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Decent Sampler

Decent Sampler

AUv3 & Standalone App

52 ratings
67 reviews
🎵 Music
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2020
  • October 5, 2026

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Developer

Decidedly, LLC
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About

This music app lets you use professional-quality sample libraries on your mobile device. It supports Decent Samples libraries and SFZs, and can be used within other music production apps as an AUv3 plugin.

✓Use professional sample libraries
✓Supports Decent Samples libraries
✓Supports SFZ files
✓AUv3 plugin compatibility
✓Standalone app functionality
✓New libraries added weekly
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Decent Sampler. Based on 52 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎶Great sounds and libraries
  • 🎹Powerful sampler for iOS
  • 💡Free sample packs available
  • ✨High-quality instruments
  • 🔄Actively developed with updates
  • 🌐Open platform for VSTs
  • 🎵Good for jamming and creating
  • 👍Works well with AUV3
  • 🌟Highly recommended by users
  • 🎁Free instruments included
  • 🎻Authentic string sounds
  • 🚀Improving with updates

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and instability
  • 💾High RAM and storage usage
  • 🔌Issues with Logic Pro on iOS
  • 🐌Slow download manager
  • 🤷‍♂️Not working with older iPads
  • 🔒Login issues and inability to paste
  • 🚫No MIDI sequencing
  • 🔇No pitch bend support
  • 🔊Glitchy and clicking sounds
  • 🪫Can't disable iOS auto-lock
  • ♿️Not VoiceOver compatible
  • 💸Expensive IAPs
  • 🎚️Missing velocity response curve knob
  • ❌Can't use through GarageBand
  • 🎛️Limited MIDI channel configuration
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What's New in Decent Sampler

1.36.1

October 5, 2026

This update fixes a freeze on iPad, adds two new tools for instrument makers, and smooths out a few things under the hood. FIXED • Decent Sampler no longer freezes inside AUM and other hosts when you try to load a file. The file picker opens normally and the menus keep working. • Long samples no longer stutter or repeat a fraction of a second of audio when your device is under heavy load. • Instruments built from oscillators now play at the volume their settings ask for. Some may sound a little louder after this update. NEW • Looped samples can now ring out: when you let go of a key, an instrument can leave its loop and play the natural decay recorded after it. • Instruments that play the same pitch on every key, like drums and percussion, can now be tuned. IMPROVED • Validate Preset catches more mistakes that quietly break an instrument, such as a knob pointed at a setting that doesn't exist. • SFZ files import more accurately, including their overall volume settings.

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User reviews

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Already great and getting better

Thank you for the new design of the internal store. Much better. I,really appreciate.
ORo1234567ORo1234567

Does it have Midi?

As above...
Nicky LoudNicky Loud

please add user/pass fill from password keeper

there are no warnings typing and mis tapping, ios is bad enough at this, takes much too long to manually type out emails especially aliases and proper passwords
bmidybmidy

Tolle Sounds aber OldScool UI, sehr RAM hungrig in AuV3 Anbindung

Instrumente können durch den fehlenden Download Manager nur einzeln heruntergeladen werden. Speichert also nicht mehrere ausgewählten Instrumente im Hintergrund und läd diese dann herunter.
Man muss warten bis Instrument X zu 100% geladen wurde, sonst muss man von vorne anfangen. Auch ist DS ziemlich RAM hungrig und benötigt recht viel Speicher. Fast 13GB mit allen heruntergeladenen Free Instrumenten! Macht aber dennoch Spaß zu Jammen und hey, mit AuV3 Anbindung.
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FlívaFlíva

Instant crash on load

Instant crash on load
George Mac IIGeorge Mac II
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Reported Bugs

23 issues

Instant crash on load

Bug

App stopped working after iOS update

Bug

AUV3 crashes out of nowhere

Bug

Unresponsive upon opening

Bug

Server issues for login

Bug

Instrument remains stuck on a note

Bug

Projects need to be reloaded to show app

Bug

Crash when loading samples

Bug

Failing to load presets when reloading host project

Bug

Adding unwanted temp presets

Bug

Crashing when selecting different samples

Bug

Login prompt won't let paste text

Bug

Can't paste password to login

Bug

Login screen covered by keyboard

Bug

Error 500 when downloading

Bug

Restore Purchases button not working

Bug

Forgotten Password button not working

Bug

Invalid email address for registration

Bug

No URL found when downloading sound packs

Bug

Clicking sounds while using

Bug

Glitching, clicking, and ghost sounds on held notes

Bug

Instrument crashes after a few minutes

Bug

Earthquake pad 02 glitching

Bug
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Requested Features

14 requests

Add user/pass fill from password keeper

Feature

Implement a download manager for multiple instruments

Feature

Allow running within IAA or Audiobus

Feature

Add ability to clear cache

Feature

Fix multi-track support in AUV3

Feature

Add MIDI sequencing

Feature

Add pitch bend functionality

Feature

Add velocity response curve knob

Feature

Add filter stage and more flexible envelope

Feature

Allow disabling iOS auto-lock

Feature

Configure receiving MIDI channel

Feature

Improve preset selection

Feature

Add dark mode

Feature

Support VoiceOver

Feature

FAQ

What sample libraries can I use with Decent Sampler?

Decent Sampler allows you to use your favorite Decent Samples sample libraries. Many popular releases are available through the app, with more being added weekly. It also supports SFZ files.

Can I use Decent Sampler with other music apps?

Yes, Decent Sampler is an AUv3 plugin, which means you can use it from within compatible music production apps like GarageBand or AUM on iOS devices.

Is Decent Sampler free to download?

Yes, Decent Sampler is free to download. However, it offers in-app purchases, likely for additional sample libraries or features.

What devices does Decent Sampler support?

Decent Sampler is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on iOS devices.

How often is Decent Sampler updated?

The latest version of Decent Sampler is 1.23.5, last updated on June 8, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

What is the age rating for Decent Sampler?

Decent Sampler has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

What do users like about Decent Sampler?

Users appreciate the ability to use professional-quality sample libraries on their mobile devices. The AUv3 compatibility and support for SFZs are also highly valued features.

Does Decent Sampler have ads?

No, Decent Sampler does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through in-app purchases.