Just a Sample
Your favorite sampler shouldn't be complicated. Scroll down for downloads.
Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux in VST3/AU.
New releases will be made for feature updates. I will be updating the builds in this release with patches periodically.
Overview
Just a Sample is a powerful, modern audio sampler, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.
Best of all, it's free and open-source! I spent a lot of time on this project, and I think it will
be a great addition to your plugin collection.
Feel free to take a look at the source code and reach out with any questions or suggestions. I took care
to make the code as clean and readable as possible, with a focus on good design practices. That being said,
I am still new to audio programming.
Features
Core features
- Smoothly zoom in to the level of individual samples to set bounds as accurately as you need. Waveform drawing is optimized for large samples.
- Integrated Bungee time stretcher allows for freely modulating time and pitch independently. Try extreme slow-downs (0.01x) for unique sounds.
- Modern navigation controls allow for easy browsing of waveforms with touchpad or mouse.
- A routable FX chain includes reverb, chorus, distortion, and EQ for easy sound design.
- Waveform Mode activates when small bounds are set, looping the waveform periodically like a wavetable synth. This turns Just a Sample into a unique tone generator.
- Easily modify attack and release curves.
- Includes equal power cross-fade looping with separate attack and release sample portions.
- Supports pitch bend and fine-tuning.
Extras
- Disable antialiasing for a gritty LoFi effect.
- Record samples directly into the sampler.
- Store samples directly in plugin state to remove dependencies (can be disabled).
- Auto-tune to A440 (experimental, works best on simple sounds).
Note that your system will flag the installers as unrecognized, since I self-sign the certificates.
To remove the warning on Windows, I'd have to certify the application through a 3rd party "certificate authority", which can be $50-300 a year. To remove the warning on Mac, I can pay $99/yr to Apple. I make no money from this, so that is currently not an option.
Windows Troubleshoot
- Windows may flag the installer as a virus (Trojan is a common false positive). If this happens, you need to allow the file through Windows Security. In Virus and Thread Protection, you can navigate to Protection History and allow a blocked "threat".
- When you run the installer, you will get a popup from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen where the only option is "Don't run". You can click "More info" to continue.
Mac Troubleshoot
- You will not be able to double click on the installer to start installation. Instead, right click the file and press open from the dropdown.