IK Multimedia Xpansion Tank 2 Group Buy

[Ebony Blue]

Has anyone tried redeeming their bonus library from esoundz yet? So when you click the code in your esoundz account, you get redirected to downloadablesoundz and you're presented a list of things to choose from. Here's where I'm confused... it's split into two sections: the top half you can "check" which library you want then click the "Buy Now" button but on the bottom half there are more links that instruct you to "Choose one of the following"... one of which is the "SampleTank Rare Vintage Collection Vol. 1" that I wanted to claim as the bonus library. However, if you click it you're taken to the product info page, but adding it to your cart will not get it to you for free. Does this mean then the libraries in the bottom half are not eligible?

I'm confused also.... Many of the ReTank packs seem to be listed twice, while none of the R.A.W. format packs are listed. Since I really want to get the R.A.W format, I think I'll wait a bit until they make the page clearer.

-eB

[mgpqa1]

Has anyone tried redeeming their bonus library from esoundz yet? So when you click the code in your esoundz account, you get redirected to downloadablesoundz and you're presented a list of things to choose from. Here's where I'm confused... it's split into two sections: the top half you can "check" which library you want then click the "Buy Now" button but on the bottom half there are more links that instruct you to "Choose one of the following"... one of which is the "SampleTank Rare Vintage Collection Vol. 1" that I wanted to claim as the bonus library. However, if you click it you're taken to the product info page, but adding it to your cart will not get it to you for free. Does this mean then the libraries in the bottom half are not eligible?

I'm confused also.... Many of the ReTank packs seem to be listed twice, while none of the R.A.W. format packs are listed. Since I really want to get the R.A.W format, I think I'll wait a bit until they make the page clearer.

-eB

But doesn't this mean our codes are now considered redeemed since you had to click the "Redeem" button to see the list?

[jrathkopf]

I'm downloading Tron as we speak, will let you know how it works out. Hopefully this thing will get to 6x1 so I can get one more pack!

This group buy has turned out to be amazing for me. $50 and all these sounds?????? Don't listen to people criticizing quality of these soundpacks, if you can't get $50 worth of awesome sounds from these packs, then there's something wrong with your computer.

[zedd]

...if you can't get $50 worth of awesome sounds from these packs, then there's something wrong with your computer.

Indeed.

Something wrong with the computer between their ears.

[wfm]

First let me say that the "positive vibes" on KVR is a welcome change to some of the "complaining/pee pee poo poo pants" posts I see cluttering up other web forums! KVR is great!

Some tips for John-E-34 & others who sound as confused as I was !
1. Your purchase serial is assigned by hand at esoundz, up to 24 hrs

2. Serial at esoundz.com in Members Area via left tab My Downloads

3. To IK's site, click "skip" on the iPhone flash ad (at the bottom)

4. Log in OR Register > go to that email's inbox "confirm"

5. Go To Multi Box Tab to register ST & pick 1st soundset
--- As a player I have found the SOUNDS to be much better than LOOPS here
--- If you're a Sony Acid OR Fruity Loops construction type of user, maybe not?

6. Go to Promo/Promotions Tab to choose other 4 sound sets

7. Go to SOUNDS to d/l. You initially have 30 days to do it

8. In SOUNDS the link to the PLUG IN d/l is at the bottom

9. Install your Plug In on your DAW.

10. Install sounds. (*NOTE: After launching ST for the 1st time - I had to 're-point' ST "sounds path" via it's Preferences button on the plug's Graphical User Interface, GUI, to where the sounds were actually installed on my computer. I keep samples & libraries on their own drive as opposed to the system drive for better performance etc.)

11.Fire up STank Authorization Wizard will start, Paste in your serial

12.At IK: Click on Authorizations & click Request New button

13.Type OR PASTE the Digital ID into the empty box > SUMBIT

14.new Authorization Code will be sent to your registered email

15.On the computer the software is installed
--- Go back to the Product Authorization Wizard, and click Next

16.Paste the new Authorization Code. If properly inserted a green check mark will appear
--- Click Next. As a final step, click Finish

While the above seems convoluted, it does allow you to work without a dongle!

USING SampleTank
1.Use browser to select instruments via clicking the Disclosure Triangles

2.Building 'combos/stacks' Load a sound. Click on 2nd space load another

3.Need to change MIDI channel? just click & drag up/down on number itself
--- for combos/stacks you'll probably set the channels to 1

4.Save the stack/patch you built as a preset so you can recall it

ALSO: If in 2 years you've gone through a bunch of computers, you can request more authorizations from IK - it's an anti-piracy thing, no worries!

LASTLY: As cheap as these very useable sounds are, you have 30 days to d/l your choices & back them up. This seems reasonable to me.

