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Samplette: Free Sample Finder & Pro Price

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Summary

Samplette is one of the quickest ways to dig for fresh samples, and the free plan is enough to see if it fits your workflow.

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Pros and cons

What we like

  • Free random player with useful Discogs release data.
  • Up to 10,000 favorites even on the free plan.
  • Filters by genre, style, region and year.
  • Pro is cheap at $9.99 a month, with a 7-day trial.
  • Surfaces rare tracks that are less likely to be sampled already.

What could be better

  • No sample clearance or licensing help.
  • Relies on YouTube videos that can disappear.
  • Pro doesn't remove YouTube ads.
  • No annual plan or downloads.

Key features

  • Random playlist: Plays a random, little-known track with one click.
  • Advanced filters: Tags, topic channels and more-from-this-label tools on Pro.
  • Playlists: Up to 200 playlists, exportable to YouTube on Pro.
  • Recent history: Your last 1,000 discovered tracks on Pro.
  • Notes: Save timestamps and ideas on favorites.
  • Gems playlist: Rising tracks before they trend, on Pro.

Screenshots

Samplette random sample player
Samplette Pro pricing terms
Samplette free vs Pro summary
Samplette random sample player

Full review

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Samplette is a free sample discovery site that plays random, rare tracks from YouTube so producers can dig for samples. Samplette Pro costs $9.99 a month.

Samplette is digital crate digging. Press Random and it plays an obscure track from YouTube, often one with a few hundred views, next to its release details from Discogs: artist, release, year, label, genre, style and region. Producers use it to find loops, breaks and chops that haven’t been sampled to death. It’s not an AI generator; it’s a discovery tool that sits well next to AI music apps. We checked the Samplette pricing terms and the player on October 27, 2026.

Is Samplette free?

Yes. You can use the random player, search filters and favorites for free. Free and Pro accounts can both save up to 10,000 favorites and 200 saved filters. Free users see Samplette ads; YouTube’s own ads can still play on any plan, because the music streams from YouTube.

Pro is for producers who dig every day. It adds playlists, advanced filters, your recent history, notes and the Gems playlist of rising tracks.

Samplette pricing terms: Pro base price $9.99 per month

Samplette Pricing (2026)

PlanPriceWhat you get
Free$0Random player, filters, up to 10,000 favorites and 200 saved filters, with Samplette ads
Pro$9.99/monthUp to 200 playlists (1,000 tracks each), YouTube playlist export, advanced filters, 1,000-track recent history, notes, Gems playlist, no Samplette ads
Free trial$0 for 7 daysNew Pro subscriptions may include a 7-day trial; a payment method is saved at signup
From samplette.io/pricing (effective October 7, 2026), checked October 27, 2026. Regional prices and taxes can differ at checkout.

Pro renews monthly; there’s no annual plan in the terms. Payments go through Paddle, and you can ask for a refund within 14 days of the first payment or a renewal. If you trial Pro and cancel, the 14-day window only starts once the trial converts and you’re charged.

Samplette free vs Pro summary: Pro $9.99 a month with a 7-day trial

How to dig for samples with Samplette

  • Start random: hit Random and skip until something has a usable intro, break or vocal.
  • Narrow it down: filter by genre, style, region or year to stay in one sound.
  • Follow the thread: on Pro, use “more from this release, artist, channel or label” to dig deeper.
  • Save and note: favorite tracks, and on Pro add notes like the timestamp of a loop.
  • Check the rights: Samplette finds the record; clearing a sample for release is still on you.
Samplette random player showing a track with Discogs release data

Samplette and AI music tools

Many producers now pair real-record digging with AI. You might flip a Samplette find, then build the rest with an AI generator such as Suno or Stable Audio. If you want vocals on top, our list of the best free AI singing voice generators compares the free plans.

Limitations

  • No sample clearance: finding a track doesn’t give you the right to use it in a release.
  • Depends on YouTube: videos can disappear, and YouTube ads aren’t removed by Pro.
  • No downloads: it’s a player and organizer, not a sample pack.
  • Monthly only: Pro has no annual discount.

TechPilot.ai’s Verdict on Samplette

Samplette is one of the quickest ways to dig for fresh samples, and the free plan is enough to see if it fits your workflow.

Pro is worth it if you dig daily and want playlists, history and notes; just remember that clearing samples is still your job.

Samplette FAQ

Is Samplette free?

Yes. Samplette’s random player, filters and favorites are free, with ads. Free accounts can save up to 10,000 favorites and 200 filters. Pro adds playlists, history and the Gems playlist.

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How much does Samplette cost?

Samplette Pro has a base price of $9.99 a month, billed monthly through Paddle. New subscriptions may include a 7-day free trial, and regional prices can vary at checkout.

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What is Samplette used for?

Producers use Samplette to find obscure records to sample. It plays random, little-viewed tracks from YouTube with Discogs release details such as year, label, genre and region.

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Can I use samples I find on Samplette in my music?

Only if you clear them. Samplette helps you discover records but doesn’t license them, so get permission from the rights holders before releasing music that uses a sample.

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Can I get a refund on Samplette Pro?

Yes, within 14 days of the first payment or a renewal, by emailing Samplette support. After a free trial, the 14 days start when the trial converts and you’re charged.