eSPi

eSPi

The Future of the Past is Now

39 ratings
66 reviews
#199 in paid Music
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
$19.99

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Released
October 6, 2021
Updated
February 2, 2026

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Recreate the iconic sound of the 90's SP-1200 sampler on your iPad. Import or record audio, then chop, pitch, and sequence it to create sampled beats. Experience the gritty sound and workflow of a legendary music production tool.

✓Sampled beat creation
✓SP-1200 emulation
✓Import and record samples
✓Sample chopping and pitching
✓Sequencing
✓Multiple filters and effects
✓Compressor
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What's New in eSPi

2.0.10

February 2, 2026

- Fix project saving failing when a pad was set to Mono Sum mode

Charts

Top Paid

📊 199

Music

The app has maintained its position at 199 recently.

Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

Needs Zero Crossing Snapping for De-Click

Gated samples click heavily, adjusting the Envelope doesn’t help. Having a way for the samples to automatically stop at a zero crossing will help. Still lots of other bugs. Segments will randomly stop and the progress bar will be stuck at the beginning. Gated notes in general are faulty when copying on sequence to the next or when opening a saved project. The gated notes get doubled for some reason. Frustrating in general and especially for $20. The longer I use, the more bugs there are. Also, when using the Sample Library, some keyboard keys don’t work when using the Search bar?? Why??
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LoVE IT!

JUST PEEP THE SIDE-BY-SIDE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE TO SEE HOW CLOSE IT IS TO THE OG SP!

very nice but big buggy.

great app and great sound! still some annoying bugs here and there but hope it will be fixed in the next update. Im saving the project but then when I open it again - some patterns are rearranged or messed up. Sometimes filter turns off completely for all the affected pads and it does not turn on at all unless i force quit the app. writing alot of nice sketches in Espi, but cant rely on them being saved as projects, cause projects do not store all the sequences correctly. File editor is somewhat a nightmare - the search is glitchy and the scroll is very laggy and sometimes getting stuck. In general - 5/5 in case all bugs are fixed!
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Labor of Love

This is really a labor of love. And gets you closest to having a 1200 without paying thousands of dollars. It’s years in the making and the developer is always working on the next update, slow but steady. If you spend any time with the app you can tell they put a lot of effort in the small details too.
I bought the desktop version also to have it, and to support the developer.
And what you get for the price is outstanding. This definitely needed a more recent review, always excited to see what comes next.
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AuV3

No AuV3 ?? 🧐🧐🧐

FAQ

What does the eSPi app do?

eSPi allows you to create sampled beats using an emulation of the classic SP-1200 sampler. You can import or record audio, then chop, pitch, and sequence these samples to build your tracks, capturing the gritty sound of the 90s.

What are the key features of eSPi?

Key features include the ability to import or record your own samples, chop and pitch them, and sequence them within the app. It also offers multiple filters, effects, a compressor, and a signature emulation of the SP-1200's sound when pitching samples.

How much does eSPi cost?

Based on the provided information, eSPi is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or ads, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is eSPi compatible with?

eSPi is available for iPad. Additionally, it is mentioned to be available on Mac, Linux, and PC, suggesting cross-platform compatibility for desktop users.

Who would benefit from using eSPi?

This app is ideal for hip-hop beatmakers and house music producers who want to recreate the authentic sound and workflow of the legendary SP-1200. It's also suitable for electronic musicians interested in vintage sampling techniques.