# Outgrowth - Sample Instrument — Intuitive sample instrument > Sample-based instrument for creative audio processing and sound design. (iPhone/iPad app by Aqeel Aadam.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outgrowth-sample-instrument/id6755965753 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aqeel Aadam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724235864) - Category: Music - Price: $19.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 84 MB - Released: 2025-12-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outgrowth-sample-instrument/id6755965753/reviews.md ## What is Outgrowth? Outgrowth is a sample-based instrument built collaboratively by Aqeel Aadam Sound and BlankFor.ms. Designed with creativity, flexibility, and performance in mind, Outgrowth provides unique, multifaceted ways to reimagine audio with your mouse or keyboard. MPE compatible. Includes 100+ presets and 200+ samples built by BlankFor.ms. Outgrowth features five unique engines for processing samples: - Stem: A basic one-shot style player that repitches the sample - Retain: A granular stretching engine that sustains the sample indefinitely - Reflect: A looping algorithm that loops the sample at a consistent rate across all pitches - Radiate: An additive resynthesizer that maps each harmonic of the sample to a sine wave oscillator - Delve: A wavetable synthesizer in which the sample becomes the basis for a completely unique wavetable Outgrowth also features five standout audio effects for shaping your sounds further: - Subvert: A unique shaper that flattens or inverts the sample’s volume - Submerge: A singular effect for adding dimensional realism to sample repitching - Strike: A dynamic control for adding an acoustic-like response to sample playback and performance - Ripple: A one-knob tape emulation handcrafted by BlankFor.ms that can be subtle, deconstructive, and anywhere in between - Smear: A pre-ADSR reverb for congealing notes and blurring boundaries between pitch and texture And further still, Outgrowth offers a robust modulation matrix for generative or performative control over all parameters. Control every single parameter within Outgrowth via LFOs, unique random sources, velocity, note pitch, aftertouch, MPE control, and more. Finally, Outgrowth offers a robust preset system, including more than 50 bespoke presets and over 100 samples by BlankFor.ms. Explore ethereal ambient pads, haunted lofi keys, shimmering tape-infused plucks, gnarled percussive textures, and more. ## Key features - Sample processing engines (Stem, Retain, Reflect, Radiate, Delve) - Audio effects (Subvert, Submerge, Strike, Ripple, Smear) - Robust modulation matrix - MPE compatibility - 100+ presets and 200+ samples - Preset system ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outgrowth-sample-instrument/id6755965753/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Thank you. *2026-05-29* Holy smokies, this is an inspirational piece of art in the form of ones and oh’s. And the artist takes pride in his art. Oh and this is a desert island synth. Betta bring some samples tho.. thank you sir. ### 5/5 — Lovely instrument! *2026-05-28* I love the overall sound and immediacy of this instrument. Creating custom multi-sample-based soundscapes is quick and easy. Unfortunately, preset management is limited and the app doesn’t expose presets to the file system (either on the iPad or in iCloud). Deleting presets cause the plug-in to completely lock up nearly every time. Edit: working with the developer offline, he was able to quickly track down and solve the problems when deleting presets, and has some other interesting updates coming soon™ as well. :) 5-stars! **Developer response:** Hi there, sorry for the trouble! I believe most of these issue should be fixed in more recent versions. Are you still experience them? If you continue to have an issue, please feel free to reach out at hello@aqeelaadamsound.com ### 2/5 — Does not work with Universal Audio Volt2 *2026-05-16* It sounds good and it does have MIDI channel select but it just pops and clicks when I try to use it with my common audio interface, then it crashes. If it does start up it does not respond toMIDI or output audio through the Volt 2. **Developer response:** Hi there, sorry for the issue! Just to be clear, there is a MIDI select dial in the settings menu for changing the MIDI channel. Dragging this up or down should let you change the channel. Is this not working for you? If you continue to have an issue, please feel free to reach out at hello@aqeelaadamsound.com ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-02-26* My favorite developer with another great app. Despite being a modluar guy i love using all his apps! Kepp up the good work Aqeel! Much love and support from munich/germany ### 5/5 — Quickly Became My Favorite Sample Player *2026-02-11* Outgrowth is the fourth app by one of my favorite developers. Aqeel Aadam has a way of creating both beautiful sounding, and beautifully simple, complex instruments, effects and generators. Outgrowth is a continuation on this theme. It allows some incredible ways to manipulate sound, but without overwhelming you with menus or too many options. You can quickly tune in sample modulation in a visual manner, in a way that augments your ears. I don’t know how else to say it, but he just has a way of making really deep sound and rhythm manipulation extraordinarily easy to access. I know this app will grow with me as I spend more time with it and that makes me really happy. I place this high on my list of totally worthwhile iOS music apps to own. ### 5/5 — Very impressed *2026-01-24* This is such great environment to create in and to add new life