The app lets you load audio files, trim them precisely, automatically detect hitpoints, and map the resulting slices chromatically across the keyboard. This makes it easy to transform drum loops, vocal phrases, or field recordings into playable instruments. Once sliced, you can trigger the individual hits via MIDI, rearrange them, or use them in real time. dh slice works as both a standalone app and a full AUv3 plugin, so it integrates directly into Logic Pro for iPad, AUM, GarageBand, Cubasis, or any other compatible host. The clean, focused interface keeps the workflow fast and distraction-free, making it practical for chopping loops on the fly or building custom sample instruments.
For iPad music production, dh slice is useful when you want to break down existing audio into playable elements without complex editing. Turn a drum break into a chromatic kit, slice vocals for melodic lines, or create instruments from field recordings — the app delivers fast, musical results. The AUv3 support means you can use it inside your main DAW while keeping the slicing process simple and immediate.
Key features include:
- Load, trim, and automatically detect hitpoints in any audio file
- Slice audio into MIDI-playable samples with chromatic mapping
- Trigger slices in real time via MIDI
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Clean, focused interface optimized for fast workflow on iPad and iPhone
App price: $9.99
No in-app purchases.
Original release: March 2026 | Latest update: March 2026
