IK Multimedia (www.ikmultimedia.com) has released SampleTank 3 SE, an introductory special edition of IK's flagship sound and groove workstation for Mac and PC systems.

Available as a standalone program or as bundled software with iRig KEYS, iRig Keys with Lightning, iRig Keys Pro, iRig MIDI 2, iRig Pads and iRig Pro, it gives users the freedom to experiment with the functional software along with 6.5GB library of 400 instruments, over 250 loops and 150 MIDI patterns that illustrate the sonic versatility of SampleTank 3.

SampleTank 3 SE offers 64-bit compatibility, a completely redesigned user interface, 55 high-quality effects, new loop and groove management and a retooled sample engine. It's available from the IK online store for US$99.99 or as a complementary bundled software download for users of iRig Keys, iRig Keys with Lightning, iRig Keys Pro, iRig MIDI 2, iRig Pads and iRig Pro.

In addition SampleTank 3 SE users will be able to purchase the full version of SampleTank 3 for an affordable upgrade price of $199.99/€159.99 (The full price is $349.99).