# VU202 > Performance sampler for fast sound design, pattern creation, and beat making. (iPhone/iPad app by Dariusz Chynek.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) - Category: Music, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 156 MB - Released: 2026-03-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784/reviews.md ## What is VU202? VU202 is a performance-focused sampler for iPhone and iPad, built for fast sound design, pattern creation, and hands-on beat making. VU202 now can export it projects into my newest creation - VU Studio Desktop - mini daw for OSX and Windows that will help You to finish Your VU202 projects. Look for a discount code in the app! Import your own samples or unlock included drumkits, record directly into pads, or resample processed sounds to create new layers and textures. Shape every sound with trim, attack and decay editing, pitch control, reverse playback, loop modes, trigger or gate playback, and multiple effect stages. Build rhythms in Pattern Mode, switch between patterns instantly, and arrange full ideas in Song Mode. Push grooves further with per-step nudge timing, quick pattern tools like rename, duplicate, erase, and double, and fast pad and bank actions including mute and solo. Use pad effects for detailed sound design, then process groups and the full mix with bank and master FX. Bounce effected sounds into new samples, export full mixes or stems, and keep building without breaking your flow. Make the instrument your own with UI customization, including background images, opacity control, and editable interface colors. Features: Import, record, and resample audio directly into pads Trim samples and edit attack, decay, and release shape Use trigger or gate playback per pad Create patterns, duplicate them, erase them, rename them, and double their length Add per-step nudge timing for looser, off-grid grooves Arrange full song chains in Song Mode Use pad, bank, and master effects Mute and solo pads or full banks for fast performance control Export projects as WAV or stems Save projects and continue where you left off Customize the look of VU202 with colors and background images Use zoom support for a more comfortable editing view VU202 is made for drums, chops, textures, and fast musical sketches, with a workflow that stays direct, creative, and playable. ## Key features - Import, record, and resample audio - Sample editing with trim, attack, decay - Pattern and song arrangement modes - Per-step nudge timing - Pad, bank, and master effects - Export WAV or stems - UI customization ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | MPC 2000 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time | | SP202 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time | | SP1200 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time | | S2400 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time | | S900 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time | | EMAX | $0.99 | one-time | | MPC3000 Drumkit | $0.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time | | MPC 2000 2 | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu202/id6760613784/reviews.md ### 1/5 — money money money *2026-08-04* no money sorry ### 4/5 — Bluetooth Glitch *2026-07-15* Incredible flawless app but i cant get it working through any bluetooth device i am on an up to date IOS device. Made my beat for a monthly beat challenge club on this app and need to monitor it. Please help! ### 5/5 — So nice *2026-06-14* Love everything your doing :) Goonknox ### 3/5 — Wonky workflow. *2026-06-09* Transport controls are divided by an fx panel; pattern editing vs. pattern mode buttons are mildly confusing; overall the placement of controls follows no discernible order to my eye, at least. Not the worst app I’ve ever seen but a more intuitive workflow or at least heuristic help of some kind would probably make this much more usable, as it seems like there’s potential. At least it’s not ugly. :) ### 5/5 — best free sampler *2026-06-01* The best free app, but its a pity that there are no effect buttons like on others samplers ### 5/5 — Hardware done right! *2026-05-26* I keep going to VU202 for quick and simple beat making right now! I have several other apps that do similar things, but a omething about the simplicity of a hardware box converted to software just feels different when it’s done right. VU202 is done right! ### 4/5 — Awesome app, but Bluetooth playback seems impossible *2026-05-23* Loving this app, very nostalgic to be making beats like this. Unfortunately, Bluetooth playback appears glitched (I know it’s not ideal but it’s my only option sometimes) and sounds like it shorts out upon hitting play. Would love to see this fixed in a future update. Again, fantastic app, lots of fun. ### 5/5 — Жирнющая штука *2026-05-21* Очень круто звучит советую потестить ### 5/5 — Loving