Sample management for hardware that gets it right.
Native macOS sample manager for Eurorack and hardware samplers. Organize, validate, and convert your library for Morphagene, Squid Salmple, Digitakt, and 30 more, without the file-format guesswork.
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How it works
SampleStack knows what every supported module wants and does the tedious format work for you.
Multi-module support
Auto-detects your library structure for Morphagene, Squid Salmple, Multigrain, Digitakt, Octatrack, Blackbox, and 30 more. Each one has different rules. SampleStack knows them.
Instant validation
See at a glance which samples are ready, which need conversion, and which have issues. Color-coded badges show you what needs attention.
Built-in audio editing
Preview with a zoomable waveform. Add splice markers, detect transients, apply fades, split, and crop, all non-destructively. Save when you're ready, or discard and start over.
And more
- Batch convert sample rate, bit depth, and channels to match any module's requirements
- Organize with tags, ratings, and searchable metadata
- Drag samples from your master library to module collections
- Native macOS. Fast, private, works offline
From sample library to SD card in minutes
Stop checking sample rates by hand and renaming files one at a time. SampleStack validates your library against the target module, converts whatever needs converting, and exports the right folder layout to your SD card.
Import your sample library. Any format, any organization.
Auto-validate against module specs. See issues instantly.
Export to SD card with correct structure and formats.
Why SampleStack
Hardware samplers have strict rules. Wrong sample rate, wrong bit depth, wrong filename, and your samples won't load. SampleStack takes the guesswork out by validating and converting against the target module automatically.
Every sampler has its own rules. Morphagene wants 32-bit float stereo. Squid Salmple wants 16-bit mono at 44.1 kHz. SampleStack knows the specs and validates against them.
Preview edits before committing. Add cue points, apply fades, split samples. Everything stages until you save. Discard anytime to revert to the original.
Keep your master library however you like it. Drag samples into module collections when you need them. SampleStack handles the conversion in the background.
30 supported instruments
Format conversion, folder layout, and validation handled out of the box for every one of these.
Eurorack Modules
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ADDAC101 .WAV Player ADDAC System -
Assimil8or Rossum Electro-Music -
Bitbox mk2 1010music -
Disting EX Expert Sleepers - Disting NT Expert Sleepers
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ER-301: Sound Computer Orthogonal Devices -
GrandPA Bastl Instruments -
Morphagene Make Noise -
Multigrain Intellijel -
Nebulae v2 Qu-Bit Electronix -
ONE Tiptop Audio -
Play 2hp -
Radio Music Music Thing Modular -
Rample / Rample Turbo Squarp Instruments -
Sample Drum Erica Synths -
Sampler 4ms -
Squid Salmple ALM Busy Circuits - Stereo Triggered Sampler (STS) 4ms
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Two of Cups Endorphin.es
Standalone Samplers & Grooveboxes
Frequently asked questions
What people ask most often about SampleStack and managing samples for hardware.
What is SampleStack?
SampleStack is a native macOS sample manager for Eurorack modules and hardware samplers. It organizes, validates, and converts audio files to match what devices like the Make Noise Morphagene, ALM Squid Salmple, Elektron Digitakt, and 1010music Blackbox actually want.
What is a sample manager and why do I need one?
Every hardware sampler has its own requirements: sample rate, bit depth, channel count, folder structure, naming conventions. Get any of them wrong and your samples won't load. A sample manager handles those rules for you so you can spend your time on the music instead of file plumbing.
Which modules and samplers does SampleStack support?
SampleStack supports 30+ instruments, including the Morphagene, Squid Salmple, Multigrain, Disting EX/NT, Nebulae v2, ER-301, Sample Drum, Radio Music, Rample, Assimil8or, Blackbox, Bitbox, Digitakt II, Octatrack MKII, Tracker Mini, MPC One/Live, EP-133, SP-404 MKII, Maschine+, and S2400.
Does SampleStack modify my original files?
No. All edits and conversions are non-destructive. SampleStack stages changes in a working area and only writes new files when you explicitly export. Your originals stay untouched.
What audio formats does SampleStack work with?
SampleStack reads and writes WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and other common formats. It converts between sample rates (44.1, 48, 96 kHz), bit depths (16, 24, 32-bit float), and channel layouts (mono and stereo) using SoX-based resampling, so you can prep for any module without quality loss.
How do I prepare samples for the Morphagene?
The Make Noise Morphagene wants 32-bit float WAV at 48 kHz, stereo, with reels under about 174 seconds. SampleStack ships with a Morphagene profile that validates the format, converts whatever needs converting, and writes splice markers so each sample plays back correctly as a reel.
Can I batch-convert an entire sample library?
Yes. Apply a target instrument profile to a folder of any size. SampleStack validates, converts, renames, and organizes every file in a single pass, ready to drop onto your SD card.
How is a sample manager different from a DAW?
A DAW (Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools) is built for making music inside the software. A sample manager handles the file-level work that hardware needs: SD card layouts, manufacturer-specific folder structures, splice markers, and conversion edge cases that DAWs don't address.
How much does SampleStack cost?
SampleStack is on the Mac App Store with a 7-day free trial. After the trial you can choose an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase, whichever fits your workflow.
What are the system requirements?
SampleStack is a native macOS app built with Swift and SwiftUI. It requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later, and runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
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