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samplv1 is a free, open-source polyphonic sampler synthesizer for Linux, with stereo effects.

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#24 of 26
Score
5.7
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What samplv1 is

samplv1 is a free, open-source polyphonic sampler synthesizer for Linux, with stereo effects. It is available as a standalone JACK client and as an LV2 instrument plugin. The standalone version accepts MIDI input through JACK MIDI or ALSA MIDI, and supports JACK-session and NSM session management. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later, and lists its plan at no cost. Qt and libsndfile are required to build and run the software. JACK, ALSA, LV2, FFTW3, Rubber Band, and liblo are optional build-time components; NSM support requires liblo. The project site provides CMake instructions for building and installing from a source tarball, with /usr/local as the default install prefix. User settings are stored in a per-user configuration file. The listed release is version 1.5.0, released September 15, 2026, with an install package for factory and community presets and updated theme options. The project describes the software as being in a stable production phase while acknowledging that bugs remain.

Good

  • Free and open source under GNU GPL version 2 or later.
  • Available as a standalone app and LV2 plugin.
  • Standalone version accepts JACK MIDI and ALSA MIDI.
  • Supports JACK-session and NSM session management.

Watch out

  • Linux is the only listed platform.
  • Qt and libsndfile are required to build and run it.
  • The project says bugs remain.

Who it suits

samplv1 suits Linux users looking for a sampler instrument in standalone or LV2 form. It may fit users comfortable with the listed build requirements and source-based installation instructions.

Verdict

samplv1 offers both standalone and plugin use, with MIDI and session-management options. Check the required components and installation approach before choosing it.

Plans and prices

From samplv1's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
samplv1FreeFree, open-source software · GPL version 2 or later

The facts

Each one read from samplv1's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Configuration
Settings are stored per user in $HOME/.config/rncbc.org/samplv1.conf.checked 8 Oct 2001
Installation
The site gives CMake instructions to build and install from the source tarball, with /usr/local as the default install prefix.checked 8 Oct 2001
Latest release
The home page lists version 1.5.0, released September 15, 2026, with a factory/community presets install package and updated theme options.checked 8 Oct 2001
License
The project describes the software as free and open source under GNU GPL version 2 or later.checked 8 Oct 2001
Maintainer
The site identifies the maintainer as rncbc, also known as Rui Nuno Capela.checked 8 Oct 2001
MIDI
The standalone client supports both JACK MIDI and ALSA MIDI input.checked 8 Oct 2001
Optional components
JACK, ALSA, LV2, FFTW3, Rubber Band, and liblo are optional build-time components; liblo is needed for NSM support.checked 8 Oct 2001
Plugin
samplv1 is also available as an LV2 instrument plugin.checked 8 Oct 2001
Product
samplv1 is an old-school all-digital polyphonic sampler synthesizer with stereo effects.checked 8 Oct 2001
Requirements
Qt and libsndfile are mandatory build and runtime requirements.checked 8 Oct 2001
Stability
The project says bugs remain but considers samplv1 to be in a production/stable phase.checked 8 Oct 2001
Standalone
It runs as a standalone JACK client with JACK-session and NSM session management support.checked 8 Oct 2001
Support
The project directs bug reports, feature requests, discussion, and other development matters to its SourceForge project page.checked 8 Oct 2001

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