Bird's - Rolling Sampler

Rolling Sampler

Rolling Sampler records the audio reaching it in a loop as long as it is running.

The recorded bits can be highlighted and dragged out anywhere.

Windows | 64 bit | - Standalone, CLAP, VST3

macOS | 10.11+ | - Standalone, CLAP, AU, VST3

Linux | x86_64 | - Standalone, CLAP, VST3

Delivered to purchase e-mail.

Bird's - Rolling Sampler

Unlike traditional recorders, Rolling Sampler only keeps the last user configurable amount of seconds/minutes of audio inside memory (RAM), and only creates audio files when a selection is dragged out of the plugin.

This means that it has constant memory usage, and can be inserted anywhere and run forever without blowing up your drive space or memory usage.

This makes it a great companion for quickly capturing sound design sessions, retrospectively recording audio in case you forget to hit record, quickly resampling audio over and over for certain music genres, and for many other applications.

  • Instantly resample audio, anywhere.
  • Simple, elegant, fun.
  • Retrospectively record audio, don't lose ideas or sounds.
  • Use the standalone version to capture one of your audio inputs.
  • Use the gestures for a fast and efficient workflow.
  • Can be tailored to your workflow.

Pull the display using middle drag:

Preview the recorded audio using alt + click:

Pause the sampler by hitting ctrl/command + click:

Zoom the display using ctrl/command + shift click:

That is all you need to know to start using it effectively.

Try the demo!

Try the demo!

Limitations:

-> Fixed recording duration

-> Periodic noise

Bird's - Rolling Sampler

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the audio files that I drag out saved? +

You will be prompted to select a folder once you load in the plugin.

This folder is where the audio files will be saved. You can change this folder anytime through plugin settings.

Does this plugin constantly create new audio files? +

No, the files are only created when you drag them out, everything else is kept in memory.

Does Rolling Sampler run natively on Apple silicon? +

Yes, both the standalone and plugin versions of Rolling Sampler run natively on Apple silicon and older macOS devices.

How can I update Rolling Sampler? +

The download button in the delivery email always downloads the latest version of Rolling Sampler.

If you have made a purchase, and lost the email, you can reach out using the contact information below.

Can I change the recording duration? +

By default the plugin will only keep the last 45 seconds of audio in memory. However you can right click the plugin to change it up to a maximum of 10 minutes.

The audio files I drag out have BPM information in the filename, can I disable that? +

You can right click the plugin and go into the settings to disable this feature.

It is enabled by default to prevent auto-warping in certain DAWs.

Does this plugin work in Logic Pro and GarageBand? +

Yes, however Logic Pro and GarageBand save CPU power by smartly turning off effects for processing.

While this creates no problems for using it, the plugin will sometimes stop recording when it is not receiving any audio and the playback is stopped, in both Logic Pro and GarageBand.

If in doubt, try the free demo!

Does this plugin work on Linux? +

Yes, however Rolling Sampler cannot drag and drop files in some combinations of DAWs and Linux distributions.

Because of this it is recommended to try the demo before you purchase.

Rolling Sampler been tested on Ubuntu 22.10 during development.

Can the standalone version capture system audio? +

While not directly supported by Rolling Sampler, it is possible to set this up with loopback drivers or a virtual audio cable. This feature may directly be supported by Rolling Sampler in the future. If you are using Rolling Sampler inside of a DAW on Windows, you can directly use it alongside System Audio Bridge.

I have lost the delivery email, what can I do? +

Feel free to reach out anytime using the contact information that can be found on this page. I resolve these issues as soon as I physically can.

Activation

  • A serial number, along with a download will be delivered to your e-mail after purchase.
  • Copy the serial number/license key and open Rolling Sampler to activate it.
  • If you don't see an option to activate, you still have the demo version installed.
  • No internet connection is required for activation.

Contact

  • You can reach me over at info@birdsthings.com.