Ami Sampler

Spec sheet

Purpose

Ami Sampler is an 8-bit sampler inspired by the Commodore Amiga for use in modern digital audio workstations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Channels

It has twelve individual samplers, each with volume, pan, ADSR, solo/mute, and mono or polyphonic voice modes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

DAW compatibility

The maker reports testing it in Ableton, Studio One, Tracktion Waveform, GarageBand, Ardour 8, and MusE, with format availability varying by operating system.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Downloads

Installation instructions point to GitHub releases and list Windows, macOS, and Linux packages, including standalone applications and plugin files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Formats and integrations

The project describes VST3, AU, and LV2 plugin formats and reports testing with Ableton, Studio One, Tracktion Waveform, GarageBand, Ardour, and MusE.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Included samples

The repository includes sample packs and samples recorded on the maker’s Amiga 500; additional sample directories are available for optional download.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Known bug

The maker reports that the mouse cursor sometimes fails to change to the Amiga cursor, apparently in Ableton while the playhead is moving.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Known limitations

The maker says sample presets and BLEP synthesis remain to be added, and notes that plugin window scaling is disabled in Linux plugins.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Known missing features

The maker says sample presets and BLEP synthesis remain to be added.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

macOS installation note

The installation instructions say the macOS installer may show a warning because the program has not been signed by Apple.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

macOS signing

The installation guide says macOS may warn that the program is unsigned because the developer has not had it signed by Apple.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Master effects

Master controls include volume, pan, two Amiga-inspired low-pass filters, and vibrato speed and depth.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

MIDI and controls

It includes a computer-key virtual MIDI keyboard mapped to ProTracker/Fasttracker notes, sample looping, MIDI channel and transposition controls, and pitch glide in mono mode.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Paula mode

The Paula switch alternates note panning to create a wide chord effect, and is disabled in mono mode.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platforms and formats

The project describes Windows, macOS, and Linux support with VST3, AU, and LV2 formats; the installation guide lists VST3 on Windows, VST3 and AU on macOS, and VST3 and LV2 on Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Sample formats

It loads WAV, AIF, 8SVX IFF, 8-bit signed raw PCM, mu-law BIN, and BRR files; saving supports WAV, AIF, IFF, raw, and BIN.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Sampler channels

It has twelve samplers, each with volume, pan, ADSR, solo/mute, and monophonic, four-voice, or eight-voice polyphonic options.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Sound controls

It includes sample-rate decimation, pitch glide in mono mode, two selectable low-pass filters, vibrato, and a Paula switch that alternates note panning.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Standalone app

The installation guide provides standalone application installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support and updates

The repository lists GitHub Issues for the project and identifies a mouse-cursor issue that can occur in Ableton while the playhead is moving.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Sampler Software#13 of 267.7