IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 Beat Machines | Classic Drum Machine Sounds Expansion — Quickly Create Modern Rhythms
IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 Beat Machines is a drum-machine sound expansion designed for rhythm production, covering electronic drum tones and kits from vintage to modern. Combined with SampleTank 4’s browsing, layering and effect chains, it quickly sparks inspiration and is suitable for beats in hip-hop, electronic, pop and film scoring, among other styles.
Key Features
- Carefully selected drum-machine-style samples combining vintage character with modern punch.
- Ready-to-use kits and rhythmic material, ideal for quick songwriting and sketching ideas.
- Intuitive key mapping for easy performance and recording with keyboards or pads.
- Works with SampleTank 4’s layering, macro controls and effect modules for deep sound design.
- Supports multi-output and bus routing in your DAW for individual drum mixing.
- Integrated tagging and search browsing to quickly find kits, one-shots and various electronic percussion sounds.
- Works in sync with project tempo to easily arrange groove, tempo and swing.
- Simple installation and setup; ready to use in production and live performance when loaded into a project.
System Requirements
- Operating System: 64-bit macOS and Windows.
- Requirements: SampleTank 4 (or a compatible version) must be installed and authorized; this product is a sound expansion, not a standalone application.
- Storage: Additional disk space required to install the sound library; SSD recommended for faster load times.
- Download & Activation: Initial installation and authorization are completed via your official account and license management tool.
- Network: Internet connection required for first-time download, installation and activation.
Plugin Formats
- AAX (loaded via SampleTank 4 in supported Pro Tools versions)
- AU (on macOS, loaded via SampleTank 4)
- VST3 (in supported DAWs, loaded via SampleTank 4)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Via SampleTank 4’s AAX/AU/VST3 plugin formats, it can be used in major DAWs (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, etc.); trigger kits via MIDI and use your DAW’s automation, buses and multi-output for mixing. You can also combine SampleTank 4’s layering, effects and performance features to build rhythm soundsets that can be switched in real time, seamlessly integrating into production and live workflows.
