Samplr

What Samplr is

Samplr is a paid iOS multitouch sampler for audio experimentation, music composition, and live performance. It offers eight play modes: Slicer, Looper, Granular, Tape, Scratch, Arpeggiator, Keyboard, and Loop Player. A gesture recorder captures gestures for compositions and sequencing. The app records audio input and supports resampling. Six sample slots are available, with up to 16 voices per sample. Each sample can use Distortion, Filter, Amplitude Modulator, Feedback Delay, and Reverb effects. Samplr works as a standalone app and is standalone-only for plugin support. It connects with Ableton Link, MIDI keyboards and controllers, Inter-App Audio, and Audiobus input and output. WAV and AIFF files are supported, with imports from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and AudioShare. The listed plan is $19.99, paid once for iPad. There is no free plan. The App Store lists Marcos Alonso as developer, and support or feedback is directed to [email protected].

Who it suits

It suits iPad users experimenting with samples, gestures, composition, and live performance. Musicians using Ableton Link, MIDI, Inter-App Audio, or Audiobus may also find the listed integrations relevant.

Limits

Samplr has six sample slots, supports up to 16 voices per sample, and has 16-voice maximum polyphony. It has no free plan and is standalone-only for plugin support.

Getting started

1. Open the Samplr website
2. Use an iPad running iOS
3. Purchase the Samplr plan for 19.99 USD once
4. Import WAV or AIFF files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or AudioShare
5. Connect MIDI, Ableton Link, Inter-App Audio, or Audiobus equipment as needed

Verdict

Samplr offers a focused iPad sampler with gesture control, multiple play modes, effects, and music-app connectivity. Its standalone format and stated 16-voice limit define the setup it supports.