Beatmaker 3
6.7#4 in beat making software$49 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
VisitBeatmaker 3 vs Koala Sampler
Koala Sampler
8.4#4 in audio editing software$2.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Beatmaker 3 | Koala Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bremen, Germany | Sidcup, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Plugin formats | Beatmaker supports 64-bit VST 2, VST 3, AU 2, and AAX formats; AU 2 requires Logic Pro X or newer, and AAX has no Apple Silicon native support. | Plugin hosting supports AUv3 on iOS, Audio Units, CLAP and VST3 on macOS, and CLAP and VST3 on Windows. |
Beatmaker 3 plans
- Individual Beatmaker title$49, paid once
- Beatmaker 3 Bundle$99.50, paid once
Koala Sampler plans
- Desktop—
- Koala Sampler (Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi)Free
- Desktop Koala SamplerFree
- Desktop plugin trialFree
- Koala Sampler desktop plugin trialFree
- Sample packs$2.99, paid once
Pick Beatmaker 3 if…
It suits producers and composers looking for genre-focused, ready-to-play beats and grooves. Its MIDI export and real-time phrase triggering may suit workflows that involve editing beats in a DAW or performing them live.
Pick Koala Sampler if…
It suits people who want to make beats or tracks from recorded or imported sounds. The iOS version may suit users who want Ableton Live Set export.