Foundation Sampler
A simple sampler plugin built step-by-step in our tutorial series, designed to give you a solid foundation in audio plugin development.
- Built alongside a step-by-step video series
- Modern JUCE plugin setup using CMake
- Load and map your own samples to keys
- Core controls including decay and reverb
- Waveform display and visual feedback
- Designed as a foundation you can extend and customise
- Compatible with macOS and Windows in AU and VST3 formats
Learn How It’s Built
The Foundation Sampler is the finished example project from our free tutorial series, designed to give you a clear, practical introduction to building audio plugins.
In this series, we focus on the core building blocks – setting up a modern JUCE project, structuring your code, and implementing sample playback step-by-step. By starting simple, you can focus on understanding how everything fits together before extending the plugin with your own ideas.
The download and source code are provided as a working reference, so you can explore the plugin alongside the videos, test your understanding, and experiment with your own changes.
Watch the Series
Follow along as we build the Foundation Sampler step-by-step, from project setup through to a working instrument.
Part 1: Intro
Let's build this professional audio sampler plugin together with C++ and JUCE! This is perfect for intermediate developers ready to build real products, not just follow tutorials.Episode 1 introduces the sampler's features, architecture, and project set up.
Part 2: Loading and Playing Samples
Learn how to add sample playback to your JUCE plugin using the Synthesiser, SamplerVoice and SamplerSound classes. We go from silent gray rectangle to actually playing sounds.
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More videos coming soon!
System Requirements
- macOS 10.13 or later with native Apple Silicon support
- Windows 10 or later
- AU and VST3 formats
Foundation Sampler
- Step-by-step tutorial series
- JUCE plugin setup with CMake
- Sample loading and key mapping
- Decay and reverb controls
- Waveform display and visual feedback
- Built as a foundation to extend