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SampleTank

SampleTank

Sound and groove workstation

107 ratings
305 reviews
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$24.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2011
  • August 27, 2025

Developer

IK Multimedia US, LLC
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About

This professional mobile workstation offers a vast collection of world-class instruments, sounds, and patterns for live performance and composition. Layer or split instruments across 8 multitimbral slots, with an expandable library and a powerful new sound engine.

✓8-part multitimbral sound module
✓Expandable sound library with 2300+ instruments
✓Over 1,200 melodic and rhythmic patterns
✓8-track MIDI recorder with audio export
✓Intuitive interface
✓New sound engine
✓Zones feature for splits & layers
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SampleTank. Based on 107 reviews and a 2.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great sounding app
  • 👍Lots of instrument options
  • 🚀Useful for live performance
  • 👍Decent sound quality
  • 👍Intuitive interface

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 💰Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒Lack of user manual access
  • 🔒Aggressive advertising for other products
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What's New in SampleTank

2.0.13

August 27, 2025

What's new in 2.0.13: - Improved stability when connecting external MIDI controllers. - General reliability improvements.

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User reviews

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L’app plante à la restauration de mes achats, puis plante au lancement…😤
richarrericharre

Non Responsive

I basically lost over $100 with this app because it no longer functioned once I purchased the everything bundle and Apple refused to refund my money smfh.

Never again.
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WTH

SampleTank used to be pretty good, but now it just crashes. The latest update makes it unusable. I really expected more from this Company.
MacdtuneMacdtune

Unusable with M5 iPad

This app used to work great with my old iPad. Now, however, it does not respond at all to my IK Multimedia iRigKeys I/O keyboard connected to my new M5 iPad. Other keyboard Apps continue to work, including those made by IK Multimedia. It seems that SampleTank is incompatible the new iPads. It is high time for an update to fix this problem.
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Uker WUker W

まともに動かないので注意！！！

インストール後、拡張音源を購入or復元しようとしても途中で止まります。その後、アプリ自体が起動できなくなりすので注意してください。
くれぐれも課金しないように！！！


iPadOS 26.5.2
iPad Pro 13インチ(M5)
りみ(^-^)/りみ(^-^)/
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Freezes when adjusting parameters

Bug

Crashes on launch for some users

Bug

Incompatible with certain iOS versions

Bug

Issues with downloading and restoring in-app purchases

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for Audio Unit (AUv3)

Feature

Improve MIDI integration and control

Feature

Implement a more robust sequencer

Feature

Allow user-defined pitch bend range

Feature

Add ability to back up and restore custom presets

Feature

FAQ

What is SampleTank?

SampleTank is a professional, fully featured mobile sound and groove workstation. It brings the power of desktop virtual instruments to your iPhone and iPad, designed for live performance and song composition.

What kind of instruments and sounds does it offer?

It comes with over 140 instruments and 1,000 patterns, including pianos, synths, organs, drums, basses, guitars, strings, and more. The library is expandable via in-app purchases, offering thousands of professional sample-based sounds and patterns.

How is SampleTank monetized?

The base application is free, but it offers an ever-growing library of sounds and collections available via in-app purchase. This allows users to expand their instrument and pattern selection as needed.

What are the key features of SampleTank?

Key features include an 8-part multitimbral sound module, an expandable sound library with over 2300 instruments, over 1200 patterns, an 8-track MIDI recorder with audio export, an intuitive interface, and a new sound engine derived from the desktop version.

Who is SampleTank designed for?

It is designed for professional live performance, song composition, and studio use. Musicians, producers, and anyone looking for a comprehensive mobile virtual instrument solution would benefit from this app.