Pocket Studio for Your Phone
Koala Sampler is a compact, full-featured audio workstation for iPhone created by Marek Bereza. It’s designed so musicians and beat makers can capture and sculpt sounds wherever they are — with an interface built for quick, hands-on creation.
Main Capabilities
- Includes a library of roughly 250 ready-to-use sounds for instant inspiration.
- Lets you capture up to 64 individual samples using your device microphone.
- Provides 16 onboard audio effects to shape and morph any recording.
- Supports resampling — you can route processed output back into the input chain for layered textures.
- Exports loops and complete compositions as high-quality WAV files for use in other projects.
- Features a high-resolution step sequencer for arranging beats and patterns.
How It Fits Into Your Workflow
Import and manage audio easily: samples can be brought into the app via AudioShare or opened directly in Koala. The streamlined controls make it fast to record, edit, sequence, and bounce tracks while on the move, so you can finish ideas without a laptop.
Why Users Like It
The app’s compact design and immediate workflow make it ideal for mobile production. Its combination of sampling, effects, sequencing, and export options has earned praise from producers and artists who use it for sketching and finishing tracks alike.
Alternate App Suggestion
If you want to explore other options, consider eSound — MP3 Music Player (Free) as a suggested alternative.
Technical
- Android
- iPhone
- English
- Japanese
- Full