So, I don't know if any of you read about this group buy on other forums but here's the info:

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We've combined this new loop collection in ST format with IK's current promo to get the best of both deals in one! Just a head's up. We're going to do our first ever ONE WEEK group buy! It will start November 21st (Friday) and end on November 28th at 5pm EST sharp. Here's what you get! A brand new Loop Worksation product from IK and Sonic Reality and THREE free plug-ins for as low as $99!!!!! Here's the link: http://www.esoundz.com/details.php?...460& hidden=yes ReTank: Loop Workstation Plug-in Based on Sonic Reality's massive Recycled REX groove collections, Sonic Reality has teamed up with IK Multimedia to put together a new "Loop Workstation" bundle with SampleTank 2.5! (and you're hearing about it first right here before it has even been officially announced next month!). "ReTank" features sliced "Rex-Style" grooves never before released in SampleTank format! Featuring over 3,000 loops with both time stretch and individual slices spread across the keyboard with separate midi files for your DAW! Manipulate EACH SLICE using a different sample engine (Resampling, Stretch or Pitch Shift/Time Stretch) and get bass lines to play any tone, drums to have any envelope, synth loop slices to have any filter setting... the entire synthesis engine working uniquely for EACH SLICE and you can save back unlimited patches of your own loop manipulation. The possibilities are endless. The entire loop can be run through 32 effects including bit crush, distortion, lofi, phonograph, phasers, flangers and more. SampleTank 2.5 L To play these loops you'll need the SampleTank 2.5 engine so we'll supply that to you in this group buy for FREE (a $299 value). It also comes with playable instruments and 2.5 gigabytes of samples. More info on SampleTank 2.5 L here: www.sampletank.com Your choice of AmpliTube DUO, Ampeg SVX UNO or the brand new T-Racks 3 EQ!!!! A nice choice of light version plug-ins that aren't so light!!!!! PICK OUT YET ANOTHER IK PLUG-IN WORTH OVER $200 FOR FREE!!!!!! Because of the timing of IK's "MIC" Million users served promo (MicDonalds?) you can ALSO pick out ANOTHER IK plug-in of your choice from this NEW EXTENDED LIST: Sonik Synth 2 SampleTron SampleMoog SampleTank 2.5 L AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix AmpliTube Metal Miroslav Philharmonik Classik Edition T-RackS 3 Standard (now available for anyone regardless of where you are in the world!). The best part? As always. THE PRICE! Starts at $199 for everything and can go down as low as $99!!!!! Plus it is ALL DOWNLOADABLE! So, instant delivery starting November 28th from anywhere in the world from both www.esoundz.com , www.downloadablesoundz.com and www.sampletank.com But remember this is our first ONE WEEK group buy so you won't have a lot of time to spread the word. It's a time crunch "window" to get the best deal we've ever done. Here's the recap: For as low as $99 you can get: ReTank Groove Collection: 3,000 Loops sliced in ST format for the first time (MSRP TBA) Sampletank 2.5L ($299 MSRP) AmpliTube DUO, Ampeg SVX UNO or T-Racks 3 EQ ($99 MSRP) Your choice of: Miroslav Philharmonik Classik Edition T-RackS 3 Standard AmpliTube Metal AmpliTube 2 Live (up to $299 MSRP) Oh and one more thing... if you are among the first 100 people to join AND/OR if you bought SampleTank previously from www.esoundz.com then we're giving you an extra 500 loops for free! (also if you already own SampleTank then this is an extra one you should register just to get the free extra plug-ins... it is obviously still an amazing deal even if you own SampleTank already).

Here is some additional info that wasn't in the original post. So far, this group buy has reached more than 300 persons. This mean that it's already at $99 and everyone gets an additional 1000 ReTank loops and more freebies at 400(we're at 393).

It was supposed to end November 28 but they've decided to extend the group buy until December 2 so, I thought some of you might like to hear about it.



Red5un .:.

Last edited by Red5un on Dec-01-2008 at 22:51

A bit sketchy.

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Originally posted by Stef A bit sketchy.

