Absolutely worth it. Unlike Kontakt with its free and paid versions, every version of SampleTank uses the exact same sampler/player—only difference is the amount of content. The CS (free Custom Shop) only includes 4GB.

But that's not the real reason to download. There are samples folders all over the internet, many are free; others are donationware and often point you to lameware like that $9.99 AudioLayer sampler.

Example: This guy wants a $1 donation for the best set of Schoenhut toy piano samples I've heard.
Schoenhut toy piano samples

Save your $10 and use a full featured sampler instead. Here is a video on how to create an instrument from samples in SampleTank 4. Easy peasy.





I own SampleTank Max and also Komplete Ultimate Limited Edition and use both.


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