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Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Your Pocket Beat Machine

1.5K ratings
618 reviews
#8 in paid Music
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$4.99
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Released
February 28, 2019
Updated
October 16, 2026

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Developer

Mazbox Limited
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This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

✓Record up to 64 samples with mic
✓Apply 16 built-in effects
✓Load and use own samples
✓Create beats with high-resolution sequencer
✓Export loops and tracks as WAV
✓AI sample separation
✓AUv3 and MIDI compatibility
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What users say about Koala Sampler

Reviews of Koala Sampler are mostly positive: the Music app is rated 4.8/5 from 1.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: intuitive and easy to use, smooth workflow and fast performance. Top complaints: occasional crashes and stability issues, limited effects and sound manipulation options. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀Smooth workflow and fast performance
  • 💡Powerful sampling and sequencing capabilities
  • 🔥Excellent value for the price
  • 🎨Creative and inspiring sound design
  • 🤖Seamless integration with other apps and hardware
  • 💻Versatile for both beginners and professionals

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇Limited effects and sound manipulation options
  • 📁Difficulty managing and organizing samples/projects
  • 🎚️Lack of advanced MIDI mapping and control options
  • 🔍Unclear or confusing UI elements in certain areas
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What's New in Koala Sampler

2.0.15

October 16, 2026

- Automation for bus effects, mixer channels and plug-in synths and effects - New "Same pad mapping for all banks" option in MIDI settings - map the 16 pads once and the selected bank decides which pads your notes play. The bank selector can be MIDI mapped too. Switch it off and each of the 64 pads keeps its own mapping, as before - MIDI map mode can now be toggled from the QWERTY keyboard (default key `;`) or from a mapped MIDI control - iPhone Duo support - Looper recording (swipe down on a pad) now starts and stops cleanly on the bar line, including when you stop just after the bar - Pad to MIDI note mapping is now a fixed 4x4 layout whatever the window shape, so a sequence recorded with the AUv3 open in portrait plays back on the right pads once the window is closed - Fixed grid keyboard getting stuck after a scale change near the end of the range - Appending sequences now copies their parameter automation too

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

Koala AUv3 Plugin

Koala as AUv3 plugin, multi-output.

Charts

Top Paid

📊 8

Music

The app has maintained its position at 8 recently.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 49-3

Global

This app dropped -3 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

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Great software!

I purchased Samurai Mode.

After reinstalling Koala Sampler, I tapped “Get Samurai” in Settings, but an error message appeared, and I was unable to restore my purchase.

Please fix this issue as soon as possible.
Ttoshiたろ

Good sampler, missing some mid mapping

Very good App to use in conjunction with MPK mini, just is missing midi map for Deckard turntable
MCMarcio Cliente

Incredible creative production tool.

The new automation update is icing on the cake. Pro level stuff.
Nnicoguitar

Fire

Love this jawn, as a sample producer mainly using an mpc and sp404 for what I do, this hits the spot for sure and I love how versatile it is. There’s not much limitation outside of what you can create yourself…
RRYANNBAKERBEATS

AUv3 transport sync needs improvement

Great sampler, but AUv3 transport sync needs improvement.

I’m using DM10 4.6.1 as an AUv3 inside Koala 2.0.12. DM10 follows Koala’s tempo correctly, but its sequencer does not reset to the beginning when Koala is stopped and restarted. Each time I press Play, DM10 starts from a different step. The shorter the time between Stop and Play, the closer the starting position is.

I tested the same DM10 AUv3 in Cubasis and it works correctly, so this appears to be a Koala host transport-sync issue.

Please add/fix proper AUv3 transport position and Start/Stop synchronization so AUv3 sequencers reliably start from the correct position when Koala starts playback.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Samples not loading or disappearing after app updates

Bug

Sequencer timing and quantization issues

Bug

Crashes when using certain features or with large projects

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to record and edit MIDI sequences

Feature

More comprehensive effects and sound processing tools

Feature

Improved sample management and organization features

Feature

Support for external MIDI controllers and hardware integration

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Customizable color schemes and UI themes

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FAQ

What does Koala Sampler do?

Koala Sampler is a pocket-sized music production tool that allows you to record sounds using your phone's microphone, transform them with a variety of built-in effects, and then arrange them into beats and full tracks. It focuses on an intuitive and fast workflow for immediate music creation.

What are the key features of Koala Sampler?

Key features include recording up to 64 samples, applying 16 built-in effects, loading your own samples, creating beats with a high-resolution sequencer, exporting tracks as WAV files, and AI-powered sample separation. It also supports AUv3 for use in other DAWs and MIDI control.

How much does Koala Sampler cost?

The base application is free, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features such as timestretch, a piano roll editor, auto-chop, and a 3-band EQ. This allows users to customize their experience and unlock advanced functionalities.

What devices is Koala Sampler compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and is AUv3 compatible, meaning it can be used within other compatible iOS music applications like GarageBand and Logic. It also supports MIDI control, allowing integration with external keyboards and controllers.

Who is Koala Sampler for?

This app is ideal for aspiring and experienced musicians, beatmakers, and producers who want a portable and user-friendly way to create music on the go. Its focus on speed and fun makes it accessible for beginners while offering depth for more advanced users.