In search of bread&butter orchestra/symphonic/piano library/plugin

[ssl4000]

Thanks for all replies guys.
I decided that I will go with SampleTank 3.
I have a question though. This plugin isn't like Kontakt, right? I mean, you can't load additional libraries, I can't really find any 3rd parties doing so. This is kind of ROMpler like Nexus right? To be honest that's ok with me since library is so big, just want to know

[bedjka]

On the 2.5 version you can import, wave, aif, akai sounds.
I see no mention of that in the version 3 specifications.

look also at Independence, for certain sounds i find it better than Sampletank (drums, acoustic guitars, sax, trumpet, double bass)
http://pro.magix.com/en/independence/in ... .1013.html

[shane1980]

Maybe you can check this piano to see whether it fits your need
http://www.supremepiano.com/product/neopiano.html

[Peter - IK Multimedia]

Thanks for all replies guys.
I decided that I will go with SampleTank 3.
I have a question though. This plugin isn't like Kontakt, right? I mean, you can't load additional libraries, I can't really find any 3rd parties doing so. This is kind of ROMpler like Nexus right? To be honest that's ok with me since library is so big, just want to know

We will have more expansions ourselves and will work with third parties too. SampleTank 3 hasn't been out that long so there will be content coming for it.

[jrides]

On the 2.5 version you can import, wave, aif, akai sounds.
I see no mention of that in the version 3 specifications.

look also at Independence, for certain sounds i find it better than Sampletank (drums, acoustic guitars, sax, trumpet, double bass)
http://pro.magix.com/en/independence/in ... .1013.html

Yep. You can't import sounds. It's a rompler. IK will sell you sounds.You are stuck with their offerings. Kontakt is obviously a much better platform. Halion is as well.

I have independence and Pro ST3. If i had to choose 1 it would be Independence. They have a smattering of Kirk Hunter Pop Rock Strings. The categories mentioned above are good. Piano One (free) fast could replace the piano if not suitable. The platform is mature. You c
an import wav and sfz, at least, even if there are no 3rd party sounds availabe.

The OP should try Independence Free.