Overview

Your favorite sampler shouldn't be complicated.

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.

Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux in VST3/AU.

Feel free to share with your friends, give feedback, and star the repository! 

Report any problems on GitHub. I may not see comments or feedback left elsewhere. See the list of closed issues before posting. 

v1.3 Changes

• Added
  • Modern CMake and GitHub Actions workflow
  • MTS-ESP support
  • Parameter: Wide Tuning
  • Parameter: Pitch Wheel Range
  • Parameter: MIDI Root Note
  • Parameter: Follow MIDI Pitch
  • Parameter: Play Until End
  • Parameter: A4 Frequency
• Improved
  • Bungee performance
  • Small UX changes

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).

Install Instructions

I recommend using the provided installers. You might need to first uninstall any previous versions.

You can also download the plugin files directly and set them up on your system however you want.

Feel free to leave a rating, give feedback, and star the repository on GitHub! Report any problems on GitHub. I may not see comments or feedback left elsewhere.

Note that your system will likely 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. You may have to also lower your security level in Logic.
• If the above option does not work, go to Settings, Privacy and Security, and scroll down to press "Open Anyways".

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