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What it is

Soundplant is a desktop app that turns a computer keyboard into a sample trigger and playable instrument. Users can assign sound files to 88 keys by dragging and dropping them, or trigger sounds with MIDI. It supports playlists, recording, unlimited sound polyphony, and per-key effects such as volume, panning, EQ, pitch, reverb, and distortion. Soundplant runs on Windows and macOS; listed minimums are 64-bit Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 or later. The free version is for noncommercial use, supports 16-bit uncompressed WAV files, and includes 25 launches of paid features; after those, a reminder appears every five launches. A Single User License costs $69 as a one-time purchase and covers one user on Windows and Mac, with installation on multiple computers for that person. It lasts for the purchased version and includes 2 years of free upgrades. The standalone app works offline, has no ads or account requirement, and collects no user data.

Spec sheet

What it does
Soundplant turns a computer keyboard into a low-latency multitrack sample trigger and playable musical instrument.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Integrations
Soundplant supports MIDI input and output-device selection, including ASIO on Windows; the maker also documents virtual audio routing with tools such as BlackHole and VB-CABLE.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Privacy
The standalone application collects no user data, works without an internet connection, has no ads, and requires no account; purchase processing requests transaction information.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Support
The maker provides technical support, bug reports, and feature requests by email at [email protected].Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Headquarters
Caldwell, New Jersey, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · soundplant.org
Audio features
It supports playlists, recording, unlimited sound polyphony, and per-key real-time effects including volume, panning, EQ, pitch, reverb, and distortion.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Free version
The free version is available for noncommercial use and includes a 25-launch trial of paid features; after that it has a nag screen every five launches.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Key assignment
Users can drag and drop sound files onto 88 keyboard keys, or trigger sounds using MIDI.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
License terms
A license is per user rather than per computer, and a single user can use the same license on multiple Windows and Mac computers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Paid feature limits
The free version is limited to WAV, 16-bit uncompressed audio; paid features add compressed and video-file audio formats, recording, background key input, MIDI, multiple instances, output-device selection, and sample rates above 48 kHz.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Refunds
Refunds are limited to purchase mistakes such as typos, quantity errors, or buying the wrong version; the maker recommends trying the free download before purchase.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
System requirements
The maker lists Windows 10 or later, 64-bit, and macOS 10.14 or later as minimum supported systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org
Who it is for
The maker describes use in live music and sound effects, theater, radio, film, podcasting, streaming, presentations, studios, classrooms, and other performance or education settings.Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org

Plans and prices

Single User License $69, paid once One-time purchase; license lasts forever for the version purchased and includes 2 years of free upgrades. 1 person · Windows and Mac · Install on multiple computers for that same user Read 3 Oct 2026 · soundplant.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Assign sounds to 88 keyboard keys.
  • Supports playlists and unlimited sound polyphony.
  • Per-key effects include EQ, reverb, and distortion.
  • One license can cover multiple computers for one user.
  • Standalone app works offline without an account.

Limits

  • Free use is limited to noncommercial purposes.
  • Free audio support is limited to 16-bit WAV.
  • Paid license costs $69 as a one-time purchase.
  • Free version shows a reminder every five launches.

Who it suits

Soundplant suits performers and educators in live music, theater, radio, film, podcasting, streaming, presentations, studios, or classrooms. It is also relevant to users who want to trigger samples from a keyboard or MIDI.

Verdict

Soundplant offers keyboard- and MIDI-based sample triggering with a broad set of per-key effects. The free version has specific usage and format limits; the paid license is a one-time purchase for one user.

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