Best Sampler 2026

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Last Updated - 22.07.2026

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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Sample - Standalone Portable Sampler, Sequencer and Effect Processor with Battery, USB-C, Integrated Speaker and Microphone

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9.7

Exceptional

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Your easy introduction to MPC sampling - Compact sampler, sequencer and effects processor with legendary MPC workflow; ideal for new and experienced beatmakers, finger drummers and DAWless creatives
Versatile for any style - For beatmakers, producers, live performers, singer-songwriters, DAWless jammers, indie creatives and beginners looking for a portable sampler for new ideas
Powerful Onboard FX - 4 internal FX processors with dedicated controls and 60 effect types, including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl/Tape emulations and new master compressor for retro flair
Legacy support for existing MPC users MPC OS 3.8 expands the MPC workflow by integrating MPC Sample into standalone and desktop systems. Effortlessly move projects between environments and use MPC sample effects in any other MPC without interrupting your creative flow
Intuitive creative control - Provides 16 responsive MPC pads, a 2.4 inch colour display and a workflow for fast sampling, chopping and beatmaking; suitable for beginners and professionals
Instant inspiration - Over 100 factory kits, instant sample chop mode, real-time timestretch/repitch and internal resampling with FX for the fast path from raw sound to finished groove
Finger drumming lessons from melodics - unlock 60 interactive lessons; explore rhythms, beats and samples to learn skills you can apply directly in the studio
Comprehensive I/O for studio and live - stereo 6.35 mm TRS line in/out, 3.5 mm headphones, MIDI in/out (adapter not included), sync out and record gain control for integration into live rigs and home studios
Complete standalone operation - Design with battery, built-in speaker and microphone and microSD memory allows recording, editing and playback anywhere - without a computer or DAW
Compact production hub - USB-C audio/MIDI, smart device sampling, SD card file transfer and microSD storage plus internal disk streaming sample engine for fast, flexible setups

389,00 €
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Teenage Engineering

teenage engineering EP–40 RIDDIM reggae sampler and sequencer with synced loops, 400+ handcrafted sounds and synth engine

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9.6

Exceptional

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sounds and loops from 13 top reggae and dancehall artists. Eight editable projects built from bass, melody and drum stems, along with one-shot drums, fx and vocal shouts - all optimized for remixing, dubbing and performance.
soundbank with drums, percussion, bass, leads, chord stabs, sound effects, vocal shouts, and multisampled keys, melodica and guitar - over 400+ handcrafted samples styled for reggae, dub and dancehall.
powerful sampler, intuitive sequencer and composer with sequencer synced loops lets you mute or unmute loops like mixer channels. resample to build, refine and perform your loops with ease.
evolved from the EP-133 K.O.II - EP-40 RIDDIM is the complete rhythm and bass system with synced loops, bass and lead synths, reggae sound library, dub siren and eight remixable tracks from top producers.
Built-in synth engine with classic reggae bass and lead tones plus a pressure-sensitive dub siren. supertone covers everything from lower-than-low to higher-than-high.

349,00 €
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Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II 128MB - Sampler

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9.3

Excellent

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of this new version of the K.O. II has double storage and comes in a revised paper foam box, ideal for short trips and everyday use.
The OS 2.0 update offers a host of new knockout features such as resampling, hacking, a pumpin sidechain, song mode for arranging tracks of up to 9,801 bars, an optimized playback engine with increased polyphony, and advanced midi support.
Sampling made easy: record sounds around you, sample your voice, favorite synths, vinyl records or whatever you have on your phone. Make your beats with the curated selection of drums, bass, and keys preloaded on your K.O. II
Make beats faster than ever before - the sequencer engine of the K.O. II provides an intuitive and quick way to build beats and variations with 4 groups x 99 patterns. Like most Daws, you can instantly swap patterns per group, experiment with different combos to find out which beat and bass lines work together. The commit button helps you freeze a time and move on by adding a verse or a break, all in real time.
MADE TO PERFORMANCE - Made for playing live, you can add stereo effects and next generation punch-in effects fast, using the multifunctional fader to control them all. Play on-the-fly, optimize and automate things like filters, pitch and more.
Impressive set of features: try with the line-in or the built-in microphone, listen to your beats with the built-in speaker or use the line-out. Sync your instruments with Sync In/Out and Midi In/Out K.O. II is also packed with melodic and drum samples, a four-track sequencer with 12 stereo voices, or 16 mono, 128 MB memory and 999 sample slots. explore 6x master fx and 12x punch-in fx, all controlled by the multifunctional fader. K.O.II is portable, powered by 4 AAA batteries or via USB-C.
EP-133 K.O. II, based on the legendary PO-33 K.O!, adds more power, more advanced sampling capabilities, a fully revised sequencer, 12 punch-in 2.0 effects, 6 built-in effects and more. It's a workflow designed to take you from idea to track faster than ever