to my samples. The various expressive options took a couple of hours to for me to become proficient in . There a something like an infinity of options to sound design. The sample mapping feature is just surprisingly super accurate ….. infinity of sounds unfolds 👍🎶🙏🙏🏿 ### 5/5 — Truly Immersive Sampling App. *2026-01-23* What Aqeel has done here is made using a sample driven app incredibly immersive, easy to use and fun. It’s my favourite sample based app. So many possibilities. Aqeel is a developer that I think we will hear a lot more of in the near future. Innovative and genius apps. Nice one Aqeel. ### 4/5 — Interesting sample player, but sadly no time-stretching *2026-01-12* Nice design and features for playing samples, but minus a star for lack of time-stretching, pretty essential for any serious sample based instrument to avoid ‘chipmunk’ style voicing. So I find the app more useful for ambient pad style patches and soundscapes. Also find the lack of built in sample recording a surprising omission. A good start, but implementation of the features above would greatly improve UX and flexibility. ### 5/5 — Effect slot *2026-01-03* Love this app but it would be perfect if you can record into the effects slot like MolliLooper . Was going to give it 4 stars for that, but the app is really good but could be perfect. ### 3/5 — I want to love it. Fix this bug please! *2025-12-24* When I press “X” next to LFO destination the app crashes. Please fix 🙏 **Developer response:** Hi Kyle, this bug should be fixed on the latest version of the app! (v1.0.3) ## Frequently asked questions about Outgrowth ### What is Outgrowth? Outgrowth is a sample-based instrument that allows users to process and reimagine audio using five unique engines and five audio effects. It is designed for creative flexibility and performance. ### What kind of samples and presets does Outgrowth include? Outgrowth comes with over 200 samples and more than 100 bespoke presets created by BlankFor.ms. These range from ethereal ambient pads to percussive textures. ### Is Outgrowth compatible with MPE controllers? Yes, Outgrowth is MPE compatible, allowing for expressive control over its parameters using MPE-enabled instruments. ### What are the five sample processing engines in Outgrowth? The five engines are Stem (one-shot repitching), Retain (granular stretching), Reflect (consistent looping), Radiate (additive resynthesizer), and Delve (wavetable synthesis). ### What audio effects are available in Outgrowth? Outgrowth features five audio effects: Subvert (volume shaping), Submerge (dimensional realism), Strike (acoustic response), Ripple (tape emulation), and Smear (reverb). ### Can I control Outgrowth parameters with LFOs or other sources? Yes, Outgrowth has a robust modulation matrix that allows control over all parameters via LFOs, random sources, velocity, note pitch, aftertouch, MPE control, and more. ### What devices can I use Outgrowth on? Outgrowth is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on a range of Apple mobile devices. ### How often is Outgrowth updated? The latest version of Outgrowth is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on February 10, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-22 - Fixed some critical bugs with reloading projects and DAW presets - Fixed aftertouch behavior when MPE is enabled - Improved iPhone standalone layout - Made Hold mode automatable - Fixed bug with clearing a preset's category when updating it - Added MIDI panic button ### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-28 Now including ALL of our most requested features: - Record straight into Outgrowth in both standalone and AUv3 versions. - Harmonic resonant filter for adding tonality to field samples and percussion. - New LFO shapes and reset options. - Improved preset management (tags, favorites, and quick-change buttons). - New sample pitch modes and expanded range assignments. - Hold mode for sustaining notes and chords indefinitely. - Huge improvements to save state efficiency, avoiding audio dropouts. - Sound quality and sample analysis improvements. - Bug fixes with audio quality, CC control, preset management, and more. ### 1.0.5 — 2026-02-10 Samples and presets now load up to 10 times faster! Filter cutoff can now be modified while in filter menu. Factory sample download issues should be mostly mitigated. Fixed issue with dragging recordings/samples in Drambo. Fixed modulation menu not updating when loading a preset. Fixed rare crashes with changing engine. ### 1.0.4 — 2026-01-23 All new: Double the number of BlankFor.ms samples and presets included! Further additions and fixes: - Stem now includes a looping mode, for creating rhythmic loops and infinite sustains. - Bandpass filter option now available. - Improved pitch detection in samples. - MIDI CCs now properly handled in MPE mode. - More natural volume contours for the ADSR and Retain engine. - Fixes to Scanning playback. - Fixes to preset saving and restoring. ### 1.0.3 — 2025-12-31 Fixes issues with external mouse or Pencil not registering clicks. Fixes some issues with downloading factory sample pack. ## More apps by Aqeel Aadam - [Weeping Wall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeping-wall/id6475484795) - [Ridgewalk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridgewalk/id6502917859) - [Waymaker - Modular Sequencer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymaker-modular-sequencer/id6737984216) - [Coastline - Audio Effect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastline-audio-effect/id6780281953) All apps by Aqeel Aadam: https://appshunter.io/developer/1724235864 --- *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 2026-08-19.*