide a wealth of achievable sounds Additional library of modern acoustic samples provide fresh sounds for unique character User sample compatibility allows you to apply the characterful tape processing to your own favourite samples too Sound layering and splitting of up to three tracks provides the ability to mix the new sound library or your own samples with the original vintage sounds for the best of modern and vintage sampling in a single plug-in Complete library of legacy sounds from the original SampleTron plug-in included with many sounds sampled directly from the original units Six high-quality effects to add sonic character to the sounds you build allow you to take the instruments in whatever direction you want them to go Analog-modelled synthesizer filters and amplitude envelopes per track add new modulation and colouration possibilities MIDI Learn functionality provides the ability to assign any parameter to MIDI signals of your choice so you can create dynamic sounds Browser for category or model searching to find the exact sounds you want in an instant Optimized resizable interface for scaling that suits you Compatibility with IK Multimedias SampleTank 4.1.4 (or later) for additional expandability Standalone and plug-in operation for use in whatever context suits youSpecificationsSystem Requirements:Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested) 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested) macOS 10.10 or later 10 GB of hard drive space requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested) 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested) Windows 7 or later 10 GB of hard drive space requires an ASIO compatible sound card and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapterPlug-in Formats: VST 2 VST 3 AAX AU (64-bit) Product Code: SN-200-DID-IN