New Release — May 2026

Xtractpler 3.6

The Fastest Way to Build Professional Sample Libraries Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

From any instrument — hardware, software, or live — to a fully mapped, loop-ready sample library in minutes. With pristine 32-bit / 96 kHz fidelity and one-click export to 12+ professional formats.

What's New in v3.6

The most significant leap in Xtractpler's history — addressing every real-world friction point that serious sound designers encounter.

Tail Parameter

Never lose a reverb decay or pad release again. Set per-row tail capture time so sharp snares and lush pads coexist in the same session — your samples will breathe naturally.

Real-Time Stereo Waveform

A redesigned dual-band display shows the left channel (top) and right channel (bottom) simultaneously — live during capture and interactively in the Review tab.

Auto-Loop Export

Xtractpler calculates seamless loop points, applies a crossfade, and writes loop metadata directly into your exported presets. One click — perfectly looping pads and keys in every format.

Dynamic Audio Routing

Total control over which hardware input channels, sample rate (up to 96 kHz), and recording format (32-bit float, 24-bit, 16-bit) Xtractpler uses — per session, per capture mode.

12+ Export Formats

Standard license covers Decent Sampler, Ableton Sampler, Bitwig, Sitala, and SFZ. Pro adds Logic Pro EXS24, Ableton Drum Rack, Akai MPC, Hydrogen, Studio One, Elektron, and Roland SPD-SX PRO.

32-bit Float / 96 kHz

Choose between lossless 32-bit float, 24-bit, or 16-bit WAV at sample rates up to 96 kHz. A persistent footer badge keeps your active quality settings visible at all times.

Session Safety

Overwrite protection before any capture, Capture Path Lock so renames never break your session, and a real-time footer alert bar for status, warnings, and confirmations.

In-App Pro Upgrade

Unlock all Pro & Hardware formats instantly from inside Xtractpler — no re-download, no reinstall. File → Upgrade to Pro or Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+U.

Fully Cross-Platform

Native builds for macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11, and Linux — same five-tab workflow everywhere. All .xcfg projects from v3.0 are fully compatible.

New in v3.6

The Tail Parameter — Never Miss a Note Release

Every pad, piano, or reverb-drenched lead keeps sounding after the note ends. With the new Tail(s) column in the Sample Configuration Grid, you simply enter how many seconds of release to capture per row.

A sharp snare set to 0 s and a lush string pad set to 4 s can live in the same session without compromise. Your samples will breathe naturally. Your instruments will feel alive.

Xtractpler v3.6 main screen showing the new Tail parameter column
Close-up of the Tail column in Xtractpler's Sample Configuration Grid

Per-Row Tail Configuration

Complete creative freedom over how much release each instrument row captures — without touching any other row.

  • Per-row setting — Assign a different tail duration to every row in your grid. Short for drums, long for synth pads.
  • Zero friction — One column, one number. Xtractpler handles the timing and slicing automatically.
  • Session-level control — Collection Name and File Prefix are now set once in Configure, preventing any misnamed export job.
Xtractpler v3.6 Review tab showing the dual-band stereo waveform display

Real-Time Stereo Waveform Display

See exactly what you are capturing — left channel on top, right channel on bottom — live during capture and interactively in the Review tab.

  • Dual-band view — Instant visual feedback on stereo imaging, signal levels, and transient accuracy without leaving the app.
  • Interactive Review tab — Loop region markers, transient detection overlays, and DAW-style drag controls for Attack and Silence thresholds.
  • Loop analytics — On-screen metadata showing exact loop Start/End points, length in frames, and total duration in seconds.
Xtractpler v3.6 Hardware Setup showing dynamic audio channel selection

Total Control Over Audio Routing

The overhauled Hardware Setup is now the single authoritative place for every aspect of how audio enters Xtractpler.

  • Dynamic channel selection — Input channels populated directly from your device hardware: MOTU M4, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, VB-Cable (8 ch), loopback, and more.
  • Sample rate control — Auto, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz — per session.
  • Recording format — 32-bit float (lossless), 24-bit, or 16-bit WAV output. Export Quality Mismatch Warning alerts you with a one-click MATCH button if settings don't align.
Xtractpler v3.6 Export tab showing the new Auto-Loop Export option

Auto-Loop Export — Seamless Loops, Zero Effort

Xtractpler automatically calculates seamless loop points, applies a crossfade, and writes loop metadata directly into each exported preset.

