Koala Sampler vs MilkyTracker
Koala Sampler
koalasampler.comMilkyTracker
milkytracker.orgSide by side
| Figure | Koala Sampler | MilkyTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 11 | 1 |
| Spec score · Beat Making Software | 8.9 (#1) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Spec score · AI beat makers | 9.0 (#2) | 7.8 (#22) |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 9.0 (#8) | 7.7 (#81) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI | Koala imports MIDI files, exports sequences as MIDI and supports USB or Bluetooth MIDI controllers. | The feature list includes MIDI In support. |
| Support | The help center provides knowledge-base articles, bug-report guidance, crash-log instructions and a contact route. | The project directs users to its forum for help and bug reports, and provides Matrix, Discord, and IRC community channels. |
| What it does | Koala records microphone sounds or imports audio, turns them into beats, applies effects, sequences ideas and resamples performances. | MilkyTracker is an open source, multi-platform music application for creating .MOD and .XM module files. |
Plans
Koala Sampler
- DesktopPrice not published
- Desktop Koala SamplerFree
- Desktop plugin trialFree
- Koala Sampler desktop plugin trialFree
- Koala Sampler (Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi)Free
- Sample packs$2.99, paid once
- Samurai Edition$3.99, paid once
- Koala Sampler for Android$4.99, paid once
- Koala Sampler for iOS$4.99, paid once
- Koala Sampler (iOS)$4.99, paid once
In their own words
Koala Sampler
Koala Sampler records sounds through a device microphone or imports audio for making beats and tracks. It can capture up to 64 samples and includes a high-resolution sequencer, keyboard mode, quantization, swing, and effects. Projects can be exported as WAV loops or tracks; the iOS version can also export Ableton Live Sets. MIDI control and Ableton Link support external control and Wi-Fi jamming. Optional in-app purchases add more tools: Samurai includes time-stretch algorithms, a piano roll, auto-chop, a three-band EQ, a polyphonic synth, and MIDI output. Mixer adds four channels, a main bus, and five effect slots per channel; its external plugin hosting is available on iOS, Mac, and Windows, but not Android. Koala Sampler is listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Desktop builds for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi are free for now, although the Windows build is in beta. The iOS app costs $4.99, paid once, with in-app purchases sold separately. The maker says mobile apps do not require an account and keep projects and audio on the device.
MilkyTracker
MilkyTracker is a free, open source music application for creating .MOD and .XM module files. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and additional platforms, with source builds also supported. Its tracker workflow aims to recreate Fasttracker II’s module playback and user experience, and .MOD files have ProTracker 2/3 playback modes. The editor supports up to 128 channels and allows simultaneous playback and editing; live mode enables pattern changes during playback. The sample editor includes waveform generators and effects, plus a beta synthesizer for generating looped or single- and multi-cycle waveforms. MilkyTracker imports more than 30 module formats and can load zipped, powerpacked, and UMX modules directly. It exports .MOD, .WAV, and .XM files, and can render songs or patterns to disk or to a sample. MIDI In is supported, but MIDI sequencing, third-party plugins, and cloud collaboration are not. Downloads include Linux AppImage and ZIP builds, Windows ZIP builds, and macOS DMG builds. The project says it will always be free, with optional donations, and its manual says it remains under development and advises use at the user's own risk.