Decent Sampler vs Speedrum 2

Decent Sampler9.1Visit SSpeedrum 28.6Visit

Higher score Decent Sampler #3 in Sampler Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Decent Sampler

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S Speedrum 2 #7 in Sampler Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Apisonic Audio

• Decent Sampler fits best

  Most users wanting a free general-purpose sampler

• Speedrum 2 fits best

  Drum producers needing sequencing and layered pads

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Side by side

Feature	Decent Sampler 9.1/10 Visit ↗	SSpeedrum 2 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Sampler Software	#7 in Sampler Software
Best for	Most users wanting a free general-purpose sampler	Drum producers needing sequencing and layered pads
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free	€99 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Decent Sampler 3/4 · Speedrum 2 3/4
Sample mapping	✓	✓
Round-robin playback	✓	✓
Granular engine	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Standalone app	✓	✓
Specs
Plugin support	Both	Both
Maximum polyphony	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported sample formats	WAV, AIFF, FLAC	WAV, AIF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, REX
Our review
Pros	Free access with standalone and plugin versions Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS Supports mapping, round-robin, looping, effects, and streaming	64 pads with up to 16 sample layers per pad Step sequencing, MIDI export, slicing, and round-robin playback VST, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone, and three operating systems
Cons	Designed for DecentSampler-format libraries Requires compatible .dspreset or .dslibrary content No paid tiers for expanded features or library compatibility	No free plan; the full product costs €99 one-time The demo disables drumkit loading and plugin-state reloading Sales are final, subject to EULA exceptions
Our verdict	Decent Sampler is a free sample player for composers and music producers who need to play compatible sample libraries without a paid plan. It loads .dspreset and .dslibrary files and is available as both plugin and standalone software. The… Read the review →	Speedrum 2 is a sample-based MPC-style drum machine and sequencer for music producers who want layered pad performance, drum programming, and sample manipulation in one instrument. Its 64 drum pads support up to 16 sample layers per pad,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Decent Sampler — where it wins

  • Free access with standalone and plugin versions
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS
  • Supports mapping, round-robin, looping, effects, and streaming

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for DecentSampler-format libraries
  • Requires compatible .dspreset or .dslibrary content
  • No paid tiers for expanded features or library compatibility

• Speedrum 2 — where it wins

  • 64 pads with up to 16 sample layers per pad
  • Step sequencing, MIDI export, slicing, and round-robin playback
  • VST, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone, and three operating systems

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the full product costs €99 one-time
  • The demo disables drumkit loading and plugin-state reloading
  • Sales are final, subject to EULA exceptions

• Decent Sampler9.1/10 · Free plan

  A capable free sampler for compatible libraries across desktop and iOS.

  Visit Decent SamplerFull verdict →
• SSpeedrum 28.6/10 · Paid

  A €99 sampler for layered drum sequencing, slicing, effects, and flexible routing.

  Visit Apisonic AudioFull verdict →