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Android Apps > Music & Audio > Koala Sampler • Beat Maker
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Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

by elf audio · Music & Audio · $4.99
On Google Play since March 2020 · Data updated 2026-11-10

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker is made and published by elf audio. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with elf audio. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to elf audio and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedLoved by usersTop 10
Rating on Google Play
4.78
2,969 ratings
Installs
150 thousand
Last updated
November 6, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
68.3 MB

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker has 150 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.8 stars from 2,969 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Paid, Music & Audio in United Kingdom.

Official page on Google Play

Summary

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker by elf audio is a pocket-sized sampling studio that lets you record, load, and manipulate sounds to create beats on the go. Total downloads: 100,000+; recent 30-day downloads: 3.8K.

Pros & Cons

  • Pocket-sized, on-the-go sampling workflow that records 64 samples with a mic
  • Extensive FX toolkit (16 built-in + 16 DJ mix FX) for creative sound design
  • AI-assisted sample separation to isolate instruments within a sample
  • MIDI Out and Ableton Link enable external gear integration and collaborative jamming
  • Some advanced tools (e.g., pro timestretch, piano roll editor) are gated behind SAMURAI In-App Purchase, which may require additional purchase
  • Feature depth could present a learning curve for new users entering complex sampling and sequencing workflows
  • Large permission set (mic, location, storage, internet, etc.) typical for audio apps and ads, which may raise privacy considerations for some users

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Koala Sampler • Beat Maker for Android

★★★★★ Roger van Hout · Oct 18, 2026
Update after a full year of playing: This app got even better with the simple addition of the midi note-out sample. Now, Koala sampler can be used as a very competent sequencer for your hardware synths. So, Right now, you can have a fancy metronome, mixer, groove box, sampler, midi sequencer and more in an easy and fun to use package for about 12 euros
★★★★★ Jay C · Oct 1, 2026
Man, had this for some time, and it was good from the get go, but I gotta say I bought their sample packs just to support., because they gave updates for free and now with the automation and pitching and stems, this is a knocked it out of the Park. Thanks So Much to Elf Audio!!!!
★★☆☆☆ B A · Apr 6, 2026
The sampler works smoothly, but I am pretty disappointed at the lack of effects that can be applied to the sample after recording it, so that you can really play around with the sound. You can apply a single effect as you record, but there aren't a lot of options to change it up after.
★☆☆☆☆ MICHAEL BENNINGER · Jul 13, 2026
Every time it updates, something stops working. Now the whole app just crashes
★★☆☆☆ Mark Temple · Oct 4, 2026
Good but if you want to move a misplaced drum sound a popup says give me money they could have found a better way to make more money this should be a basic feature not an addon

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By elf audio, from Google Play

“Your pocket beat machine - sample anything, make beats anywhere”

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Description by elf audio Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Koala is the ultimate pocket-sized sampler. Record anything with your phone's mic or load your own sounds. Use Koala to create beats with those samples, add effects and create a track!

Koala's super intuitive interface helps you make a track in a flash - there is no brake pedal. You can also resample the output of the app back into the input, through the effects, so the sonic possibilities are endless.

Koala's design focuses totally on making the music-making process instant, keeping you in the flow and keeping it fun, not getting bogged down by pages of parameters and micro-editing.

"Been putting that $4 koala sampler to good use lately. Undeniably great tool that puts some of these expensive beat boxes to shame. A must cop."
-- flying lotus, twitter

* Record up to 64 different samples with your mic
* Transform your voice or any other sound with 16 superb built-in fx
* Import your own samples, or bring them in from videos
* Choose from one of 250 built-in sounds
* Resample the output of the app back into a new sample
* Export loops or entire tracks as professional quality WAV files
* Copy/paste or merge sequences just by dragging them
* Create beats with the high-resolution sequencer
* Use AI to separate samples into individual instruments (drums, bass, vocals and other)
* Keyboard mode lets you play chromatically or one of 9 scales
* Quantize, add swing to get the right feel
* Normal/One-shot/Loop/Reverse playback of samples
* 6 Choke groups
* Attack, release and tone adjustable on each sample
* Mute/Solo controls
* Note repeat
* Add any (or all) of the 16 effects to the entire mix
* MIDI controllable - play your samples on a keyboard
* Jam with others over WiFi with Ableton Link
* Set your own background image and choose from a growing list of background visual FX

NOTE: If you're having audio problems, try toggling "Use OpenSL (older devices)" in Koala's audio settings.

