Sample Dicer
Sample Dicer is a four-layer one-shot sampler that turns raw audio into playable sounds that can change as they are triggered.
What Sample Dicer is
Sample Dicer is a four-layer one-shot sampler that turns raw audio into playable sounds that can change as they are triggered. Each drag-and-drop layer has waveform, volume, pitch, start, shift, and fade controls. Users can randomize samples and parameters together or independently, lock individual layers, and use Back to restore the previous roll. Performance features include per-trigger evolution, Round Robin, Burst repeat, chromatic key tracking, and up to 16 voices of polyphony. The interface offers twenty colour themes, scalable presets, and an optional Glitch Mode that changes both sound and visuals. Sample Dicer is available as AU and VST3 plug-ins and as a standalone application. The AU version is described for Logic Pro and other AU hosts. Listed requirements are macOS 26.0 or later, or Windows 10 or 11 on a 64-bit system with a VST3-compatible host. Free indie use allows commercial releases without royalties or attribution while combined annual company revenue stays below USD 1,000,000 and project production and development budget stays below USD 250,000. A paid commercial license is required if either threshold is reached.
Good
- Four layers have individual sound controls.
- Can randomize samples and parameters separately.
- Includes Round Robin and chromatic key tracking.
- Available as plug-ins and a standalone application.
- Free indie use permits qualifying commercial releases.
Watch out
- Requires macOS 26.0 or later, or Windows 10 or 11.
- Windows requires a 64-bit system and VST3-compatible host.
- A paid license is required at either stated threshold.
Who it suits
Sample Dicer suits sound designers, music producers, and creators working on games, film, video, or podcasts who want layered one-shot sounds. Its standalone version and AU or VST3 plug-ins offer different ways to use it, subject to the listed system requirements.
Verdict
Sample Dicer combines layered sample controls with several playback and randomization options. Check system compatibility and the revenue and project-budget limits if you plan to use it commercially.
Plans and prices
From Sample Dicer's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free indie use | Free | Combined annual company revenue below USD 1,000,000 · project production and development budget below USD 250,000 |
The facts
Each one read from Sample Dicer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Commercial use
- Eligible users can publish and monetize music, games, films and sound effects with no royalties or attribution.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Formats and hosts
- Sample Dicer is available as AU and VST3 plug-ins and a standalone application; the AU version is described for Logic Pro and other AU hosts.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Interface
- The interface offers twenty colour themes, scalable interface presets and an optional Glitch Mode that changes sound and visuals.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Layer controls
- Its four drag-and-drop slots provide waveform, volume, pitch, start, shift and fade controls for each sound.checked 5 Oct 2001
- License limits
- A paid commercial license is required if either the combined annual company revenue reaches USD 1,000,000 or the project's production and development budget reaches USD 250,000.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Performance features
- It includes per-trigger evolution, Round Robin, Burst repeat and chromatic key tracking.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Product
- Sample Dicer is a four-layer one-shot sampler that turns raw audio into playable, evolving sounds.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Randomization
- Users can randomize samples and parameters together or separately, lock layers, and recall the previous roll with Back.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker invites questions, feedback and licensing inquiries and offers donations to fund features and maintenance.checked 5 Oct 2001
- System requirements
- The maker lists macOS 26.0 or later and Windows 10 or 11 on a 64-bit system with a VST3-compatible host.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Use cases
- The maker lists game development, film, video and podcasts, music production, sound design, live performance, rapid prototyping and sample-library creation as use cases.checked 5 Oct 2001
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