Koala

Koala is a versatile music creation app designed to simplify the process of sampling and beat-making. It allows users to record up to 64 samples using their device's microphone, transforming any sound into a musical element. The app includes a range of built-in effects to enhance and customize these samples, offering flexibility in sound manipulation. Users can also load their own samples or choose from a library of 250 built-in sounds.

Koala features a high-resolution sequencer, enabling precise control over the arrangement of samples. The app supports various playback modes, including normal, one-shot, loop, and reverse, allowing for diverse creative possibilities. Additionally, it offers quantization and swing options to help achieve the desired rhythm and feel.

The app is compatible with MIDI controllers, allowing users to control samples and effects using external hardware. It also supports integration with other music apps through AudioBus and Inter-App Audio, making it a seamless addition to existing workflows. Furthermore, Koala is AUv3 compatible, enabling its use within popular DAWs like GarageBand and Logic.

Koala's intuitive interface is designed to keep users in the creative flow, minimizing complexity while maximizing musical output. It supports resampling, allowing users to continuously evolve their sounds by feeding the app's output back into its input. This feature, combined with its effects and sequencing capabilities, provides endless possibilities for sound experimentation and music production. The app also includes AI-powered sample separation, which can divide complex audio files into individual instruments like drums, bass, and vocals.

For those looking to collaborate or share their work, Koala supports export to professional-quality WAV files and direct integration with Ableton Live. It also allows for real-time collaboration over WiFi using Ableton Link. Overall, Koala offers a powerful yet accessible tool for musicians and producers seeking to create unique beats and tracks on the go.