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Serato Sample

Serato Sample is a plugin for music producers working with audio inside compatible digital audio workstations.

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#16 of 26
Score
6.1
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What Serato Sample is

Serato Sample is a plugin for music producers working with audio inside compatible digital audio workstations. It can sync, chop, pitch-shift, time-stretch, separate stems, and manipulate samples. Real-time stem separation divides tracks into acapella, melody, bass, and drum stems. Users can place up to 32 cue points on color-coded pads and trigger them with MIDI hardware, a computer, or a DAW piano roll. Sample is available in VST, AU, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows, and is plugin-only rather than standalone. Officially supported DAWs include Serato Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, and Maschine. Supported files include AAC, AIFF, MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, and WMA. A 30-day trial is available. The one-time license costs 129.00 USD, while Producer Suite costs $9.99 a month.

Good

  • Real-time separation into four stem types
  • Up to 32 color-coded cue points
  • VST, AU, and AAX formats
  • Supports many common sample formats
  • Works with MIDI hardware and piano rolls

Watch out

  • No standalone app
  • No free plan
  • Trial ends with editing restrictions
  • Costs $129, paid once

Who it suits

Sample suits new and experienced producers using compatible DAWs on macOS or Windows. It is for users who want sample slicing, cue triggering, and stem separation inside a plugin.

Verdict

Serato Sample offers focused sampling and stem tools inside supported DAWs. Choose between the perpetual license and Producer Suite, while noting that expired access prevents further project changes.

Plans and prices

From Serato Sample's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Producer Suite$9.99 a monthSerato Sample · Serato Hex FX · Serato Studio · all sound packs · Monthly; cancel anytime
Serato Sample$129, paid onceIncludes Serato Sample · One-time purchase; perpetual license

The facts

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

The company

Company
Serato says it makes audio software and launched its first product in 1999.checked 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealandchecked 28 Sep 2026

What it does

DAW integrations
The page lists Serato Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, and Maschine as officially supported DAWs.checked 8 Oct 2026
Intended users
Serato says Sample is designed for producers of all skill levels, from new to experienced.checked 8 Oct 2026
MIDI hardware
Sample supports MIDI hardware, and its pads can also be triggered from a computer or a DAW piano roll.checked 8 Oct 2026
Plugin formats
Sample is available in VST, AU, and AAX formats for compatible DAWs.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Serato Sample is an audio sampler plugin for music producers to sync, chop, pitch-shift, time-stretch, separate stems, and manipulate samples.checked 8 Oct 2026
Sample pads
Users can set and trigger up to 32 cue points on color-coded pads.checked 8 Oct 2026
Stem separation
It separates a track into acapella, melody, bass, and drum stems in real time.checked 8 Oct 2026
Subscription limit
After Producer Suite lapses, existing projects and tracks remain playable, but users cannot make further changes until they subscribe or buy.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support and tutorials
Serato provides tutorials and support for getting started with Sample.checked 8 Oct 2026

Money

Free trial
The fully featured trial lasts 30 days and requires no credit card.checked 8 Oct 2026
Trial limit
After the trial ends, Sample continues to work in existing project tracks, but users cannot make further changes until they subscribe or buy.checked 8 Oct 2026

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