Sitala
Sitala is a drum sampler for arranging drum hits and one-shots.
What Sitala is
Sitala is a drum sampler for arranging drum hits and one-shots. Its 16 pads each play one sample in response to a MIDI note. Six controls adjust each sample’s shape, compression, tuning, tone, volume, and pan. It can detect separate hits in a loop and assign the slices to pads. MIDI Learn maps pad triggers and control values, with defaults for chromatic pitches, white keys, and General MIDI.
The desktop app is available standalone and as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, with formats varying by operating system. Its desktop release includes 808, Future Retro Pop, and Hip Hop Ultra kits. On iOS, its AudioUnit version works with software such as GarageBand, Cubasis, and AUM. Sitala 1.0 remains available free alongside Sitala 2. The Sitala 2 license costs $20, paid once for Windows and macOS personal computers; iOS purchases are separate. Linux is not supported in Sitala 2, though the previous release remains available.
Good
- Six controls shape each sample.
- Slices detected from loops can be assigned to pads.
- MIDI Learn maps pad triggers and control values.
- Desktop and iOS software integrations are listed.
- Sitala 1.0 remains available free.
Watch out
- Sitala 2 does not support Linux.
- Each instance has 16 pads.
- There is no sequencer or built-in effects beyond six controls.
- The Sitala 2 license covers Windows and macOS; iOS is separate.
Who it suits
Sitala suits music makers who want to trigger and shape drum samples from pads in desktop or iOS music software. Those seeking a sequencer, built-in effects, or melodic single-sample mode should note those features are not included.
Verdict
Sitala provides a focused set of drum-sampling controls, with loop slicing and MIDI mapping. Check its pad count, platform support, and lack of a sequencer before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Sitala's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Sitala 2 license | $20, paid once | License covers Windows and macOS personal computers · free upgrades for one year or the Sitala 2 development cycle, whichever is longer · iOS purchases are separate |
The facts
Each one read from Sitala's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- The maker lists fully offline activation as a Sitala 2.1.2 feature.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Beat slicing
- Sitala detects individual hits in a loop and can slice them onto a series of pads.checked 7 Oct 2001
- DAW integration
- The manual lists multiple outputs for REAPER, Logic, Live, Pro Tools, and other hosts; REAPER projects can collect Sitala kits and samples in the project folder.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Factory kits
- The desktop release includes 808, Future Retro Pop, and Hip Hop Ultra factory kits.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Formats
- The desktop app is available as standalone software and as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins, with formats varying by operating system.checked 7 Oct 2001
- MIDI
- MIDI Learn maps pad triggers and control values, with default mappings for chromatic pitches, white keys, and General MIDI.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Notable limits
- Sitala has no chromatic single-sample melodic mode, has 16 pads per instance, includes no built-in effects beyond its six controls, and has no sequencer.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Sound shaping
- Its six controls adjust shape, compression, tuning, tone, volume, and pan for each sample.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Support
- The manual directs users to the FAQ or to Send Feedback in Sitala’s options menu for help.checked 7 Oct 2001
- What it does
- Sitala is a drum sampler for drum hits and one-shots, with 16 pads that each play one sample triggered by a MIDI note.checked 7 Oct 2001
Money
- Free version
- The maker says Sitala 1.0 remains available for free alongside the paid Sitala 2 release.checked 7 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- iOS integration
- The iOS AudioUnit drum sampler can add percussion to GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, and other software that supports Apple AudioUnits.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Linux support
- Linux is not supported in Sitala 2, though the maker keeps the previous release available for download.checked 7 Oct 2001
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