  • One click — Pads, strings, and keys loop perfectly inside Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Decent Sampler, and more. No separate looping tool needed.
  • Velocity-aware mapping — Every format receives carefully constructed velocity layers, round-robins, ADSR envelopes, and note ranges — all pre-configured.
  • Free formats — Decent Sampler (.dsbundle), Ableton Sampler (.adv), Bitwig (.multisample), Sitala, and SFZ included in the standard license.
Xtractpler v3.6 persistent footer alert bar showing quality badge and warnings

A Smarter, Safer Workflow

A set of thoughtful quality-of-life features that eliminate the small mistakes that ruin a long capture session.

  • Overwrite protection — A confirmation dialog appears before any existing files are overwritten. Never lose a good take by accident.
  • Capture Path Lock — The raw capture folder is remembered for the entire session. Renaming the collection never breaks file management or exports.
  • Persistent footer alerts — Status messages, quality warnings, and the active Capture Quality Badge are always visible at the bottom of the app.
Xtractpler Pro export formats menu showing Logic, Ableton Drum Rack, Akai MPC, Roland, Elektron

Pro & Hardware Export Formats

Unlock all professional and hardware formats with a single in-app upgrade — no reinstall required.

Standard (Free License)

  • Decent Sampler (.dsbundle)
  • Ableton Sampler (.adv)
  • Bitwig (.multisample)
  • Sitala
  • SFZ

Pro (Upgrade In-App)

  • Logic Pro EXS24
  • Ableton Drum Rack (.adg)
  • Akai MPC Beats (.xpm)
  • Hydrogen Drumkit
  • Studio One Impact
  • Elektron (Digitakt / Analog Rytm)
  • Roland SPD-SX PRO
Xtractpler v3.6 Internal capture at 96 kHz 32-bit float

Internal Capture (VST3 / AU) & Offline Render

When your sound lives inside plug-ins, Internal (VST3/AU) capture renders through your chain without relying on real-time playback headroom.

  • Offline Audio Render — The host-style offline pass slashes capture time versus traditional real-time recording, especially on dense instrument stacks.
  • Repeatable results — Same grid, same chain: ideal for batching velocities and round-robins with minimal drift.
  • Cross-platform — VST3 on Windows and Linux; VST3 and AU on macOS, all from the same tabbed workflow.

See It in Action

macOS — New Tail Column

Xtractpler v3.6 main screen on macOS showing the new Tail parameter
The new Tail column on Apple Silicon–native macOS.

Capture — Stereo Waveform

Xtractpler v3.6 real-time stereo waveform display during capture
Real-time L/R waveform monitoring during capture on macOS.

Review — Interactive Waveform

Xtractpler v3.6 interactive stereo waveform in the Review tab
Interactive waveform viewer with loop markers and transient overlays.

Try Xtractpler for Free

Download the fully functional demo and start building sample libraries right now. (Demo is limited to 3 velocity rows and 1 round-robin per session.)

Professional Export Showcase

Sample-accurate loops, crossfades, and multi-velocity mapping — delivered ready-to-play across the industry's leading DAWs and hardware samplers.

Ableton Sampler multi-velocity library exported by Xtractpler
Ableton Sampler — Multi-velocity Mapping
Logic Pro EXS24 library with loop points exported by Xtractpler
Logic Pro EXS24 — Loop Points & Stretch
Akai MPC Keygroup Program exported by Xtractpler
Akai MPC — Keygroup Program
Bitwig Studio multisample exported by Xtractpler
Bitwig Studio — Multisample Precision
Roland SPD-SX PRO kit exported by Xtractpler
Roland SPD-SX PRO — Layer A & B Kit
Logic Pro EXS24 consolidated audio drum kit exported by Xtractpler
Logic Pro EXS24 — Consolidated Audio File

Get Xtractpler

One perpetual license per platform. Free update for all existing v3.0 and v3.5 license holders.