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Serato Sample review

#9 of 26 in Sampler Software

A focused DAW sampler for stem separation, slicing and chromatic sample playback.

8.4/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Serato Sample is a desktop sampler plugin for music producers working inside a digital audio workstation. It focuses on chopping, rearranging and replaying audio, with stem separation for acapella, melody, bass and drum parts. Producers can use up to 32 assignable cue points and sample pads, Set Slicer and sample-finding tools, Keyboard Mode for chromatic playback, and support for AAC, AIFF, MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC and WMA files. It runs on macOS and Windows through a compatible DAW rather than as a standalone sampler.

Pricing offers two routes. The Buy plan costs $129 USD one time and includes Serato Sample with a perpetual license. Producer Suite costs $9.99 USD per month and includes Serato Sample, Serato Hex FX, Serato Studio, all sound packs and the option to cancel anytime. A 30-day free trial is available. The subscription suits producers who also want the included Serato products and sound packs, while the one-time license is the clearer fit for buyers who want to avoid recurring payments.

Its workflow depth comes from combining BPM synchronization, sample analysis, key shifting, pitch control, time stretching, beat grids, pad quantization, per-pad output routing, parameter controls, MIDI hardware triggering and velocity mode. Integrations include Serato Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio and Maschine, with VST, VST3, AU and AAX Native formats. Choose Serato Sample if stem separation and flexible sample slicing are central to your production. Choose another option if you need a standalone sampler or do not want to work through a DAW.

Serato Sample pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Stem separation isolates acapella, melody, bass and drum parts.
    • Up to 32 cue points support detailed chopping and triggering.
    • Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio and Maschine.
  • Where it doesn't
    • Plugin-only operation requires a compatible DAW.
    • No free plan is included.
    • The full purchase costs $129 upfront.

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