Samplr vs MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samplr
This app offers a unique multitouch interface for exploring and manipulating audio samples. Create music through various play modes, record gestures for sequencing, and experiment with audio effects. It's designed for audio experimentation, composition, and live performance.
- 8 distinct play modes (Slicer, Looper, Granular, etc.)
- Gesture recorder for sequencing
- Audio input recording and resampling
- 6 sample slots with 16 voices each
- 5 per-sample effects (Distortion, Reverb, etc.)
- Import audio from cloud storage and other apps
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The app used by renowned musicians like Fred again.., Richard Devine, Apparat, Weval or Matmos live and in the studio. Samplr introduced a brand new way to make music, only possible on multitouch devices. Explore the samples melody and texture using the different play modes and create compositions with the gesture recorder. Samplr is the ideal tool for audio experimentation, music composition and live performance. USER REVIEWS “The most profound audio manipulation tool on iOS” 5 stars “There is NOTHING on the market hardware or software like this” 5 stars “Stunningly beautiful interface and exceptionally easy to use” 5 stars “This is the most musical app I've ever used. It's polished, it's musical, it's fun, it's inspiring” 5 stars “It’s the best realization of what touch screen sampling should be” 5 stars FEATURES • 8 play modes: Slicer, Looper, Granular, Tape, Scratch, Arpeggiator, Keyboard and Loop Player • Gesture recorder for sequencing • Audio input recording and resampling • 6 sample slots (x16 voices) • 5 effects per sample: Distortion, Filter, Amplitude Modulator, Feedback Delay and Reverb COMPATIBILITY • Ableton Link • MIDI Keyboard, Controller and Sync input • IAA (Inter-App Audio) • Audiobus Input and Output • WAV and AIFF file support • Import files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, AudioShare, etc Learn more and see how it works on samplr.net. For feedback or support please reach out to support@samplr.net
MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards
This utility helps Nord keyboard users easily convert their device-specific program names into MIDI program change messages (MSB, LSB). It simplifies integration with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) by translating familiar Nord naming conventions into standard MIDI data.
- Calculate MIDI Program (MSB, LSB)
- Supports numerous Nord keyboard models
- Simplifies DAW integration
- Converts device-specific naming
- User-friendly interface
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With MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards you can calculate the MIDI program (MSB, LSB) from the device specific naming scheme of your Nord device to make it easier to use it in a DAW. Supported Devices: Nord Stage 4, Nord Stage 3, Nord Stage 2, Nord Stage 2 EX, Nord Electro 6, Nord Electro 5, Nord Grand2 ,Nord Grand, Nord Wave 2, Nord Wave, Nord Piano 5, Nord Piano 4, Nord Lead 4
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards at $3.99 against Samplr's $19.99. MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Samplr's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (149 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Samplr costs $19.99 and MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samplr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samplr has 149 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Samplr's written reviews are positive against 67% of MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards's.
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samplr | MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (149 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Marcos Alonso | Marcel Schroeder |
Customer experience
Samplr
MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards
Bugs and requests
Samplr
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recording functionality not working as expected
- Dropbox integration causing crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Implement Ableton Link for better sync
- Add support for more audio file formats
- Improve sample import/export workflow
- Introduce a more robust sequencing and automation system
- Provide multi-channel audio output
MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samplr
No in-app purchases
MIDI Mapper for Nord Keyboards
No in-app purchases
Questions
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