Decent Sampler
The free Decent Sampler plugin plays samples in Decent Sampler format and is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS.
About Decent Sampler
Decent Sampler is a sample player plugin for libraries in the Decent Sampler format, using dspreset and dslibrary files. It is available as VST, VST3, AU, AAX, AUv3, or standalone depending on platform, with listed support for Windows 10 and above, Mac on Intel and ARM, Linux on x64 and ARM64, and iOS.
Key features
- Plays sample libraries in dspreset and dslibrary formats
- Available as VST and VST3 on Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Available as AU on Mac and AUv3 on iOS
- Available as AAX on Windows and Mac
- Runs as standalone app on Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS
- Opens SFZ files with master-section settings carried over
Best for: Musicians who use sample libraries made for the Decent Sampler format.
Good for
- Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS
- Offers VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone options by platform
- Supports Intel and ARM processors on Mac and Linux
Watch out for
- Designed to play dspreset and dslibrary files
- Requires Windows 10 or above on Windows
- AAX is listed only for Windows and Mac
Decent Sampler at a glance
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Decent Sampler FAQ
What files does Decent Sampler play?
Sample libraries in the Decent Sampler format with dspreset and dslibrary extensions.
What versions are available for Linux?
VST, VST3, and Standalone for x64 and ARM64.
How can bugs be reported?
Through the contact form or directly in the bug tracker, which requires a separate account.
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