SampleTank 4 and Multiple Instances?

[TheAnti]

Does Sampletank 4 have a "single mode" for running multiple instances? SampleTank 3 takes about 1 gigabyte or 2 of RAM per instance, which is far too high for me.

[Peter_IK]

SampleTank is a multi-output plugin so it does not have a "single" mode. There have been some great optimizations to SampleTank 4 in its latest iterations and it may be efficient enough for your use.

I also would like to ask why you'd need to run multiple instances instead of using the full multi-output capabilities which were made to create a workstation that only needs a single instantiation for most typical projects? Most DAWs have great support for multi-output virtual instrument plugins.

[TheAnti]

Thanks!

It's more of a preference than a need. Using multi-outs always feels like a clunky process to me. They sort of engulf the entire project as if they're made to doing everything inside the plug-in rather than the DAW itself. This wouldn't be too bad if you're only using that one VST. I find it easier to stay organized and work faster with multiple instances because they fit more naturally into the DAW... or my DAW at least [FL Studio].

[Peter_IK]

Hmmm good point if your DAW makes it a bit clunky. I lean mostly toward Cubase and there with a separate MIDI track and audio output track for each instrument I think it ends up being laid out well and flexible. I do surely see your point. I've seen reports of SampleTank 4 being less than 1GB per instance but your results will vary, of course, with what you load into each.

[TheAnti]

hmmm nearing 1GB sounds pretty high but that's definitely an improvement, not that it's a dealbreaker by anymeans. Thanks for the heads up!

[Peter_IK]

hmmm nearing 1GB sounds pretty high but that's definitely an improvement, not that it's a dealbreaker by anymeans. Thanks for the heads up!

It should be a good bit under that, was using that figure as a reference based off of your initial post figures