# VU44-7

> Tactile vinyl sampler app for capturing and manipulating audio loops. (iPhone/iPad app by Dariusz Chynek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563 (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: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Released: 2026-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563/reviews.md

## What is VU44?

VU44-7 — sample like a vinyl digger.

VU44-7 turns sampling into a hands-on, tactile experience. Instead of staring at waveforms, you spin a real turntable platter, drop the needle and catch the perfect loop the way crate-diggers always have — by ear and by feel.

Record straight off a spinning platter to get that warm, hand-played vinyl character into your sampler. Nudge the speed, scratch in a chop, cut it on the fly and grab exactly the slice you want. It's the fastest, most musical way to pull samples — whether you're flipping a record, a YouTube clip or your own field recordings.

MADE FOR SAMPLING
• Tactile vinyl-style platter — scratch, nudge and rewind by touch
• 33 / 45 / 78 RPM — slow it down or pitch it up for instant flips
• CUT & START for transform-style cuts and stabs
• 6 cue points — set your hits and recall them instantly
• Capture loops with real, hand-played timing and feel

SHAPE THE SOUND
• 4-band channel: GAIN, HIGH, MID, LOW — dial in the tone like a real mixer
• 16 effects you know from VU950 — filters, EQ, comp, delays, reverb and more — across 4 insert slots
• Re-colour every panel and choose a VU950 or Modern skin

BRING IN YOUR OWN AUDIO
• Load from Folders, Files and Videos with the built-in DISK browser

WORKS IN YOUR SETUP
• AUv3 plugin — run VU44-7 inside any AUv3 host, route the audio to Your favorite sampler.
• Use multiple instances, automate it and bounce straight into your project
• Standalone app for quick, no-fuss sampling on the go

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your audio stays on your device.

Stop scrolling waveforms. Start digging.

## Key features

- Tactile vinyl-style platter for scratching and nudging
- Adjustable RPM speeds for pitch shifting
- Precise loop capture with hand-played timing
- 4-band channel EQ for tone shaping
- 16 built-in effects with 4 insert slots
- Load audio from folders, files, and videos
- AUv3 plugin support for host integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu44-7/id6781011563/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please make this work with Koala!!”

*2026-07-15*

This app RULES, I love it, the only thing I would change is to make it compatible with Koala 🙏

### 5/5 — 🤩🤩

*2026-07-08*

Incredible!! Please add an option to use a “live buffer” and use this as an effect pleaaaase 🙏🏼 with at least 16-32 seconds long options please …? 😭🤞🏼

### 5/5 — VU44-7

*2026-07-01*

Fire app, really cool app fr

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-06-28*

My favorite turntable emulation on ios

### 5/5 — An Awesome App

*2026-06-25*

I am still testing this DJ app yet am grateful to have been sent access this early!

### 5/5 — What the IOS beat game needed!!

*2026-06-21*

Man this series of apps coming from this developer have just been masterful!! This gives an awesome vinyl sound to any audio or even video you have on your device! The controls really give you the ability to add an authentic sound creating cue points and turntable speed controls and an EQ! This is just fun right out the box! Thanks so much for your hard work!! 🙏🏾

## Frequently asked questions about VU44

### What is VU44-7?

VU44-7 is a music app that simulates the experience of sampling vinyl records. It allows users to capture audio loops using a tactile, vinyl-style interface, offering a hands-on approach to music production.

### How does VU44-7 capture audio?

Instead of waveform editing, VU44-7 uses a virtual turntable platter. Users spin the platter, drop the needle, and capture loops by ear and feel, mimicking the traditional method of vinyl digging.

### Can I use VU44-7 with other music apps?

Yes, VU44-7 supports AUv3 plugin functionality, allowing it to be run inside any AUv3 host. This enables seamless integration with other samplers and DAWs for advanced production workflows.

### What kind of audio manipulation features does VU44-7 offer?

VU44-7 includes a 4-band channel EQ (Gain, High, Mid, Low) for tone shaping and 16 effects such as filters, delays, and reverb across four insert slots. It also features 6 cue points for quick recall of sample hits.

### Does VU44-7 have ads?

No, VU44-7 does not contain advertisements. It is designed to provide an uninterrupted creative experience for users.

### What devices is VU44-7 compatible with?

VU44-7 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple mobile devices.

### Is my audio data collected by VU44-7?

No, VU44-7 is private by design. It does not use accounts, analytics, or tracking, ensuring that your audio remains on your device.

### How often is VU44-7 updated?

VU44-7 was last updated on June 21, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency will depend on developer plans.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-11

Fixed: 

AUv3 instrument is shown without need of reinstall.
Disk works in AUv3 mode.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-21

No release notes.

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All apps by Dariusz Chynek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479

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*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 2026-08-22.*