333,00 €
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Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering po-Arcade Pocket Operator Synthesizer

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9.1

Excellent

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Synchronisation of multiple units – use the 5 sync modes to connect to other pocket operators or external devices and other music equipment.
Plays your samples chromatically or as one shots – 8 melody slots let you play your own samples chromatically while 8 drum sound banks play your sample as a one-shot
PATTERN CONNECTATIONS Create up to 16 patterns and connect them to create complex songs.
JAM-SYNC - All models of the Pocket Operator complement each other perfectly. The various elements - from the drum computer to the bass and lead synthesizer to noise percussion let you start with your own "pocket band". All building blocks can be used separately or together with the Jam Sync function. The choice is yours!
High audio quality – thanks to a Silicon Labs EFM32 Gecko MCU and a Cirrus Logic digital-to-analogue converter chip (DAC), excellent sound quality is achieved.
Expands your sounds – you can add sound loops ("loops") or stutters from the 16 built-in effects to create perfect samples.
Bring performance to your performance – the PO-33 is a 4-voice sampler with built-in drum computer in mini format. This allows you to put more drum sounds over the sample recordings.
40 seconds sampling storage capacity – The Teenage Engineering PO-33 has a built-in microphone that allows you to record samples of up to 40 seconds.

94,00 €
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KORG

KORG VOLCA-SAMPLE2 - Sample Sequencer

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9.0

Excellent

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The new generation version maintains the same layout as the old model and has twice the memory, additional features such as pattern chain and start delay, as well as more connectivity, including USB to further drive beat making.
By itself, the Volca Sample is an advanced sample machine that offers eight-voice polyphony, digital reverb, a rich double filter and many controls for sample manipulation.
A new generation model of the popular and ideally sold Volca, the Korg Volca Sample

137,00 €
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ROLAND

Roland AIRA Compact P-6 Creative Sampler | Granular Sound Design | Powerful Sequencer | Integrated Keyboard | Custom Loops | Integrated Microphone | Hands-On Effects | USB-C

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8.9

Very Good

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Step sampling for quickly generating split samples that lie on a single pad and can be played over the keyboard.
Re-sampling internal audio signals to create new sounds and custom loops.
Pocket sized sampler with state-of-the-art Roland technology.
Play each sample via the keyboard with chromatic and polyphonic playback.
Own filter and individual envelopes for each sample.
Extensive granular sound parameters, including detuning, head position, head speed, spread, grains and much more.
Edit samples and import/export sounds with P-6 SampleTool software for macOS and Windows.
Chop function cuts samples into individual segments and allows easy play on the integrated keyboard.
Built-in microphone for spontaneous sample recording.
64-step sequencer with motion recording, probability, micro timing, off-grid sequencing, sub-steps and more.

189,00 €
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Sony

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8.8

Very Good

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12,99 €
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Akai Professional

Akai Professional APC Mini MK2 - USB MIDI Pad Controller for Clip Launching with Ableton Live Lite, 64 RGB Pads, Drum and Note Modes and MIDI Mixer

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8.7

Very Good

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Instant connection - APC Mini MK2 is USB powered and supports plug and play for seamless integration from studio to stage for Mac and PC, no batteries or power supplies required
Full control - Ableton live clip launching MIDI controller, perfect for creative looping, mixing, home studio and live performance; connect with Ableton Live and control your studio accessories
Drum and note modes - Drum sample mode provides seamless integration with Ableton drum rack; with the integrated Smart Scale View, the note mode allows you to play visually melodies
DAW Integration - Comprehensive package of virtual instruments, including Hybrid 3 - powerful polyphonic analog synth, Mini Grand - acoustic piano instrument, Velvet -Vintage electric piano
Bright 8x8 RGB Pad Matrix - 64 RGB pads for clip launching in Ableton Live provide visual colour feedback; triggers e.g. loops, vocals and melodic samples for instant creativity
Ableton Live Lite included - an industry-leading DAW for PC and Mac; record, mix ideas and perform live; unleash your creativity. Pre-mapping for 1-to-1 integration with Ableton 11.2.7 and later
9 assignable faders - 8 assignable faders and 1 master fader provide mapping for Ableton Live Mixer - tactile mix control of volume, panning and devices; Control Ableton macros in device mode

