Soundplant
Soundplant turns a computer keyboard into a multitrack sample trigger and playable musical instrument.
What Soundplant is
Soundplant turns a computer keyboard into a multitrack sample trigger and playable musical instrument. Users can drag sound files onto its 88 keys or trigger sounds through MIDI. The software supports playlists, recording, unlimited sound polyphony, and per-key effects including volume, panning, EQ, pitch, reverb, and distortion. It is a desktop app for Windows and macOS, with MIDI input and output-device selection, including ASIO on Windows. The free version is for noncommercial use and includes 25 launches of paid features; afterward, a reminder screen appears every five launches. Free use is limited to 16-bit uncompressed WAV files. A Single User License costs $69, paid once, covers one person using Windows and Mac, and permits installation on multiple computers for that user. The license lasts for the version purchased and includes two years of free upgrades. The standalone application works offline, requires no account, and collects no user data. Minimum systems are Windows 10 or later, 64-bit, and macOS 10.14 or later.
Good
- Maps sound files to 88 keyboard keys.
- Supports MIDI triggering and output-device selection.
- Includes playlists, recording, and unlimited polyphony.
- Works offline without an account.
- One license can be installed on multiple computers for one user.
Watch out
- Free version is limited to noncommercial use.
- Free audio is limited to 16-bit uncompressed WAV.
- Paid license is a $69.00 USD one-time purchase.
- Refunds are limited to purchase mistakes.
Who it suits
It suits performers and educators who want to trigger samples from a computer keyboard, including in live music, theater, radio, film, or classroom settings. The license covers one user on Windows and Mac.
Verdict
Soundplant is a desktop tool for assigning samples and effects to keyboard keys. Its free version has format and use limits; the paid license removes those stated free-feature limits and is sold as a one-time purchase.
Plans and prices
From Soundplant's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Single User License | $69, paid once | 1 person · Windows and Mac · Install on multiple computers for that same user · One-time purchase; license lasts forever for the version purchased and includes 2 years of free upgrades. |
The facts
Each one read from Soundplant's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio features
- It supports playlists, recording, unlimited sound polyphony, and per-key real-time effects including volume, panning, EQ, pitch, reverb, and distortion.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Soundplant supports MIDI input and output-device selection, including ASIO on Windows; the maker also documents virtual audio routing with tools such as BlackHole and VB-CABLE.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Key assignment
- Users can drag and drop sound files onto 88 keyboard keys, or trigger sounds using MIDI.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License terms
- A license is per user rather than per computer, and a single user can use the same license on multiple Windows and Mac computers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Paid feature limits
- The free version is limited to WAV, 16-bit uncompressed audio; paid features add compressed and video-file audio formats, recording, background key input, MIDI, multiple instances, output-device selection, and sample rates above 48 kHz.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The standalone application collects no user data, works without an internet connection, has no ads, and requires no account; purchase processing requests transaction information.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- Refunds are limited to purchase mistakes such as typos, quantity errors, or buying the wrong version; the maker recommends trying the free download before purchase.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides technical support, bug reports, and feature requests by email at [email protected].checked 3 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker lists Windows 10 or later, 64-bit, and macOS 10.14 or later as minimum supported systems.checked 3 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Soundplant turns a computer keyboard into a low-latency multitrack sample trigger and playable musical instrument.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes use in live music and sound effects, theater, radio, film, podcasting, streaming, presentations, studios, classrooms, and other performance or education settings.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Free version
- The free version is available for noncommercial use and includes a 25-launch trial of paid features; after that it has a nag screen every five launches.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Caldwell, New Jersey, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
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