AudioLayer

AudioLayer

The mobile Sample Solution

177 ratings
124 reviews
$24.99 $12.99
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Lowest price: $9.99 2 years ago (-30%)


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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 3, 2018
  • May 5, 2025

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This app is a powerful mobile multi-sampler for music production, offering advanced features for creating and manipulating complex instruments. It integrates seamlessly with iOS production environments and supports iCloud for easy collaboration and storage.

Streaming Sample Engine (SSE)
Hierarchical Layer and Zone editing
Seamless Instrument Switching (SIS)
Integrated audio sample recorder
Auto Sampler for hardware synths
AUv3 AudioUnit integration
iCloud storage and collaboration
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What's New in AudioLayer

2.1.2

May 5, 2025

- Fixed MPE in AUv3 - Fixed issue with Reverb FX on Sound switching

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SoundFont Import

Importer for SoundFont compatible files

User reviews

A SERIOUS SAMPLER

I still have my EMU sampler from the 90’s but I don’t know why. This blows it clean away in every way.

Эдакий NI Kontakt на минималках))

Приложение крутое! И, как это часто бывает с таковыми, требует к себе немного внимания для чтения мануала. Лично для меня оно стало незаменимым! Могу выделить 2 киллер фитчи этой проги - возможность семплирования round robin, что позволяет тонко настраивать акустические инструменты (я так портировал на айпад стаккато струнных из библиотеки Free orchestra от ПроджэктСэм’а. Перенес вавки из папки Samples, раскидал по слоям с функцией round robin - и вуаля, фирменные струнные на iOS). И еще одна фишка - назначать разные слои на колесо модуляции, например колесо вниз - стаккато, вверх - легато для быстрого переключения артикуляций инструментов. (Кстати, возможность назначать разные артикуляции на кейсвитчи, как в Контакте, тоже имеется). Замечено: если хочется создать навороченный инструмент, типа назначить несколько слоёв на колесо модуляции вниз, несколько на колесо вверх, то будет лагать, и это печально, ведь функционал программы позволяет наворачивать. Ещё из недостатков могу отметить отсутствие кнопки Undo, вот это иногда вводит в ступор, когда случайно смахиваешь какую-то зону/ноту и потом иной раз приходится гадать чего куда смахнул вместо того, чтобы просто отменить действие)) Ну и лично мне не хватает функции Time stretch для подгона сэмплов под темп проекта, как это сделано в BM3. Пару слов про импорт exs - простые тембры импортирует норм, если что-то посложнее (exs рояля или ударной установки - инструмента, где много слоёв), то импорт часто некорректный и нужно будет допиливать/ досэмплировать.
В итоге получаем классный сэмплер с широкими возможностями, который в потенциале может стать идеальным. Спасибо разработчикам!
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GigaSampler!

Please, add GigaSampler .gig libraries full support like Safta Consulting have done with G-Player.

A lot of those wonderful libraries are still relevant today and are just waiting a reader to be used again, now that an iOS/iPadOS device can have 1 or 2 terabytes of storage and more than decent reading time access.🙏
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iPad Pro M5

Purtroppo su iPad Pro M 1 funzionava cambiato iPad con pro M5 non funziona più reinstallato ma non si apre

Does not work well with VG Trumpet

I bought so I could run VG Trumpet on my iPad. The problem may be I have an older iPad that uses OS 17. But I cannot load VG samples.

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App crashes on startup (splash screen)

Bug

Reverb and chorus effects cause sound to disappear

Bug

Pitch resets to -24 after stopping Logic Pro playback

Bug

Layer voice polyphony controls not working properly

Bug

SFZ batch import distributes samples incorrectly across layers

Bug

EXS24 import fails for complex instruments (pianos, drum kits)

Bug

MIDI source names display as 'Unknown Name'

Bug

Plugin window resizing required to access all controls

Bug

Sample end marker positioning doesn't work in all view sizes

Bug

Soundfont import module shows as missing despite purchase

Bug

App becomes unresponsive when loading complex instruments

Bug

Control Change 11 (Expression) not received

Bug

Autosampler function button missing after update

Bug

Settings not saved properly as AUv3 plugin

Bug

Instrument loading defaults to first instrument in host

Bug

Click/pop noises in sustain loops

Bug

Inter-Audio (IAA) compatibility broken

Bug

Requested Features

17 requests

Time-stretching/pitch-shifting capability

Feature

Program Change MIDI support

Feature

Undo/Redo functionality

Feature

GigaSampler .gig library support

Feature

Soundfont SF2 import (now paid feature)

Feature

MIDI learn for real-time parameter control

Feature

Expression (CC11) and other CC support

Feature

Multi-output support for individual zone routing

Feature

Batch import and file management improvements

Feature

Instrument selection screen persistence in MIDI mode

Feature

Bit reduction effect for vintage sampler emulation

Feature

Better local file management and folder organization

Feature

Modulation wheel pitch control

Feature

Transposition features

Feature

Disk streaming for larger libraries

Feature

Macro/customizable GUI support

Feature

Purge unused samples function

Feature

FAQ

What is AudioLayer?

AudioLayer is a comprehensive mobile multi-sampler designed for iOS music production. It allows users to create, manipulate, and play complex sampled instruments with advanced features that rival desktop solutions. It integrates with various iOS production environments, including the AUv3 AudioUnit standard.

What are the key features of AudioLayer?

Key features include an ultra-efficient Streaming Sample Engine (SSE) for playing hundreds of voices, multi-scope editing for hierarchical instrument design, Seamless Instrument Switching (SIS) for instant loading without audio cuts, an integrated audio sample recorder, and an Auto Sampler for creating instruments from hardware synths. It also supports iCloud for storage and collaboration.

How does AudioLayer handle storage and collaboration?

AudioLayer utilizes the open file structure of the Files app, making it easy to organize large sample libraries. Samples and instrument designs are seamlessly available across devices using iCloud storage. This iCloud integration also enables new forms of collaboration with musicians worldwide, allowing for the sharing of creations and joint work.

Is AudioLayer compatible with other music production apps?

Yes, AudioLayer is designed to integrate with relevant iOS production environments, especially the emerging AUv3 AudioUnit standard. It also offers a Music Effect AudioUnit/Audiobus effect plugin that allows for semi-automatic multi-sampling directly within your preferred host application.

What is the cost of AudioLayer?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This model allows users to explore the core functionality and then acquire additional features or content as needed, providing flexibility for different user needs and budgets.