What's sketchy about a group buy?

exactly. IK is a respected plugin manufacturer. Nothing to worry about. I've participated in group buys in the past. It's a great way to get full featured plugins below normal price .

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If less is more think about how much more more would be. -Frasier

Im struggling to think what free plug i would wnt though as i already have t-racks and see no use for jimmy hendrix, metal, miroslav, samplemoog or sampletron and sonik synth is not the sounds i like. sound weak to me.

I may still bepulled over the edge though as the price is pretty amazing.

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Originally posted by Frankh Im struggling to think what free plug i would wnt though as i already have t-racks and see no use for jimmy hendrix, metal, miroslav, samplemoog or sampletron and sonik synth is not the sounds i like. sound weak to me. I may still bepulled over the edge though as the price is pretty amazing.

Well, by itself, ReTank is around 4gb worth of loops. + the 1000 we'll get this week because it's reached more than 300 participants, means it's still a good deal even without the free plugs. I've played with it for a few hours and it's a bit like getting a cross between RMX and Phatmatik Pro: Each loop is a Sampletank instrument in which each slice is assigned to a note. You also get the related midi file to drop in your host if you want to play the loop in it's original form. The fun part is that you can Automate Pitch, envelope, filters and effects for each slice(like Phatmatik).

I've also read that you can sell your unused licenses. IK does charge a transfer fee but still, you could probably make some good money with Amplitube Metal...

Last edited by Red5un on Dec-01-2008 at 12:04

Are the loops any good for trance & progressive though? And why do you think amplitube metal is worth more than for examle ss2.

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Originally posted by Frankh Are the loops any good for trance & progressive though? And why do you think amplitube metal is worth more than for examle ss2.

I don't think it's worth more(or less) than SS2. I was just mentioning that it could probably be resold for a fair value if you don't need the free plug and would want to sell it.

As for the loop mix, I would say it's about 1/3 electronic, 1/3 rock and 1/3 hip hop. Then again, because it's all sliced, a lot of it can be re-purposed to fit your need.

Here's additional info from one of the guys at Esoundz.com about what we currently get and what happens if we reach 400+:

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If we reach 400 you all can pick out a ReTank Style Pak of your choice (out of the 15 being released today) for free! But there's also going to be another offer to you all which is half price (their MSRP will be $79 so half price will be around $38.) on any of the titles and if you wanted to get ALL 15 titles which even at half price would be $570 (normally twice that if the full MSRP was added up) then we're talking about a killer offer JUST for those who joined the group buy. $199 for all 15 (but that's including the freebie which it looks like you will all earn so you can say it is $199 for the other 14 then but still... that comes out to just $14.21 per title and each one has around 500 loops in a specific style and all of those styles can be used with the ReTank/SampleTank system to morph into ANY style). The only other people who will be able to get it for that price are previous owners of RAW Gold. By the way, if you get the 15 pak and you want to crossgrade to RAW Gold to have the same loops in Rex, Apple Loops and Acidized wave then there will be a one time "upsell" option for really cheap to add that to your order but note that this offer will only happen at the time of purchase of the 15 pak. That's how the upsell feature works just to know. Allen is cool enough to probably get you the deal anyway if you ask but if you wanted to just have it automatically without talking to someone then before you check out keep an eye out for the RAW Gold upsell offer - this is when/if you buy the 15 pak though! Not the group buy. So... to recap in short. 1. You will all be offered any of the 15 ReTank Style Paks at half price with a coupon sent to you. 2. If we reach 400 then you will even be able to pick out one for FREE! 3. If you can't get enough of these killer loops and want a deal for all 15 style paks this is your lucky week! $199 for all 15 (only if you joined this GB or if you are a previous owner of RAW Gold) 4. If you bought the 15 ReTank Style Pak offer you can crossgrade to RAW Gold for a really low price but it is offered at the time of purchasing the 15 ReTank Style Paks (an upsell offer you can't refuse). Either way it looks like you guys are getting more loops either cheap or free. Good luck! You can turn this into a loop workstation of insane proportions.