IK Multimedia has announced SampleTank 2.5, a powerful upgrade for the sample workstation plug-in, SampleTank 2. It includes many new features such as an enhanced built-in effects system with auxiliary and master effects, the addition of a high-quality studio reverb, the ability to read all 'Powered by SampleTank' instruments and more.

New effects section with AUX and MASTER effects. IK Multimedia has added 5 AUX and 5 Master insert effects to the existing 5 insert effects, now called PART effects. This way each of the SampleTank 2.5 loadable sounds can be processed with a staggering total of 15 separate effects. In addition, the new AUX and MASTER effects allow for greater CPU efficiency when loading multiple parts since they are applied to all sounds loaded in the module.

High-quality Classik Studio Reverb added. The addition of a high-quality reverb derived from Classik Studio Reverb, IK Multimedia's suite of studio-quality reverb models, extends the included effects to 33 selectable effects in SampleTank 2.5.

Can read Philharmonik, Sonik Synth and new "Powered by SampleTank" Sonik Instruments. SampleTank 2.5 allows the immediate usage of the sounds in Miroslav Philharmonik, Sonik Synth and the new "Powered by SampleTank" Sonik Instruments with the same exact sonic results in one convenient interface.

Free for all SampleTank L and XL users. The new SampleTank 2.5 upgrade will be FREE for all SampleTank 2 L and XL users and can be downloaded from their IK Personal User Area immediately upon release.

SampleTank 2.5 new features:

• 5 AUX insert effects.
• 5 Master insert effects.
• 33 selectable effects, including a high-quality reverb derived from CSR.
• Free for all registered SampleTank 2 L and XL users.

SampleTank 2.5 is a free downloadable upgrade for all registered users of SampleTank L and XL and is expected to be available in May 2007.