this sampler *2026-05-18* I have a lot of sampler apps and hardware ones this one is different with a cool smooth approach. Please make sure the app has a layout for iPad users I am on the iPad Pro 5 it would be nice to have a option for full screen. A cool feature would be nice if we had global master tuning options. Please keep up the great work I am a bata tester also so I am in the loop. ### 4/5 — Great app true to the original *2026-05-15* This app reminds me of being in high school trying to make beats with anything we could get our hands on! It sounds like a 90's beat tape right out the gate. I do wish it supported background audio so I wouldn't have to have it distilled for it to play. When audio goes through Bluetooth it degrades the sound like it's a phone call. That's weird. I'm not sure if purchases on my iPhone are not conveying to my iPad by design or of this is a glitch, but I'd rather not buy two of everything. I love this app and plan to use it heavily among my other tools. ## Frequently asked questions about VU202 ### What devices does VU202 support? VU202 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers zoom support for a more comfortable editing view on larger screens. ### How often is VU202 updated? The latest version, 1.6.3, was released on June 4, 2026. Updates are generally frequent, ensuring ongoing improvements and new features. ### What is the age rating for VU202? VU202 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music creation. ### Can I use my own sounds with VU202? Yes, VU202 allows you to import your own samples directly into the pads. You can also record audio or resample processed sounds. ### Does VU202 have ads? No, VU202 does not contain advertisements. It offers a clean user experience focused on music creation. ### How can I customize VU202? You can personalize VU202 by changing background images, adjusting opacity, and selecting editable interface colors to make the instrument your own. ### What export options are available in VU202? VU202 allows you to export your projects as WAV files or as individual stems. This provides flexibility for further mixing and production. ### What makes VU202's workflow unique? VU202 is designed for a direct, creative, and playable workflow. It focuses on fast sound design, pattern creation, and hands-on beat making without breaking your flow. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7 — 2026-08-04 1. Now you can export your project to VU Studio DAW. Try the trial version and see how easy it is while keeping 100% editing flexibility. 2. Background audio support, allowing you to play audio in the background while using the plugin. 3. Fixed microphone input permission, it shows microphone usage only during recording. 4. Time stretch got massive improvement. ### 1.6.3 — 2026-06-04 New button on steps sequencer - KEY. It gives possibility to change key of the sample in each step. Now you can build more complex melodies, baselines etc. ### 1.6.2 — 2026-05-19 1.6.2 Added new TRIM OPTIONS under OPT in Trim View: CHOP NORMALIZE TRUNCATE REMOVE SILENCE STRETCH one-step UNDO Added NORMALIZE for raising the selected Start/End range up to 0 dB. Added REMOVE, which deletes audio between Start and End points and joins the remaining parts. Added SILENCE, which replaces the selected Start/End range with digital silence. Added STRETCH with editable source and target BPM, plus CLASSIC and CLEAN modes. Fixed Song Mode pattern transitions so step 0 from the previous pattern no longer retriggers when the next song pattern starts. Improved REMOVE ADS restore handling so the unlock is checked more safely and should not disappear after reopening the app. Added RESTORE in Settings Purchases for validating previous purchases. ### 1.6.1 — 2026-05-02 AUv3 Support! ### 1.6 — 2026-04-21 Added Pan each steps (hold step when PAN active) Velocity can be changed freely (hold step when VEL active) Erase notes from pattern (REC+PLAY and active ERASE button - then hold pads to remove steps) 256 steps pattern support (activate in SET, settings modal) Possibility to remove vubeatz ad section (REMOVE button in SET, settings modal) MPC 2000 Part 2 Drumkit Fixed Trim zoom fix, now centre the focused point first. Improvement Using SOURCE->FILES - now with possibility to pick video file ## More apps by Dariusz Chynek - [Sample Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-library/id6744061932) - [VU950](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841) - [VU44-7](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563) - [VU Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-studio/id6789577964) All apps by Dariusz Chynek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479 ## Related topics [best sampler](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/best-sampler) --- *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 2026-08-25.*