SampleTank 4 Status

[Peter_IK]

Having issues with SampleTank 4? It is likely your issue is listed here and is being worked on (if a global issue) so please check this read-only thread regularly for updates in a central location.

Updated March 25, 2019 additional post-4.0.3 issues verified

Updated March 13, 2019 with Resource usage and additional crash reports

Updated March 7, 2019 with Automation Defaults not Reflected in DAW

Updated February 27, 2019 with 4.0.2 and sound library updates, details in a full reply

Updated February 26, 2019 with information from IK Support, the Development team and Product Managers, and information about the upcoming 4.0.2 update

*Note that I also updated February 26, 2019 5:22 PM EST to clarify that the two corrupted files had already been fixed - sorry that wasn't originally clear!

1. Crash when playing notes after loading several instruments (i.e. Black LP) [Will be fixed in 4.0.4]
2. Sporadic crash when playing arpeggios [Will be fixed in 4.0.4]
3. Crash when loading instruments with corrupted tanks [Will be fixed in 4.0.4]
4. Combis from ST2 imported via ST3 not loading instruments correctly [Will be fixed in 4.0.4]
5. PSTS engine (Pitch-shift/Time-stretch) or STRETCH resource usage optimization in certain cases
6. General ongoing optimization
7. [FIXED 4.0.3] Heavy resource usage [Settings added to decrease resource footprint]
8. [FIXED 4.0.3] Additional crashes reported
9. [FIXED 4.0.3] Automation Defaults not Reflected in DAW
10. [FIXED 4.0.3] ST3 Multi with Imported Legacy Instruments / Sample Fails to Load
11. [FIXED] Two corrupted sound download ZIP/DMG files [Back to two, as there were two corrupted - Stings Parts 3&4 on Windows (FIXED) - but the other two were part of the "Install Aborted" Mac issue below so see that for more information pertaining to the Woodwinds 1&2 files]
12. [FIXED 4.0.2] Triple listing of certain instruments
13. [FIXED 4.0.2] Imported/Legacy instruments' location [4.0.2 offers new icons for SampleTank 3/legacy and SampleTank 4 imports separately for user friendly display]
14. [FIXED 4.0.2] Odd fonts issue in Windows
15. [FIXED] Resizing issues [Must be done via handle on bottom right corner, and also must have a display size that will support resizing larger, note that custom scaling settings may affect resizing] *Note enhancements to resizing experience slated for future update.
16. [FIXED Sound Library Updaters w/ 4.0.2] Multis location (SampleTank 4 MAX)
17. [FIXED Sound Library Updaters w/ 4.0.2] "Installation Aborted" on Mac OS [currently there is a workaround for those who experience this, see below for video showing the workaround]
18. [Fixed 4.0.2] Crashing (multiple causes)
19. [FIXED Sound Library Updaters w/ 4.0.2] Strummer presets not visible at first

[FIXED Sound Library Updaters w/ 4.0.2] Files that may cause "install aborted" error for some Mac users:

• ST4 Woodwinds Samples Part 1
• ST4 Woodwinds Samples Part 2
• SampleTank_3_SE_Sound_Content_Part_1
• SampleTank_3_SE_Sound_Content_Part_2
• MP2CE_Part_1
• MP2CE_Part_2
• MP2CE_Part_3

Video of the workaround:

https://youtu.be/21WeqZvt2Kg

[Peter_IK]

SampleTank 4.0.2 update and sound library updates now available! See below for details and get them in your IK User Area under "My Products"

*Note it is recommended you run the sound library updates FIRST. Thank you

The following products has been updated and released on the IK Multimedia User Area:

Application
SampleTank 4 (4.0.2)

Sound Library Updates
SampleTank 4 MAX Sound Library Update (1.1)
SampleTank 4 Sound Library Update (1.1)
SampleTank 4 SE Sound Library Update (1.1)

What’s New
Changes from version 4.0.1:

• Fixed an issue with ST4 instruments listed three times using search filters in the Browser.
• Fixed an issue displaying imported and converted legacy Instruments from ST2 to ST3.
• Added a new icon for ST3 imported and converted legacy Instruments at the bottom of the Library column.
• Added a new icon for ST4 imported instrument at the bottom of the Library column.
• Fixed a crash that occurred when closing the plug-in user interface with certain hosts.
• Added an error message for missing Instruments within a host session.
• Fixed a crash with VST3 when automating the FX bypass parameter.
• Fixed a crash when installing application on a different disk than the OS disk.
• Fixed an issue with possible missing font on Windows.
• Fixed an issue with an incorrect disk path for Strummer presets.
• Fixed an issue with an incorrect disk path for the Multis in the MAX version. Please re-install the Multis using the ST4 MAX Sound Library Update.
• A Sound Library Update is available. This adds KS Key Switch indicators for SampleTank 4 instruments and fixes typos on various instruments. Please download and install the Sound Library Update available in your SampleTank 4 Sounds Downloads dropdown menu.
• General reliability improvements.

[Peter_IK]

Note that there are also 1.2 versions of sound library updates that will fix an issue where some SampleTank 4 (non-SE/MAX) users have guitars that are not properly authorized.

Thank you!

[Peter_IK]

Also, it would be a good idea to subscribe to this thread (at the bottom of the page) if you'd like notifications when I've added to it. Thanks again!

[Peter_IK]

Updated today, see above.

[Peter_IK]

Updated today, please see original post at top. Thanks!

[Ryan_IK]

Hey Guys, just a heads up, there is a new SampleTank 4 update out. Version 4.0.8 includes a bunch of optimizations, so be sure to snag your download now from My Products. News and alerts for it should be coming shortly. Stay tuned.

What’s new in SampleTank v4.0.8

•Fixed a potential crash when loading Arpeggio instruments/multis with disabled playback
•Fixed an issue with Live Mode not recalling all settings in DAW projects
•Fixed an issue with some London Grooves instruments not affected by Loop Manager
•Fixed a potential issue with macro names overlapping each other
•Fixed an issue on macOS 10.10 and Live 9 that led to a crash when automating Envelopes
•Optimized instrument retrigger when changing tempo in Loop Manager
•Optimized Phraser pattern playback and performance
•Optimized Strummer Chords and Pattern playback and performance
•Optimized Virtual Pads GUI to refresh properly with note on/off values on Windows
•Live Mode: Made it easier to input Program Change values
•Phraser: Patterns can be freely moved and reassigned to any note
•Added scrolling to view long directory paths in the Sound Content settings
•BPM-Synched LFO Rates now display fraction values in Edit page