Samposium is a performance sampler built for real-time audio manipulation. Through fluid touch gestures, you have incredible flexibility to create “sample putty,” sounds that you can mold using Samposium’s dynamic, real-time effects. Samposium’s clean, vibrant interface combines modern iOS design with robust sound-shaping tools nowhere else seen in a performance sampler. Whether you’re playing live, jamming on the go, or exploring new sounds, Samposium invites you to experience and experiment with audio, all with the touch of your fingertips.
Samposium’s tactile approach in creating sample-based music was influenced by modular synthesizers and the vibe of improvisation. Using multi-touch, onscreen gestures, this performance sampler lets you bend, shape, twist and sculpt samples into rich textured arrangements. Every sample pad you create has a customizable effects chain which includes order, different playing behaviors, interactive waveforms, a parametric EQ, tuner and more. You can sequence sample pads with flexibility to create beautifully layered ambient textures or descend into destructive chaotic noise. Resample Samposium’s main output to record your performance or create sub-compositions to add to your projects. Whether you’re new to electronic music or a seasoned musician, Samposium is the performance sampler that turns your iOS device into an interactive musical instrument - a performance sampler now available on iPad and iPhone.
Professional beat-making and sound design at your fingertips
• Create fully customizable sample pads - adjust colors, sizes, positions, and behaviors to match your style
• Design unique sounds with independent effects chains on every pad, complete with 3-band EQ, tuning, and full effect order control
• Layer drums realistically with choke groups and craft intricate beats with a powerful 64-step sequencer, up to 512 unique steps
• Record your own samples or layer in royalty-free sounds with live Mic/Line In recording and resampling
Make music your way, anywhere
• Adaptive interface that flows seamlessly between portrait and landscape orientations
• Choose from multiple layouts designed for different workflows - prioritize what matters to you
• Fully customizable colors and colorblind-friendly options with light and dark modes
• Show or hide views to keep your focus exactly where it needs to be
Collaborate and create without limits
• Sync seamlessly with other music apps and hardware using Ableton Link
• Full MIDI control with visual feedback - map MIDI CC to every pad and control all effects from your hardware
• Per-pad MIDI settings for advanced production control
• Get quick inspiration with intelligent randomization that respects your settings
Stay in the creative flow
• Quick-save and auto-save so your ideas are never lost
• Intuitive multi-touch gestures and controls designed for fast, expressive playing
• Effect range controls and step-size quantization for precise sound sculpting
• Bundled project demos and 300+ MB of royalty-free samples to spark creativity immediately
Everything you need, nothing you don't
• One purchase, no subscriptions - create forever
• Comprehensive user guide to master every feature
• Works as a standalone app or with the AUv3 plugin
What people are saying:
“I’m always excited about any new, powerful multi-layer sampler for iOS. In this, I really like how fluid the interface and workflow are here.” - Synth Anatomy
"It's for music creation with your samples and it's for live jamming and it does all kinds of cool stuff. It's very elegant with the way it's been designed." - The Sound Test Room
"It's fun, it is a performance sampler. There are no in-app purchases with this, you pay for it once! It works on your iPhone, it works on your iPad" - JadeStarr
Questions? help@synthfamdsp.com
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From driving Club beats to Sleepy Ambient, Samposium does it all!
pulsaroctopus
I’ve used a few different music apps for iPad, but nothing has stuck for me until now. This app is super powerful, with tons of built-in fx, resampling, clip chopping, and more! The UI is versatile and customizable, I love the fast switching between different modes for on-the-fly adjustments to suit the current task. Built-in sequencing and Ableton Link capability mean it integrates with my other software and hardware seamlessly. MIDI control is just icing on the cake, allowing me to use my external pad controllers to launch clips.Finally, the development team is very responsive both for addressing bugs and discussing feature requests.Bottom line, if I could give it 6 stars I would!
Developer Response
Hey PulsarOctopus, thanks for sharing what you enjoy about Samposium with us! We are thrilled to hear how the app works for you. Wow, 6 stars that is very kind of you. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have more feedback in the future.
SoundScaper’s Dream
TAO X Productions
When I stumbled on this app I was amazed how intuitive and incredibly useful it was for my specific purposes. I had been seeking a program that functioned like this, but the available options didn’t quite stack up for me, then I found Samposium, which hit all the sweet spots. I have not even tapped into the sequencer yet, and it is already super effective for layering various samples and field recordings, manipulating the sounds, creating ambient drones and cinematic backgrounds. I am excited to explore and create more with this fun and awesome tool. The developers were quick and open to responding to early bug fixes and suggestions, so I am optimistic they will continue to find improvements and upgrades that will make this even more indispensable to enthusiastic sound manipulators. Developers
Developer Response
Hi TAO X Productions, We are very glad that you are enjoying Samposium. Layering is one of my favorite things to do in the app as well. Resampling over and over to create layered sounds is endless fun. We also appreciate the feedback you provided in the SynthFam discord to help us improve the app. As always feel free to reach out anytime!
Powerful and incredibly fun app
tenorca
Really enjoying Samposium. Sequencer is super intuitive, effects are great, and I feel like there’s still plenty left to discover under the hood. Have gotten sucked into a few hour long sessions already. Big time recommend.
Developer Response
Hi tenorca, we are very excited to hear that you are enjoying Samposium. There's a lot of love built into it. There are many new ideas and features coming in the future, so stay tuned! Thank you!
Fantastic app for any music lover
Music Geekery
Novice or expect. This app makes it super easy to use to make music. Love it
Developer Response
Heya Music Geekery, Appreciate you leaving an awesome review. We are glad to hear that Samposium makes it easy for you to make music.
What's new in Samposium: Performance Sampler version 1.031:
- bug fixes and improvements
version 1.03:
- Enhanced Audio Recording
Multi-channel Audio Interface Support - Connect professional USB audio interfaces and select specific input channels for recording
Mono/Stereo Recording Options - Choose between mono or stereo recording to match your project needs
Channel Memory - Your audio interface settings are automatically saved for future sessions
- Interactive Waveform Control
Tap-to-Play - Simply tap anywhere on the waveform to start playback from that exact position
Visual Feedback - Watch the progress indicator begin right where you tap
Sequencer Friendly - Works perfectly even when the sequencer is running
- Major Performance Boost
Lightning-Fast Response - Significantly improved CPU performance for smoother sequencing and sample playback
Memory Optimization - Reduced memory usage for better stability on all devices
Smoother UI - Eliminated visual glitches and unnecessary screen redraws
- Audio Improvements
Channel Metering - Switch between left/right channel display and meters for precise monitoring
Recording Stability - Fixed UI freezing during large recording operations
Better Normalization - Improved audio processing for consistent sound quality
- User Experience Enhancements
Loading Indicators - Now shows progress when importing large samples
Recent Presets - Quick access to your 5 most recent presets
Smoother Workflow - Fixed various UI issues for a more responsive experience
- Plugin Power
AUv3 Recording - Audio recording now works in AUv3 plugin mode
Better Plugin Performance - Improved timing and responsiveness in plugin environments
Version 1.031
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