8 Built-in Microphone FX:
* More Bass
* More Treble
* Fuzz
* Robot
* Reverb
* Octave up
* Octave down
* Synthesizer

16 Built-in DJ Mix FX:
* Bit-crusher
* Pitch-shift
* Comb filter
* Ring modulator
* Reverb
* Stutter
* Gate
* Resonant High/Low Pass Filters
* Cutter
* Reverse
* Dub
* Tempo Delay
* Talkbox
* VibroFlange
* Dirty
* Compressor

Features included in SAMURAI In-App Purchase
* Pro-quality Timestretch (5 modes: Modern, Retro, Beats, Re-pitch and Cyclic)
* Piano roll editor
* Auto-chop (auto, equal, and lazy chop)
* 3 Band EQ
* Pocket operator sync out
* Quokka Synth - powerhouse polyphonic synthesizer
* MIDI Out - control external MIDI hardware with Koala's sequencer
* Chopper - multimodal sample chopping instrument

Features included in MIXER In-App Purchase
* Mix your beats professionally with a 4 channel mixer + main bus
* Route any sample to any channel
* Mute/solo, faders and accurate metering on every channel
* 5 effect slots per channel
* 29 high-quality effects - compressors, filters, phasers and more, with new effects to come

Recent changes:
- Midi mapping for many more things like Quokka and Bus Effects
- Record system audio as an input source (Android 10+ only)
- Relative MIDI CC knobs (encoders):
- (Samurai) Chopper DECAY control
- Quality control: change samplerate and interpolation per sample
- More accurate autochop
- Optimized timestretch to use less CPU
- Better midi sync
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
$4.99
Libraries
14
App size
68.3 MB
Needs Android
8.1+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

26 permissions · 14 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include microphone, location, storage, network state, in-app billing, and advertising identifiers. The app uses a foreground service and dynamic receivers; ensure you review mic/storage access and ad/license-related permissions. Overall, it aligns with typical audio apps but users should assess privacy settings and consent for data use.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.0.23
Launched
March 2020
  • Nov 6, 2026UpdateVersion 2.0.23
  • Oct 16, 2026UpdateVersion 2.0.15
  • Sep 29, 2026UpdateVersion 2.0.12
  • Sep 25, 2026UpdateVersion 2.0.11
  • Aug 20, 2026UpdateVersion 2.0.3
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
3.8 thousand
Per day
130
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
March 2020

Installs over time

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker has been installed 150 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 130 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#1
Chart
Top Paid
Music & Audio
Country
United Kingdom

Google Play Rankings for Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
26 United States Overall Top Paid
1 United Kingdom Music & Audio Top Paid
13 United Kingdom Overall Top Paid
4 United States Music & Audio Top Paid
26 United States Applications Top Paid
11 United Kingdom Applications Top Paid
23 Norway Overall Top Paid
23 Saudi Arabia Overall Top Paid
23 Slovakia Overall Top Paid
24 Indonesia Overall Top Paid
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Ranking history in United States

About the app and developer

About Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker is a music & audio app developed by elf audio.

How many times has Koala Sampler • Beat Maker been installed?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker has been installed 150 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 3.8 thousand times. It is ranked #1 in music & audio.

What is the rating of Koala Sampler • Beat Maker?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker is rated 4.78 out of 5 stars, based on 3 thousand ratings.

Is Koala Sampler • Beat Maker free?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker costs $4.99. The app size is 68.25 MB. The latest version available is 2.0.23. The last update was on November 6, 2026.

What are the requirements for Koala Sampler • Beat Maker?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker requires Android 8.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2020.

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Frequently asked questions about Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Is Koala Sampler • Beat Maker free?

No. Koala Sampler • Beat Maker costs $4.99 on Google Play.

Is Koala Sampler • Beat Maker still available?

Yes. Koala Sampler • Beat Maker is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on November 6, 2026.

Does Koala Sampler • Beat Maker contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Koala Sampler • Beat Maker as containing ads.

What Android version does Koala Sampler • Beat Maker require?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker runs on Android 8.1 and higher.

How large is Koala Sampler • Beat Maker?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker is 68.25 MB.

Is Koala Sampler • Beat Maker suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Koala Sampler • Beat Maker as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Koala Sampler • Beat Maker been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Koala Sampler • Beat Maker.

How do people rate Koala Sampler • Beat Maker?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker scores 4.78 out of 5 stars, from 2,969 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Koala Sampler • Beat Maker?

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker was developed by elf audio. It is listed in the music & audio category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Koala Sampler • Beat Maker?

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