Samplers / Sampling

The latest update to Soundpaint's free software sampling platform introduces improvements to legato functionality, new keyswitching capabilities and a selection of workflow enhancements. 

Akai are celebrating 35 years of their MPC platform with the release of a new version of their flagship instrument that boasts a retro look along with increased processing power and storage. 

The Version 3 update for Roland's compact sampler adds an array of new features and functionality, including multi-track file playback support. 

The latest version of Steinberg's powerful sampling and synthesis software platform introduces FM synthesis capabilities plus a range of modulation and effects improvements.

Routledge are offering free online access to a bundle of four books covering acoustics, recording, sampling, and mixing until the end of January 2023.

Novation are celebrating their 30th year with a series of artist videos and a huge equipment giveaway.

Beatmaker from Soundation is a new online sequencer and sampler which allows users to collaborate in real time via their internet browser.

Latest OS update brings a much-requested Song Mode feature to Elektron's Digitakt, Syntakt, Digitone and Digitone Keys instruments. 

David Caulfield has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of a book detailing the development of the Akai Professional products that put sampling and sequencing into the reach of musicians. 

Roland say they have answered sample pad users’ requests with a host of added features.

Soundplant is capable of turning a normal QWERTY keyboard into a multitrack sampler and playable musical instrument. 

A new feature update for Akai's MPC units is on the way, bringing with it a new browser, plug-ins and MIDI capabilities. 

Drop Pad is a groundbreaking new drag 'n' drop sample-based NI Kontakt instrument which allows dynamic blending of four imported sound sources, to create multi-layered complex sounds that morph and evolve in an organic way.

New version 3.1 firmware adds direct-from-disk streaming, compatibility with class compliant audio interfaces, and much more.

New MkII version boasts an enhanced sequencer, unlimited sampling time, and battery-powered operation.

Available now, this hybrid hardware/software setup includes a pad-based controller designed to work with Akai's MPC2 desktop app.

Elektron's groovebox gains an extra LFO, more filter types, proper stereo processing and much more.

The British sampling experts' latest soft-synth was made in collaboration with Warp Records electronica duo Darkstar.

The latest models in the Pocket Operator series come loaded with sounds and animations from classic '80s video games.

New EDM Kontakt instrument combines sampling and synthesis techniques.

The updated portable sample player adds a USB port for sample and project management, assignable MIDI channels, expanded memory and more.