Total Studio 4 MAX Released, MAX line updated, new pricing

[Peter_IK]

A massive update to IK’s complete music-production suite

IK Multimedia releases the new Total Studio 4 MAX, a massive update to IK's complete music-production suite of plug-ins, representing a commitment to users being able to own IK's cutting-edge tools. This new flagship collection also benefits from IK's new pricing and upgrade policy to offer unmatched value.

With 170 products and over 640 GB of rich, authentic sounds, plus over 500 ultra-realistic FX, Total Studio 4 MAX offers more than ever a complete solution for creating music in virtually any style.

The widest range of sounds

Total Studio 4 MAX packs over 18,000 instrument presets, including the full SampleTank 4 sound library, Miroslav Philharmonik 2, SampleTron 2, and 64 new expansion libraries including all 34 synths from Syntronik 2 MAX v2, plus Hammond B-3X and the latest versions of MODO DRUM 1.5 and MODO BASS 2. There's virtually no limit to the sounds available, making Total Studio 4 MAX ideal for every genre and style.

The right guitar or bass tone

Plug into any tone imaginable with every available piece of gear from AmpliTube 5 including all 18 brand and artist collections with AmpliTube MESA/Boogie 1 & 2, Fender Collection 1 & 2, AmpliTube Brian May, Dimebag Darrell CFH, AmpliTube Leslie and so much more for over 430 ultra-realistic amps and FX to build each player's own unique sound, and over 2,500 included artist presets. Users also get AmpliTube TONEX MAX with 1,100 Premium Tone Models, unlimited user Tone Model downloads from ToneNET, plus the ability to capture user rig.

Industry-leading studio tools

Total Studio 4 MAX offers everything, literally, to create the perfect mix. There's MixBox, IK's 500-series style plug-in with 72 mixing processors and all 53 T-RackS modules including the new ones like The Farm Stone Room and Joe Chiccarelli Vocal Strip and classics like FAME Studio Reverb and the TASCAM Tape Collection. Users also get ARC 3, the advanced acoustic room correction system and Lurssen Mastering Console. From tracking guitars to mastering albums, all the essential gear is here, looking and sounding better than ever.

Fuel the creativity

To get users going, Total Studio 4 MAX comes with thousands of presets, including VIP artist and engineer presets. So, whether it's tracking a Hammond organ or mastering a Pop song, instant inspiration is just a click away. Any category presets, including artist, can also serve as starting points and be saved as user presets for recall later.

Keeping it all together

Included with Total Studio 4 MAX is the new IK Product Manager, which automates the installation process and keeps all the IK products organized and up to date. Now users can focus on making music instead of updating software.

Options, pricing and availability
Total Studio 4 MAX is available now at the IK Multimedia online store and from IK authorized dealers worldwide, with pricing as follows:

• Total Studio 4 MAX – $/€799.99* – 170 products, over 640 GB of sounds
• Total Studio 4 MAX upgrade – $/€499.99 (for registered owners of any paid IK product)
• Total Studio 4 MAX MAXgrade – $/€299.99 (for registered owners of Total Studio 3 (or 3.5) MAX, AmpliTube 5 MAX, T-RackS 5 MAX, SampleTank 4 MAX, TONEX MAX, Syntronik 2 MAX and MODO MAX)

*Pricing excludes taxes.

To learn more about Total Studio 4 MAX, visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/ts4

For more on IK's new pricing and upgrade policy, see the news HERE.

[ChrisHeinen]

This looks like a really interesting release.

Question - do you have a roadmap/insight into what happens to the posts on the forum in the sections "Official <product> Mac/PC Wishlist!"? I did not see any mention in the TS4 announcement about enhancements to the existing applications.

Thank You,
Chris

[Peter_IK]

This looks like a really interesting release.

Question - do you have a roadmap/insight into what happens to the posts on the forum in the sections "Official <product> Mac/PC Wishlist!"? I did not see any mention in the TS4 announcement about enhancements to the existing applications.

Thank You,
Chris

Total Studio 4 MAX and the MAX v2 versions are bundles that contain the software that those wishlists are about, they aren't feature enhancement releases. So those would still be valid for each of the applications.

[huli50]

Pretty cool update to the 3.5. Even better are the upgrade pricing options. Wondering if the prices noted in this announcement are intro prices or are these the permanent ones. Can you confirm?

[Peter_IK]

Pretty cool update to the 3.5. Even better are the upgrade pricing options. Wondering if the prices noted in this announcement are intro prices or are these the permanent ones. Can you confirm?

The pricing are set as regular prices. However, the $/€50 coupons will only be available through the end of the month.

[Robertofrts]

Hello folks,
I'd like to purchase the Total Studio 4 MAX but I'd like to know if I have a expiration date to install all of items included on the package ? Or I can install according my needs ?
I couldn't find anything mentioned but it's important for me to know about it before purchasing.
Kind Regards

[DarkStar]

The downloads for the main Sounds Libraries (for SampleTank, Syntronik etc) are available for 180 days. After that you would need to purchase a single Download Reactivation to get a further 180 days access. Or, you can download them and store them on a back-up disk.

Software downloads and downloads for updates to those libraries are available without limit.

Once installed and Authorized they will run as long as your system does.

[Fernandogbarletta1]

Hey Guys.

I need to understand something. Please help me.

If you buy t racks 5 V2, your price is 149,99 eu. But T racks max v2 price is 199. Just 50 bucks for full bundle.

But, i just have Total Studio 3.5 MAX. My upgrade price for t racks max v2 is 199 eu. The same price if i buy a full blundle.

Is this price correct? 199eu to upgrade my t racks maxv1 to t racks v2?

Thanks.

[Peter_IK]

^^^
Those are the upgrade prices that you are eligible for. If you are just interested in the T-RackS processors, the T-RackS 5 MAX v2 at 199.99 is a better deal than just T-RackS 5 v2 for 149.99.

However, since you have Total Studio 3.5 MAX you can get the Total Studio 4 MAX for $/€249.99 since the MAXgrade is 299.99 and you'll see a $/€50 coupon to apply in your cart. That is a huge amount of content and it seems the most bang for your buck.

[FiatLux8]

Hello folks,
I'd like to purchase the Total Studio 4 MAX but I'd like to know if I have a expiration date to install all of items included on the package ? Or I can install according my needs ?
I couldn't find anything mentioned but it's important for me to know about it before purchasing.
Kind Regards

Since someone else wrote that "Once installed and Authorized they will run as long as your system does." and since some people may live longer than 30 years even though their 'system' most likely do not so then just in good order I will also remind that the EULA also states that :
"This EULA grants you the non-exclusive right to use the Product for a maximum period of 30 (thirty) years. "
Source :
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/legal/inde ... -agreement

I am not that fond of that limitation myself and have seen a lot of people complain about this though I will say that it appears as if most often in the past then changes to the OS that the software were made to run on usually will make it difficult to keep using any software for 30 years.