89,00 € 99,99 €(11% Off off)
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Donner

Donner MIDI Pad Controller Keyboard USB Type-C, Professional Drum Pad Machine Beat Maker with 16 Pads, MIDI Out, 2 Assignable Faders and Buttons (STARRYPAD MINI, Black)

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8.4

Good

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Your exclusive lighting technician: the midi controller pad Starrypad lets the stage shine with 7 iridescent colours. Use game instructions to trigger the brilliant lights that make your rhythm double dynamic, or set the colours via the included software and control the atmosphere on the dance floor.
The beat pads for music production are currently compatible with Android, iOS, Mac, Windows. The midi pad drum machine needs DAW software to sound, it doesn't sound alone. The colour of the pads can be adjusted as the main picture by software. You can watch the instruction videos or download instructions for setting up.
Proven speed and compatibility: comes with a standard USB Type-C power supply and data interface for easy plug and play. The additional MIDI input/output allows you to connect to an external synthesizer or other MIDI devices. STARRYPAD offers compatibility you can rely on. ( Comes with USB Type-C cable and MIDI cable.)
Exclusive features, characterised by your personality: Starrypad has an assignable custom group with 2 faders, 2 buttons and 3 buttons. You can customize the controls for a fully personalized instrument with DAW and VST. As a beatmaker machine for beginners, the most commonly used semitones and octaves can be adjusted with a button SHIFT, Sample and conveniently.
Amplify your rhythm game: Worried about a weak sense of rhythm? Tap Tempo is synced directly to the DAW to help you quickly capture and play along the BPMs of each song. In addition, Note Repeat's ultra-low latency perfectly combines each sample segment without any hangs or errors!
16 colourful beat pads hold 48 custom sound sources: 16 soft, backlit silicone pads can trigger drums, samples, effects and more. With a convenient button, you can quickly switch between 3 different pad banks for a total of 48 assignable pads. In addition, the Beatmaker STARRYPAD can handle polyphony and has adjustable touch sensitivity.

59,99 € 78,20 €(23% Off off)
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LEKATO

LEKATO Percussion Sampling Pad, Drum Sample Pad Set with 9 Velocity-Dynamic Drum Pads, Percussion Pad Strike Multipad with Over 600 Sounds, Display, USB MIDI, AUX, Looper, Trigger Inputs

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8.2

Good

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VERSATILITY AND INTEGRATION The sample pad is suitable for professionals and beginners alike, providing an extensive sound library. It is portable and versatile and integrates seamlessly into music production setups with USB and MIDI ports that allow easy DAW/VST use and triggering back tracks
INTUITIVE PERFORMANCE MONITORING With individual LED indicators for each pad and an easy-to-read dot matrix LCD that shows audio activity, you can keep track of your game and ensure seamless control and precision
EXPERIENCE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS The dedicated development team ensures frequent updates to optimize performance, troubleshoot bugs and unlock new features for an enriched drum experience. Stay up to date with the regularly improved drum pad from LEKATO
EXPAND YOUR CREATIVITY Take your drum playing to a new level by expanding your setup with two trigger pads with two zones or acoustic drum triggers. Control kick drum and hi-hat with a velocity dynamic 1/4 inch TS foot switch. With the 5-pin MIDI I/O, you can use the drum pad as a MIDI controller for a synthesizer module. Connect it to your computer via USB-B to easily trigger backing tracks
Custom Sounds: Create your own sound by storing up to 20 custom kits on a 32GB SD card or USB storage drive. Import your own samples effortlessly with WaveManager software for Windows and macOS
COMPLETE DRUM EXPERIENCE Immerse yourself in a complete drum experience with nine velocity-sensitive pads with dual zones that recreate snare, toms, bass, hi-hat and cymbals. Enjoy up to 600 preset percussion sounds and 30 drum kits for unparalleled versatility

269,99 € 299,99 €(10% Off off)