Sitala
What Sitala is
Sitala is a drum sampler for arranging drum hits and one-shots. It has 16 pads, each playing one sample when triggered by a MIDI note, with six controls for shaping, compression, tuning, tone, volume, and pan. It can detect separate hits in a loop and distribute the slices across pads. MIDI Learn maps pad triggers and control values, with defaults for chromatic pitches, white keys, and General MIDI.
The desktop app runs standalone or as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, with formats varying by operating system. Its desktop release includes 808, Future Retro Pop, and Hip Hop Ultra kits. The manual lists multiple outputs for REAPER, Logic, Live, Pro Tools, and other hosts. On iOS, the AudioUnit version works with GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, and compatible software. Sitala 1.0 remains available free alongside paid Sitala 2. The Sitala 2 license costs $20, paid once for Windows and macOS personal computers; iOS purchases are separate.
Who it suits
Sitala suits musicians who want a pad-based sampler for drum hits and loop slices, either as standalone software or a plugin. Its iOS AudioUnit version also suits users making percussion parts in compatible iOS software.
What it does well
- Six controls shape each sample.
- Can slice detected loop hits across pads.
- MIDI Learn maps pad triggers and control values.
- Available standalone and in multiple plugin formats.
- Sitala 1.0 remains available free.
What to know first
- Each instance has 16 pads.
- No chromatic single-sample melodic mode.
- No built-in effects beyond its six controls.
- Sitala 2 does not support Linux.
Limits
Each instance is limited to 16 pads. The sampler has no sequencer, no chromatic single-sample melodic mode, and no built-in effects beyond its six controls. Sitala 2 does not support Linux, and iOS purchases are separate from the desktop license.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sitala 2 license | License covers Windows and macOS personal computers · free upgrades for one year or the Sitala 2 development cycle, whichever is longer · iOS purchases are separate | $20, paid once |
As decomposer.de lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Sitala website.
- Choose the desktop or iOS version for your platform.
- For desktop use, select standalone software or a plugin format available for your operating system.
- Use Sitala 1.0 for the free version or purchase a Sitala 2 license for Windows or macOS.
- Load samples onto the 16 pads and trigger them with MIDI notes.
Verdict
Sitala provides pad-based sampling, MIDI mapping, and loop slicing across desktop and iOS options. Consider its 16-pad limit, lack of a sequencer, and the distinction between the free 1.0 release and paid Sitala 2.
Questions
Is Sitala free?
Sitala 1.0 remains available for free. Sitala 2 is paid.
How much does the Sitala 2 license cost?
It costs $20, paid once and covers Windows and macOS personal computers. iOS purchases are separate.
Which platforms does Sitala support?
The listed platforms are iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Linux is not supported in Sitala 2, though the previous release remains available.
Can I use Sitala as a plugin?
Yes. The desktop app is available as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, with formats varying by operating system. It is also available as standalone software.
Does Sitala work with iOS audio software?
Its iOS AudioUnit version can add percussion in GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, and other software that supports Apple AudioUnits.
What does the license include?
The Sitala 2 license covers Windows and macOS personal computers, with free upgrades for one year or the Sitala 2 development cycle, whichever is longer.
Facts from Sitala's own pages
- Activation
- The maker lists fully offline activation as a Sitala 2.1.2 feature. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Beat slicing
- Sitala detects individual hits in a loop and can slice them onto a series of pads. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- DAW integration
- The manual lists multiple outputs for REAPER, Logic, Live, Pro Tools, and other hosts; REAPER projects can collect Sitala kits and samples in the project folder. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Factory kits
- The desktop release includes 808, Future Retro Pop, and Hip Hop Ultra factory kits. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The desktop app is available as standalone software and as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, with formats varying by operating system. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Free version
- The maker says Sitala 1.0 remains available for free alongside the paid Sitala 2 release. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- iOS integration
- The iOS AudioUnit drum sampler can add percussion to GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, and other software that supports Apple AudioUnits. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- Linux is not supported in Sitala 2, though the maker keeps the previous release available for download. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- MIDI
- MIDI Learn maps pad triggers and control values, with default mappings for chromatic pitches, white keys, and General MIDI. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Sitala has no chromatic single-sample melodic mode, has 16 pads per instance, includes no built-in effects beyond its six controls, and has no sequencer. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Sound shaping
- Its six controls adjust shape, compression, tuning, tone, volume, and pan for each sample. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The manual directs users to the FAQ or to Send Feedback in Sitala’s options menu for help. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Sitala is a drum sampler for drum hits and one-shots, with 16 pads that each play one sample triggered by a MIDI note. · decomposer.de, 7 Oct 2026
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