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June 4, 2026

Hexatone by Victorien Genna

Hexatone by Victorien Genna is a free iPad-exclusive isomorphic hexagonal MIDI controller and SFZ sampler with microtonal support — 6 built-in EDO tunings, Scala .scl import, full MPE per-note expression,… Read more

#AUv3, #AUv3 Controller, #iPad, #MIDI, #MIDI Controller, #MPE, #Sampler, #standalone, #Victorien Genna
May 25, 2026

VMPC2000XL by Izmar Verhage (Public Beta)

VMPC2000XL by Izmar Verhage is a free open-source Akai MPC2000XL emulator for iPad (TestFlight beta) and desktop — pixel-accurate workflow recreation, native APS/PGM/SND/MID file compatibility with physical hardware, offline multi-track… Read more

#AUv3, #Drum Machine, #Free, #iPad, #Izmar, #MIDI Sequencer, #Sampler, #standalone, #Step Sequencer
May 20, 2026

Koala Sampler v1.4162 by Mazbox Limited

Fingerlab has updated Koala Sampler to version 1.4156, adding the new “Solar Studies” sample pack by London Rain and delivering important fixes to the mixer delay, grid layout, and auto-chop… Read more

#AUv3, #AUv3 Host, #Drum Machine, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Sampler, #standalone, #Step Sequencer
May 18, 2026

Choppa v1.4 by Elijah Lucian

In the iOS music production ecosystem, few protocols are as exciting right now as Ableton Link Audio. Just as we are seeing dedicated utilities emerge to receive these wireless streams,… Read more

#AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #Looper, #Sampler, #standalone, Elijah Lucian
May 14, 2026

TEMPO-1 by Richard Gillespie

TEMPO-1 is a 12-voice AUv3 drum machine for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a 64-step sequencer featuring per-step probability, micro-timing, and velocity; pattern automation; bounce-to-sample resampling; MIDI learn; and three… Read more

#AUv3, #Drum Machine, #Gillespie Audio, #Groovebox, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Sampler, #standalone, #Step Sequencer
May 7, 2026

Mighty Synth Sampler by Moby Pixel

Mighty Synth Sampler by Moby Pixel turns any sound into a playable instrument, offering a free, fully-featured subtractive synth and sampler suite for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Read more

#AUv3, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Moby Pixel, #Rompler, #Sampler, #standalone, #Substractive, #Synthesizer, #Virtual Analog
May 7, 2026

Retro Keys v1.1 by AudioKit Pro

AudioKit Pro has officially moved Retro Keys to version 1.1, bringing a suite of refinements to their latest nostalgic powerhouse. Read more

#AudioKit Pro, #AUv3, #Electric Piano, #iPad, #iPhone, #Physical Modeling, #Sampler, #standalone
May 6, 2026

GrainHeads v3.5 by Andrei Nevar

Version 3.5 introduces Samplr-style zone play mode for expressive granular manipulation. This versatile app bridges the gap between a standalone performance tool and a powerful AUv3 plugin for mobile and… Read more

#GrainHeads, #Granular, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Sampler, #standalone
May 5, 2026

VU202 v1.6.1 by Dariusz Chznek

The popular free sampler and sequencer VU202 has just received an update that brings much-requested AUv3 support. Now you can easily integrate its 32 pads and step sequencer directly into… Read more

#Dariusz Chznek, #Drum Machine, #Free, #iPad, #iPhone, #Sampler, #standalone, #Step Sequencer
April 28, 2026

GranSample v1.2 by Chih Han Lin

GranSample v1.2 is a granular sampler for iOS that now includes AUv3 support and a dedicated library system for managing user samples and presets. Read more

#Chih Han Lin, #Granular, #iPad, #iPhone, #Sampler, #standalone
April 4, 2026

Synth Stamp by The Musicology Group

The Musicology Group released Synth Stamp, a $4.99 AUv3 synth and sampler that packs authentic ARP 2600 and circuit-bendable Casio SK-1 models into one universal app for iPhone, iPad, and… Read more

#AUv3, #iPad, #iPhone, #MacOS, #Modular, #Sampler, #standalone, #Substractive, #Synthesizer, #The Musicology Group
March 30, 2026

DSSampleSpread by David Hart

DSSampleSpread is a new $5.99 sampler tool that lets you load audio files and instantly map them across the keyboard as playable, chromatic instruments. Read more

#AUv3, #David Hart, #iPad, #iPhone, #Sampler, #standalone