# midi Sampler — Record a sound and play live

> Mobile MIDI sampler for creating custom instruments from recorded or imported sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Gianluca Natalini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-sampler/id641950873 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-sampler/id641950873/reviews.md

## What is midi Sampler?

"midi Sampler" turns your device into a sampler for professional musicians and / or DJs composers able to:
- Create the entire musical instrument from a single sampled sound
- Receive MIDI messages from an external MIDI keyboard and play the corresponding notes
- Turn any MIDI keyboard in any musical instrument / special effect that you want

The application is simple and immediate ...
once started you can immediately play the musical instrument of default "GRAND PIANO" (or download, by pressing the "i" (info button) -> "SAMPLES" of "midi keyboard", and play the FREE sound samples available on website www.ngcybit.it -> "Samples Collection").
To create a new musical instrument just:
1) record only one sound / voice / special effect "note: LA" or "note: A" (using the record button of "midi Sampler") or create it using any wave editor for Mac or PC (for example: Audacity).
All the common audio formats are supported by "midi Sampler":
- wav
- mp3
- caf
- m4a
- etc ...
2) import the sound recorded or created with Your hands in your device:
- through synchronization (using the iTunes software for Mac or PC)
- by using the "iTunes File Sharing"
3) select the sound that you have imported using the buttons "Import" and/or "Samples" of "midi Sampler": "midi Sampler" will create for you the full scale of sounds and assign them to the virtual keyboard with 8 octaves of "midi Sampler", at which point you can play live with your instrument or entertain your friends with a scale of special effects using the two independent keyboards displayed on the monitor of the device and/or using any external MIDI keyboard connected to your device via:
- iRig MIDI adapter
- a camera connection kit USB adapter + USB to MIDI adapter (Apple compatible - generally used to connect an external MIDI keyboard to a Mac or PC)

You can also import a song from the iTunes library and by controlling "SAMPLE START POSITION" select a sound of interest by extracting it from the imported song: "midi Sampler" will automatically create the complete musical instrument. The "SAMPLE START POSITION" control can also be used to choose the exact start position of the sound sample to be played: the "SAMPLE ATTACK POSITION".

With "midi Sampler" you can record or manually create the sound you want and turn your device + external MIDI keyboard in any musical instrument you want!

Features:
- Import any type of sound and automatic generation of the scale of sounds (8 octaves)
- Ability to store an infinite number sounds using the archive of sounds ("Samples Archive") of "midi Sampler"
- "Samples Collection" with many sound samples free downloadable
- "General MIDI samples" FREE library downloadable from the "Samples Collection"
- Two independent keyboards multi-touch (24 + 24 keys) with independent octaves control for each keyboard
- Ability to receive the MIDI messages from an external MIDI keyboard / MIDI device (with independent octaves control)
- Filter for the MIDI IN messages
- "Bending" control to change the sound in real time
- "Sample Start Position" control to remove the initial part of a sound sample (eg silence) by specifying the start time instant of the sample (AUDIO CUT FEATURE)
- "Sustain Pedal"
- Multi voices (up to 96)
- Default "GRAND PIANO" sample
- Ability of "recording" of musical patterns during live performances:
    enabling the recording (using the "midi Sampler" recording button), "midi Sampler" will record (audio file) the music played by the user using the keyboard (multi-touch keyboards or external MIDI keyboard)

## Key features

- Create custom instruments from single sounds
- Receive MIDI messages from external keyboards
- Import common audio formats (wav, mp3, caf, m4a)
- Automatic scale generation across 8 octaves
- Two independent multi-touch virtual keyboards
- Free downloadable sound samples

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-sampler/id641950873/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2022-04-17*

App doesnt work

### 3/5 — Keys stick

*2018-07-25*

If you run your fingers over the keys some tones keep playing even though sustain is not on, The downloaded samples are pretty good.

### 2/5 — Make it better

*2013-09-23*

Its a very basic midi sequencer built into your iPhone. It does all the description promises but the manipulation/recording of samples is archaic in style.  Also, add an actual timecode rather than Ponta Delgada time. Geez 
It should be a nicer version than it is now.

### 1/5 — Does not play sound fonts even though it advertises as one

*2013-06-29*

Does not play sound fonts that my bismark - bs-16i (also a sound font player) does play. I'm requesting refund.

### 1/5 — Very basic, not a good GUI flow

*2013-06-06*

Very basic, not a good GUI flow

## Frequently asked questions about midi Sampler

### What is midi Sampler?

midi Sampler is a mobile application that transforms your device into a sampler. It allows you to record or import sounds to create custom musical instruments and play them live using virtual or external MIDI keyboards.

### How do I create a new instrument in midi Sampler?

To create a new instrument, you can record a single sound using the app's record button or import an audio file. The app then automatically generates a full scale of sounds across 8 octaves for your custom instrument.

### Can I use an external MIDI keyboard with midi Sampler?

Yes, midi Sampler supports receiving MIDI messages from external MIDI keyboards. You can connect your MIDI keyboard via an iRig MIDI adapter or a camera connection kit with a USB to MIDI adapter.

### Does midi Sampler offer free sound samples?

Yes, midi Sampler provides a 'Samples Collection' with many free sound samples that can be downloaded. It also includes a 'General MIDI samples' FREE library.

### What audio formats does midi Sampler support?

midi Sampler supports common audio formats including wav, mp3, caf, and m4a, allowing for flexible sound import.

### What is the price of midi Sampler?

midi Sampler is a paid application priced at $1.99.

### Is midi Sampler available on all devices?

midi Sampler is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices and is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is midi Sampler updated?

midi Sampler was last updated on March 7, 2024, with version 2.2, indicating active development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2024-03-07

* Minor bugs fixed

### 2.1 — 2021-01-03

* Minor bugs fixed

### 2.0 — 2015-06-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* iOS 8.3 compatible
* "GM Samples" download button (You can free download the "General MIDI" sound library)
* 64 bit supported
* iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6 Plus full screen display support
* A better design for the interfaces
* Minor bugs fixed

### 1.1 — 2013-09-29

iOS7 optimizations

### 1.0 — 2013-05-03

No release notes.

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