IK Multimedia SampleTron 2｜Sample Instrument with Vintage Tape-Keyboard Texture
SampleTron 2 focuses on classic tape keyboards and vintage sample textures, combining multi-layer stacking with analog tape-style processing. It is suitable for pop, electronic, indie, and film/AV scoring. As a software instrument plugin, it can quickly create warm, gritty, and retro-sounding soundscapes in major DAWs, offering flexibility for both composition and sound design.
Key Product Features
- Emphasizes faithful recreation of tape keyboards and related vintage sample tones, delivering classic warmth and a granular texture
- Multi-layer sound stacking and keyboard split configuration for easy hybrid and dynamic performances
- Built-in modulation tools such as filters, envelopes, and LFOs for detailed sound shaping
- Provides tape noise, wow, flutter, and aging parameters to recreate vintage character and dynamic fluctuations
- Common effects like saturation, chorus, delay, and reverb for quick tone refinement
- Preset browsing and tag management for easy searching, favoriting, and creating personalized presets
- Supports MIDI keyboards and controllers, including real-time control over volume, filter, and effects
- Integrates with DAW automation for easy scene switching and dynamic parameter editing
- Adjustable polyphony and performance options to balance sound quality and system resources
System Requirements
- Operating System: Supports 64-bit Windows and macOS (refer to the vendor for exact version requirements)
- CPU and Memory: Multi-core CPU and ample RAM recommended to handle multi-layer samples and effects processing
- Storage: SSD recommended for faster load times; sufficient space required to install the sound library
- Display: 1080p or higher resolution recommended for optimal user experience
- Network: Internet connection required for installation, activation, and content updates (subject to the actual licensing process)
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- Audio Units (AU)
- VST3
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be used in mainstream DAWs that support AAX, AU, and VST3. Typical workflow: after installation and activation, scan for the plugin in the DAW; insert the plugin on an instrument or MIDI track; perform and arrange using a MIDI keyboard or piano roll; control filters, effects, and volume via DAW automation; save frequently used sounds as presets or templates for quick recall. It can also be integrated with team workflows or AI assistants for sound tagging, versioning, and scene-switch planning to improve production efficiency.
