BeatCut - Sampler for Video
Play video like an instrument
$4.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
BeatCut — Play Video Like an Instrument
BeatCut is a tap-to-remix video performance app.
- Chop videos into playable pads
- Perform visuals in real time
- Record your jam as a finished video — synced to your music.
Inspired by sampler instruments, BeatCut turns video into something you play, not edit.
Play Mode: Perform Live
- Tap pads to instantly trigger video chops
- Loop, hold, reverse, or ping-pong playback
- Smooth per-pad transitions
- Perform fullscreen with pads overlaid on the video
- Designed for one-handed, thumb-friendly performance
Edit Mode: Shape Your Chops
- Assign clips to pads
- Define chop start and end points
- Adjust playback speed and duration
- Choose per-pad play modes:
- Trigger or Hold
- Loop
- Ping-Pong
- Reverse
- Apply visual FX per pad:
- Flip horizontal / vertical
- Color styles (B&W, Negative, Posterize, Sepia)
- Scale modes (Fit, Fill, Stretch)
- Transition styles:
- Fade In
- Slide In (from left, right, top, or bottom)
Import & Trim Video Clips
- Pick videos directly from your device
- Trim clips with a dedicated trimmer (up to 60 seconds per clip)
- Import multiple clips into a single project
- First clip is auto-chopped across all pads for instant playability
- Drag and drop support
Add a Backing Audio Track
- Import a music track from Files
- Trim and preview audio before performing
- Audio plays independently from video playback
- Perfect for syncing visual performance to music
- Drag and drop support
Record Your Performance
- Record exactly what you perform — pads, FX, speed changes, and loops
- Backing audio is mixed into the final video
- Exported video is saved directly to Photos
- Share instantly
Project Management
- Save, duplicate, and organize projects
- Projects are stored locally as lightweight files
- Media is managed automatically per project
Built for Performance
- No timelines
- No layers
- No keyframes
Ideal for:
- Visual performers & VJs
- Musicians & producers
- Content creators & remix artists
- Anyone who wants to turn video into a playable instrument
BeatCut — tap, remix, and perform video in real time.
This version updates the fade transition with better timing.
The developer, Cem Olcay, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Cem Olcay
- Size
- 7.1 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Cem Olcay
