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Koala Sampler

The pocket-sized production powerhouse for creators who value flow. Record, sequence, and perform with the intuitive sampler that puts expensive hardware to shame.

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Key Figures

Downloads

539K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Publisher

Mazbox Limited

Your Studio, in Your Pocket

Designed for creators who value flow over menu-diving. Koala Sampler turns your phone into a professional-grade beat machine that stays out of your way and keeps you inspired.

Capture Anything, Instantly

Record sounds directly through your phone's mic. Transform environmental noise or your own voice into high-quality samples without ever stopping the music.

AI Stem Separation

Use built-in AI to instantly isolate vocals, drums, or bass from any audio. Perfect for creators looking to flip samples and create unique remixes on the go.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Koala Sampler

What is Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler is a mobile application that functions as a pocket-sized sampler. It records audio with the phone's mic, creates beats using samples, and adds effects to produce music tracks.

Can Koala Sampler record samples directly from the phone's microphone?

Yes, Koala Sampler records directly using the phone's microphone. Users can record up to 64 distinct samples, turning any sound into an instrument.

Does Koala Sampler support loading custom audio samples?

Yes, Koala Sampler allows users to load their own audio samples. It also supports importing samples via AudioShare or opening them directly within the application.

What types of effects are available in Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler offers 16 built-in DJ Mix effects and 8 built-in Microphone effects. These include Bit-crusher, Reverb, Pitch-shift, and Fuzz for extensive audio transformation capabilities.

Is Koala Sampler compatible with AUv3 plugins and MIDI controllers?

Yes, Koala Sampler is AUv3 compatible, integrating with apps like GarageBand and Logic. It also offers full MIDI control, enabling external keyboards to play samples and map effects.

Can Koala Sampler separate instruments from an audio sample using AI?

Yes, Koala Sampler uses AI to separate samples into individual instrument stems. This functionality isolates drums, bass, vocals, and other distinct parts from a single audio file.

What features are included in the SAMURAI in-app purchase for Koala Sampler?

The SAMURAI in-app purchase for Koala Sampler provides Timestretch with four modes, a Piano roll editor, Auto-chop functionality, a 3-Band EQ, and Pocket operator sync out.

Can users export their music from Koala Sampler?

Yes, Koala Sampler exports music. Users can save loops or entire tracks as high-quality WAV files. It also offers direct export functionality to Ableton Live Set format.

How does Koala Sampler facilitate beat creation?

Koala Sampler facilitates beat creation with a high-resolution sequencer. Users can copy/paste or merge sequences by dragging, and apply quantization or swing for rhythmic precision.

Does Koala Sampler allow users to resample audio?

Yes, Koala Sampler allows resampling. Users can route the app's output back into its input, applying effects during the process. This expands creative sound design possibilities.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Koala Sampler - Koala Sampler mobile app interface showing audio waveform editing and a grid of sound pads — Koala Sampler mobile app interface showing audio waveform editing and a grid of sound pads

Koala Sampler - Mobile interface of Koala Sampler showing a grid of audio samples and sequencer controls for creating beats — Mobile interface of Koala Sampler showing a grid of audio samples and sequencer controls for creating beats

Koala Sampler - A mobile interface for Koala Sampler showing touch-controlled performance effects like crush, pitch, and reverb pads — A mobile interface for Koala Sampler showing touch-controlled performance effects like crush, pitch, and reverb pads

Koala Sampler - Interface of Koala Sampler app on iPhone showing the sequence section to play melodies — Interface of Koala Sampler app on iPhone showing the sequence section to play melodies

Koala Sampler - Interface of the Koala Sampler app showing a grid of audio waveform pads and a file browser to load custom drum samples — Interface of the Koala Sampler app showing a grid of audio waveform pads and a file browser to load custom drum samples

Koala Sampler - Koala Sampler mobile interface showing the AI stem separation feature to isolate drums vocals and bass — Koala Sampler mobile interface showing the AI stem separation feature to isolate drums vocals and bass

Koala Sampler - A smartphone screen displaying the Koala Sampler app interface with sample pads and microphone effects for beat making. — A smartphone screen displaying the Koala Sampler app interface with sample pads and microphone effects for beat making.

Description

Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic instantly. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track! Koala’s super intuitive interface helps you make a tracks in a flash, there is no brake pedal. You can also resample the output of the app back into the input, through the effects, so the sonic possibilities are endless. Koala's design focuses totally on making the music making progress instant, keeping you in the flow and keeping it fun, not getting bogged down by pages of parameters and micro-editing. "Been putting that $4 koala sampler to good use lately. Undeniably great tool that puts some of these expensive beat boxes to shame. A must cop." -- flying lotus, twitter * Record up to 64 different samples with your mic * Transform your voice or any other sound with 16 superb built-in fx * Load your own samples * Choose from one of 250 built-in sounds * Resample the output of the app back into a new sample * Export loops or entire tracks as professional quality WAV files * Direct export to Ableton Live Set * Copy/paste or merge sequences just by dragging them * Create beats with the high-resolution sequencer * Import samples using AudioShare or just open them in Koala * Keyboard mode lets you play chromatically or one of 9 scales * Quantize, add swing to get the right feel * Normal/One-shot/Loop/Reverse playback of samples * 6 Choke groups * Attack, release and tone adjustable on each sample * AUv3 compatible - use in GarageBand, Logic, Cubasis etc etc * MIDI controllable - play your samples on a keyboard, map the effects to knobs * Jam with others over WiFi with Ableton Link * Free copy of Ableton Live Lite included * Use AI to separate samples into individual instruments (drums, bass, vocals and other) * Set your own background image and choose from a growing list of background visual FX. 8 Built-in Microphone FX: * More Bass * More Treble * Fuzz * Robot * Reverb * Octave up * Octave down * Synthesizer 16 Built-in DJ Mix FX: * Bit-crusher * Pitch-shift * Comb filter * Ring modulator * Reverb * Stutter * Gate * Resonant High/Low Pass Filters * Cutter * Reverse * Dub * Tempo Delay * Talkbox * VibroFlange * Dirty * Compressor Features included in SAMURAI In-App Purchase * Timestretch (4 modes: Modern, Retro, Beats and Re-pitch) * Piano roll editor * Auto-chop (auto, equal, and lazy chop) * 3 Band EQ * Pocket operator sync out