TAL-Sampler: Vintage Sampler Synth Plugin by TAL Free Download

TAL-Sampler offers several digital-to-analog converter modes, including Emu II, AM6070, S1000, Sample Hold, Linear and Clean, meant to recall the sound of different hardware samplers. The developer says it down-samples the sample to the chosen sampling frequency, processes it according to the selected DAC, and then up-samples it to the target pitch, rather than applying simple bit crushing.

Emu II and AM6070 F modes use a steep 96dB low-pass reconstruction filter. Most DAC modes include a LEVEL slider that lowers volume and reduces sample quality, which is useful for adding grit to clean recordings. A variable sample rate adds another way to shape the character.

The plugin has four sample layers that can play four samples simultaneously. Each layer is shaped by three AHDSR envelopes, which include a vintage Digital or RC mode, and three LFOs offering triangle, saw, rectangle, random and noise shapes.

The MOD-Matrix routes these sources to the sound parameters. A self-resonating, zero-feedback delay filter provides 24, 12 and 6 dB low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, all-pass and notch responses. Built-in reverb, EQ and delay effects complete the signal path, and the GUI can be resized and recolored.