Ami Sampler vs LinuxSampler
Ami Sampler
github.comLinuxSampler
linuxsampler.orgSide by side
| Figure | Ami Sampler | LinuxSampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Sampler Software | 7.7 (#13) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Purpose | Ami Sampler is an 8-bit sampler inspired by the Commodore Amiga for use in modern digital audio workstations. | LinuxSampler is a free, streaming-capable open-source software audio sampler designed for high stability, efficiency, very low latency and professional-grade features. |
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In their own words
Ami Sampler
Ami Sampler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
LinuxSampler
LinuxSampler is free, open-source audio sampler software for loading and playing sampled instruments. Its engine runs as a separate backend process from its user interfaces, and the project describes it as streaming-capable. It supports GigaStudio/GigaSampler, SoundFont, and SFZ formats, and can run on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. Users can operate it standalone or as a plugin in sequencers and DAWs including Cubase, Logic, Ardour, QTractor, and Reaper.
Supported plugin formats include VSTi, Audio Units, DSSI, and LV2. Listed audio and MIDI drivers include ALSA, JACK, CoreMIDI, MidiShare, MME, ASIO, CoreAudio, and audio over Ethernet. The engine can be controlled through a native C++ API or LSCP, an ASCII network interface; frontends can also connect remotely. Gigedit can create and edit GigaStudio/Gigasampler instruments, with changes audible during playback. QSampler lacks some engine features, including instruments-database support, while JSampler supports all currently available engine features. Commercial use of the source, libraries, or applications in hardware or software requires prior written authorization.