Hey all,
I just bought Tracktion 2; that includes SampleTank SE (stripped down version) as a plugin.
I am eligible for an upgrade to SampleTank XL for $349 or for a cross grade to SonikSynth 2 for $349.
SAMPLETANK 2 XL:
http://www.sampletank.com/Main.html?prod_ST_XL
SONIK SYNTH 2:
http://www.soniksynth.com/Main.html?prod_SS
Both seem like great tools, but my question is:
Considering that both these product's sample libraries are proprietary (e.g. not able to be read by Kontakt or other 3rd party product), should I invest in them OR spend the money on more open ended solutions like Kontakt 2, etc?
NI's products are alot pricier than Sonkik Synth 2 and SampleTank 2 XL with no upgrade option.
Also, I don't know of a comparable product to SonikSynth 2 right now.
For the money, I could buy Spectrasonics Atmosphere.
Anyway, I am just musing and wondering what others might do in the same shoes.
All the best,
-Alex