IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 THE CODE: URBAN R&B EDITION|Urban Rhythms and Contemporary R&B Sound Expansion Pack
A SampleTank 4 expansion library crafted for modern R&B, Hip-Hop, and Urban pop production, covering rhythmic drum kits, thick basses, silky keyboards, and atmospheric synths to help you quickly build mood, texture, and low-end power. Combined with SampleTank 4’s smooth browsing and layering workflow, it makes the path from inspiration to finished product more efficient.
Key Product Features
- Drums, basses, keyboards, synths, and atmospheres focused on Urban/R&B aesthetics, suited for mainstream sounds.
- Fully integrated into SampleTank 4, with category and tag browsing to quickly find the sounds you need.
- Includes single-voice patches and multi-layered presets for easy stacking of low end, harmonies, and spatial depth.
- Works with SampleTank 4’s built-in effect chains, allowing use of EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and other common processing.
- Velocity and keyboard-range mapping are performance-friendly, offering good dynamics and programmability.
- Can sync to DAW project tempo, facilitating rapid arranging and beat design.
- Suitable for beat production, melodic themes, vocal accompaniment arrangements, and overall sound shaping.
- Compatible with MIDI keyboards and pad controllers for live recording and parameter automation.
- Maintains consistent levels and dynamic range across the expansion sounds, aiding the mixing process.
System Requirements
- Requires an installed SampleTank 4 engine (version and licensing per official specifications).
- Compatible with macOS and Windows; refer to SampleTank 4 system requirements for supported versions.
- Sufficient available disk space is required to install the sound content (storage size depends on actual files).
- Internet connection and an account are required to download, install, and authorize (per official procedures).
Plugin Formats
- Used inside a DAW via the SampleTank 4 host in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats.
- Also browsable and playable within the SampleTank 4 standalone application.
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
This expansion can be loaded in common DAWs (such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, Live, etc.) via SampleTank 4; it supports project tempo sync, MIDI recording, parameter automation, and effect chain saving. It can be used with MIDI controllers for performance and layered design, and can work alongside team collaboration or AI assistant–provided sound design suggestions and workflows to quickly move from draft to final production.