Let’s load up some instruments and take a look at how this sampling workhorse actually sounds. If I’m being completely honest, when I saw the sheer volume of sounds included in SampleTank 4 Max, I was a little apprehensive about the possible sound quality of each individual instrument. Like many things in life, a sharp increase in the quantity of something can often act as a detriment to it’s quality.

The sound quality is phenomenal and each instrument gives an authentic playing experience. There is a huge amount of character and sonic variety in each sound, and exploring this huge library of instruments is an absolute joy. It goes without saying I can’t cover every sound (or even every category!) in this review, but I do want to mention some of the standout instruments I have found. The range of acoustic piano sounds are absolutely beautiful, in particular the C7 “Grand Song Theme” and “Virtuoso”. The C7 Grand “Old Jazz Piano” is also spectacular with it’s soft attacks and smooth, mellow tone. The ability to quickly switch between such an eclectic range of acoustic pianos triggers a lot of creativity, and I had a ton of fun with these sounds. The Ethnic category of sounds also took me by surprise due to the diversity of the included instruments.

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