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“Bursting with great sounds”

Computer Music and MusicRadar have taken an in-depth look at SampleTank 4 MAX and absolutely loved the updated interface, expressive instruments and the excellent effects section and were so impressed that their final verdict awarded it a 9/10 score plus the prestigious Performance Award.

Here are some of their key comments:

“SampleTank 4 makes an immediate good impression with its redesigned, resizeable, Retina/Hi DPI compatible GUI – the whole thing looks fabulous.”

“This venerable ROMpler is looking and sounding better than ever.”

“The workflow throughout has been enhanced in terms of logical layout and general ease of access.”

“In the processing and mixing departments,13 new effects have been added, bringing the total to 7O. They’re all built on lK’s proven T-RackS and AmpliTube technology and thus sound superb.”

“SampleTank 4 feels so much more fluid, capable and contemporary in its design than v3 that it would be worth upgrading just for the new UI, Modulation Matrix and Player modules alone –  particularly the Strummer.”

“That extraordinary sound library brings incredible sonic range to the package, too, surely qualifying it as the most expansive ROMpler ever made. Immense!”

“Recorded at numerous studios around the world, as well as IK’s new faclility in Modena, the SampleTank 4 library prioritises the depth of its headline instruments as much as it does the sheer volume of its sounds. The new Yamaha C7 grand piano, with its multiple mic setups and treatments, is absolutely beautiful.”

Computer Music’s final verdict is:
“SampleTank hits a new level of refinement and versatility with its cavernous soundbank and supercharged interface.”

Key Plusses:+ Bursting with great sounds
+ Much better interface than V3
+ Acoustic and electric instruments are amazingly expressive
+ Excellent effects
+ Arpeggiator and strummer modules

SampleTank 4 MAX wins a 9/10 score and Computer Music’s Performance Award

Read an extract of the review on MusicRadar
Learn more about SampleTank 4 MAX

New pedal and preamp with advanced guitar tone shaping.

Introducing the new Z-TONE DI and Z-TONE Buffer Boost!  Using the input circuits from our award-winning AXE I/O interface, these brand new tools let you shape your tone, route, and control your instrument better than ever before.

Z-TONE DI

After several decades of studying the entire guitar/bass signal chain, we learned that most inputs on mixers and audio interfaces leave a lot to be desired.  Out of this realization, the Z-TONE DI was born.  This premium active direct box is packed with unique features for both flexible routing and tone shaping.

First, an active/passive pickup switch adapts to any instrument to keep your signal as clean as possible.  Next, both PURE and JFET circuits give you more tonal options, from completely transparent and colorless to adding subtle midrange focus and warmth.  It’s like having two preamps in one.

Z-TONE DI puts you in control, with the same variable impedance control as our award-winning AXE I/O audio interface.  At the maximum impedance, you’ll find your sound tighter, sharper and more precise. Increase the load and the sound becomes thicker and more bold. 

Also, it offers a Hi-Z Link out, which mirrors the input signal to connect to pedals and amps.  This lets you easily record DI tracks alongside your real amp’s tone in the studio, or blend direct & amp sounds live on stage for even more sonic flexibility.

Z-TONE Buffer Boost

Z-TONE Buffer Boost offers a high-quality instrument preamp with exceptionally low noise and wide frequency response, and multiple circuit topologies to adapt to any type of guitar, pick-up and style.

Just like the Z-TONE DI, you can choose between an active and a passive pickup and a PURE or JFET channel.  You can use this control to coax a wider range of sounds from a single guitar, experiment with how the rest of your rig reacts to these changes, or dial in exactly the right vibe regardless of what comes next in your chain – live on stage or in the studio.

Z-TONE Buffer Boost offers a balanced XLR output to connect to mixers & PAs.  Skip the amp and perform direct, or mix clean and processed signals to create even more tonal options. It also runs on a standard 9V battery or 9V pedal power supply, so it’s easy to drop onto your existing pedalboard. 

Z-TONE Buffer Boost and Z-TONE DI will be available in March 2020, and are available for pre-order now from the IK Multimedia online store and from IK authorized dealers worldwide.

Z-TONE Buffer Boost: $/€169.99*
Z-TONE DI: $/€149.99*

Click here to learn more about Z-TONE DI.

Click here to learn more about Z-TONE Buffer Boost.