You get 16 instrument slots right on the front panel.Īnother thing that is pretty slick about the layout is that you get 5 insert fx on each instrument! I “virtual workstations” and they make it easy to layer or use multiple sounds. Just like finding a 20 dollar bill in a drawer full of old socks, it’s a pleasant surprise to discover that you already own a useful iPad music app and simply forgot about it.The first thing I notice about SampleTank 2.5 XL is the layout. Thus, I installed IK Multimedia SampleTank IOS on my iPad and gave it a try. (Again) Even better, I restored in-app purchases, finding additional B-3 organs and, ta-da, Miroslav Symphonic Mobile Edition. The mobile edition is a cut-down version of the current, big and improved Miroslav Philharmonic 2 library. The full library is 2.27GB while the Mobile Edition tips in at a modest 532MB. Miroslav Vitouš, by the way, is one heck of a jazzer.
I was well-aware of his work as a leader and as a sideman (Herbie Mann, Chick Corea, Roy Ayers, Larry Coryell, and others) before hearing the original Philharmonic library. Sonically, Miroslav has always had its own unique character. I’m on the love side although some of the string sections sound a tad dated. I like the woodwinds and horns best, rating them a notch above the Korg Module Pro voices. As to variety and solo instruments, Miroslav Mobile trounces Module Pro in the orchestra department.Īs to B-3 organs, Module Pro wins the contest. Frankly, I am not a fan of SampleTank IOS drawbar organs, which are very rock-oriented. Further, SampleTank IOS does not have a rotary speaker simulation built-in. I can only assume that IK want you to purchase Hammond B-3X for iPad ($130 USD) or AmpliTube Leslie. I found, however, that I can easily switch between Module Pro and SampleTank IOS while keeping the Korg Microkey Air connected over Bluetooth. Problem solved.Īs to church organ, I blended SampleTank’s Church Organ Air with Miroslav’s Cathedral Organ. The solution is good enough for basic hymn playing. I still plan to purchase Module’s organ (and clav) expansion pack when it goes on sale.
The organ expansion pack includes a few traditional pipe organ voices. SampleTank IOS plus Miroslav Mobile complements Korg Module Pro rather well. I forgot about dear old Miroslav after moving to our new house and to a new iPad.
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