You can use IK's Jampointz only if you buy from their site (1st link in BarBeCutie's recurring post = Buy from IK) $25 is the max you can use. You get these for previous purchases OR registrations on IK's site.

Buying directly from esoundz.com (2nd link in post gives you an extra bonus library & you can't use esoundz points on this downloadable group buy > However, you can give epointz to other users & receive some for yourself via the epointz field on checkout for other Sonic Reality/Downloadable Soundz products in the future.

This should get you started & this is a "laundry list" of things that confused me at first. Native Instruments uses a similar authorization workflow.

Hope that helped a few folks! If this helped you, feel free to epointz me
esoundz username: wfmstudios

[Chris Ihao]

And a second buy Now I've done my part.

Also, thanks for your extremely informative post wfm. I already gave away my points, but you would surely be a candidate

[mgpqa1]

Has anyone tried redeeming their bonus library from esoundz yet? So when you click the code in your esoundz account, you get redirected to downloadablesoundz and you're presented a list of things to choose from. Here's where I'm confused... it's split into two sections: the top half you can "check" which library you want then click the "Buy Now" button but on the bottom half there are more links that instruct you to "Choose one of the following"... one of which is the "SampleTank Rare Vintage Collection Vol. 1" that I wanted to claim as the bonus library. However, if you click it you're taken to the product info page, but adding it to your cart will not get it to you for free. Does this mean then the libraries in the bottom half are not eligible?

I'm confused also.... Many of the ReTank packs seem to be listed twice, while none of the R.A.W. format packs are listed. Since I really want to get the R.A.W format, I think I'll wait a bit until they make the page clearer.

-eB

But doesn't this mean our codes are now considered redeemed since you had to click the "Redeem" button to see the list?

Okay, it let me redeem it again, but I think I'm going to wait until they get their page updated/fixed.

[wfm]

Thanks Chris! I bought it twice too - such great sounds for cheapola!

And credit where credit's due, for the info, "I'm standing on the shoulders of giants" -- zedd, BarBeCutie, Reverend Rhythm, androidlove, JavaJ, DarkStar etc

[raintalk]

I have to add one other reason besides the obvious bargain these libs are.
IK Support is also tops in the market. They are fast, friendly, and knowledgeable team. Even when it's stuff already documented in the manual. Not that I've had to use them much, but they're there when I do.

I never had to contact Esoundz support, so I don't know about them. I've never read any complaints here.

[Reverend Rhythm]

Awesome post, wfm!!!!!!!!

Lat's put it in the faq! Wait, there isn't one....

[Reverend Rhythm]

for barbecutie

IK Multimedia Xpansion Tank 2 Group Buy

Now 5X1! Currently at 3476 users. Need 524 more users for 6X1!


http://www.ikmultimedia.com/xtgroupbuy

and

http://www.esoundz.com/details.php?ProductID=4293

BBC

esoundz user: BarBeCutie or see epointz referral thread below for other users:

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... ht=epointz

[cevin]

Hi, do somebody have the Vintage Keys Collection.

I have the Piano Collection and like to know if in the Vintage Keys are new Rhodes patches in.

Can anybody make a demo? Just play around on differnet patches....

thx a lot

[Jesse J]

I've now bought this group buy 3x over.

Bought once from IK and today twice from esounds. Downloading my bonus contents now (Best of Sonic Strings and Squids Rare Instruments Vol. 2 Acoustic). Best of Sonic Strings just finished downloading and after installing it I see that it has some Bass and Cello that Symphony Strings 2 didn't have, so that is a welcome extra! (No child patches in Best of Sonic Strings thou, so if someone likes to share presets or multis later, please take note! )

I can't see any downloads for the real packs thou, not in my IK account and not in my esounds account, neither on downloadablesounds.. I guess I'll have to wait until business hours tomorrow, right?

So far I have:
- SampleTank 2 XT Sounds (the default ST XT soundbank)
- Acoustic Drums 2
- Cinematik Collection
- Piano Collection 2
- Symphony Strings 2
- World Instruments Collection

- Best of Sonic Strings (Bonus)
- Squids Rare Instruments Vol. 2 Acoustic (Bonus - downloading now)

[SharksFin]

clicked redeem code that was added to esoundz account...

had to register on another site...

went back to redeem code page...

now says '5155 you cannot redeem this code several time'

that system works well hey

[zedd]

Hope that helped a few folks! If this helped you, feel free to epointz me
esoundz username: wfmstudios

Great post wfm! Thank you! You deserve some ePointz for sure.

We need a point by point list like this for getting the freebie libraries from DownloadableSoundz.com, because I seem to recall that it is a little confusing, and not exactly as described in the PDF instructions which are already in our eSoundz.com user areas. Maybe they've fixed all the inconsistencies... but I doubt it.

I'll try to take some notes when I do it... unless you beat me to it.