# BeatCut - Sampler for Video — Play video like an instrument > Tap-to-remix video performance app that turns video into a playable instrument. (iPhone/iPad app by Cem Olcay.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 13 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2026-01-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-12 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786/reviews.md ## What is BeatCut? BeatCut — Play Video Like an Instrument BeatCut is a tap-to-remix video performance app. - Chop videos into playable pads - Perform visuals in real time - Record your jam as a finished video — synced to your music. - AUv3 audio plugin extension. Inspired by sampler instruments, BeatCut turns video into something you play, not edit. Play Mode: Perform Live - Tap pads to instantly trigger video chops - Loop, hold, reverse, or ping-pong playback - Smooth per-pad transitions - Perform fullscreen with pads overlaid on the video - Designed for one-handed, thumb-friendly performance Edit Mode: Shape Your Chops - Assign clips to pads - Define chop start and end points - Adjust playback speed and duration - Choose per-pad play modes: - Trigger or Hold - Loop - Ping-Pong - Reverse - Apply visual FX per pad: - Flip horizontal / vertical - Color styles (B&W, Negative, Posterize, Sepia) - Scale modes (Fit, Fill, Stretch) - Transition styles: - Fade In - Slide In (from left, right, top, or bottom) Import & Trim Video Clips - Pick videos directly from your device - Trim clips with a dedicated trimmer (up to 60 seconds per clip) - Import multiple clips into a single project - First clip is auto-chopped across all pads for instant playability - Drag and drop support Add a Backing Audio Track - Import a music track from Files - Trim and preview audio before performing - Audio plays independently from video playback - Perfect for syncing visual performance to music - Drag and drop support Record Your Performance - Record exactly what you perform — pads, FX, speed changes, and loops - Backing audio is mixed into the final video - Exported video is saved directly to Photos - Share instantly Project Management - Save, duplicate, and organize projects - Projects are stored locally as lightweight files - Media is managed automatically per project Built for Performance - No timelines - No layers - No keyframes Ideal for: - Visual performers & VJs - Musicians & producers - Content creators & remix artists - Anyone who wants to turn video into a playable instrument BeatCut — tap, remix, and perform video in real time. ## Key features - Chop videos into playable pads - Perform visuals in real time - Record performance as a video - Loop, hold, reverse playback - Apply visual FX per pad - Import and trim video clips - Add backing audio track ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Nice app👍 *2026-07-17* Very creative & useful! Please add support gif ### 5/5 — Only video sampler on App Store *2026-05-08* This afaik is the only app to trigger video samples to make a song and chop up sample visual material on the App Store It’s good, tho there is a learning curve My improvement suggestions would be: - adding the ability to see the video audio waveform to trigger it perfectly in the right place and to set start and end positions visually rather than by ear. - metronome, and also some basic beats that can be switched on to play against… - the ability to play backing music / metronome / basic beats but not have them export with the final video if you don’t want it too (say if you want to beat it out to the track but want it exported solo without the backing for import into a DAW elsewhere) ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2026-04-06* i purchased this for my ipad air2 and it works great so im sure it works on most ipads, this is a great tool for people who want to make videos with music matched up to certain parts, very fun to play around with. im sure it will only get better, ill add to my review later. great job developer ### 3/5 — Brilliant idea - sequencer needed - currently incompleted *2026-02-18* It's a cool idea but am requesting a refund: without an editable timeline or sequencer is just fun but no real use. I want to use an app to make a video i can post on YouTube and be able to deliver high quality. If i have to rely on my own talent at finger drumming am screwed. Am also quite positive an not the only one. **Developer response:** Internal sequencer is such an advanced feature for the regular users, would be an overkill. BeatCut supports MIDI though. You can use external MIDI sequencers, so you would not need to rely on your finger drumming :) ### 4/5 — Amazing .. *2026-02-12* This is what IOS has been missing.. samplers are all very well, but they are only audio, this does video too.. fantastic! Just needs AUV3 so we can drop it into AUM or Logic..! ### 5/5 — Outstanding and so welcome! *2026-02-01* Thanks for filling (with aplomb) a sorely needed niche category for iOS music/video creators! ### 5/5 — Fun and useful! *2026-01-28* I would expect an app like this to cost 10 times as much. I’ve just started playing around with it and not only am I coming up with so many ways I’ll be using it going forward, it’s also an absolute blast. I love that it is simple and to the point, and I would take that over tons of additional features. Another excellent app from this developer. ## Frequently asked questions about BeatCut ### What is BeatCut? BeatCut is a tap-to-remix video performance app that allows you to play video clips like an instrument. You can chop videos into pads, perform them live, and record your sessions as finished videos synced to audio. ### How does BeatCut work? You import video clips, trim them, and assign them to pads. Tapping these pads triggers the video chops, allowing for real-time performance with options for looping, reversing, and applying visual effects. The app is designed for intuitive, one-handed operation. ### Can I add music to my BeatCut performances? Yes, you can import a music track from Files to use as a backing audio track. This audio plays independently from the video playback and is mixed into the final exported video, perfect for syncing your visual performance to music. ### What kind of video editing features does BeatCut offer? BeatCut focuses on performance rather than traditional editing. It allows you to define chop start and end points, adjust playback speed and duration per pad, and apply various visual effects like flips, color styles, and scale modes. ### How do I record and export my performance with BeatCut? You can record exactly what you perform, including pad triggers, FX, and speed changes. The backing audio is mixed in, and the exported video is saved directly to your Photos app for easy sharing. ### Is BeatCut suitable for beginners? The app is designed for intuitive, one-handed performance, making it accessible. While it offers deep creative control, the core functionality of tapping pads to trigger video is straightforward for new users. ### What devices is BeatCut compatible with? BeatCut is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, indicating broad compatibility within the Apple ecosystem. ### Does BeatCut have ads? No, BeatCut does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted creative experience for users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8 — 2026-07-02 This version adds the AUv3 audio plugin. - Add BeatCut as AUv3 plugin to AUv3 host apps such as AUM, Logic Pro, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Garageband etc. - The AUv3 plugin supports audio output and MIDI input. - Added "hide pads" toggle to the settings menu if you'd like to hide the pads and trigger them with MIDI. ### 1.7 — 2026-02-02 This version updates the fade transition with better timing. ### 1.6 — 2026-02-01 This version adds the video resolution selector to the settings menu. - 720p - 1080p (default) - 1440p Options are available. ### 1.5 — 2026-01-30 This version lets you use the audio of the video clips optionally. - Enable the audio of the clip on the editing menu per-pad. - Set the audio level. - The clip's audio will be mixed with the backing track, if available. - If you'd like the automatically enable the audio of the imported clip, toggle the new "audio" button on the trimming editor. ### 1.4 — 2026-01-28 This version adds the option to apply the auto-cutting feature to every clip imported. ## More apps by Cem Olcay - [FretBud - Chord & Scales AUv3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretbud-chord-and-scales-auv3/id1234224249) - [ScaleBud - AUv3 MIDI Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalebud-auv3-midi-keyboard/id1409125865) - [StepBud - AUv3 MIDI Sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408) - [RhythmBud - AUv3 MIDI FX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmbud-auv3-midi-fx/id1484320891) - [ArpBud 2 AUv3 MIDI Arpeggiator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arpbud-2-auv3-midi-arpeggiator/id1500403326) - [ChordBud 2 AUv3 MIDI Sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordbud-2-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1526221230) All apps by Cem Olcay: https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-12.*