Koala Sampler • Beat Maker
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.
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 PlayComments on Koala Sampler • Beat Maker for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By elf audio, from Google Play“Your pocket beat machine - sample anything, make beats anywhere”
Description by elf audio Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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
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
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
Alternatives
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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 |
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?
People looking at Koala Sampler • Beat Maker also look at these music & audio apps: MPC Machine - Drum Sampler, Electrum Drum Machine/Sampler, Koala Screen Recorder, MPC MACHINE - Beat Maker, Groovebox 3 - Music Maker.
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