Independent audio developer Flavio Passa has announced the release of an update to its automated sample library creation tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Version 3.6 of Xtractpler introduces a suite of features that address the real-world friction points every serious sound designer and sample library creator has encountered: unfinished note tails, invisible audio routing, instrument mapping locked behind paywalls, and loop points that need endless manual tweaking.
Whether you’re slicing up a software synthesizer, recording a grand piano, or tapping a vintage drum machine, Xtractpler v3.6 turns hours of tedious editing into a matter of minutes — with pristine, studio-grade results straight out of the box.
Never miss a note tail again
The most requested feature since Xtractpler’s launch is finally here: the Tail parameter.
Every pad player, sound designer, or instrument creator who has sampled a piano, a pad synthesizer, or a reverb-heavy lead knows the problem: the note ends, but the sound keeps going. Until now, capturing those slowly dying releases required careful manual work or accepting that your sampler library would feel “cut off.”
With the new Tail(s) column in the Sample Configuration Grid, you simply type how many seconds of release you want captured per instrument or note — and Xtractpler handles the rest. Each row in your session can have its own tail setting, so a sharp snare and a lush string pad can coexist in the same capture session without compromise.
Your samples will breathe naturally. Your instruments will feel alive.
See what you’re capturing — in real time, in stereo
Xtractpler v3.6 introduces a completely redesigned real-time stereo waveform display in both the Capture and Review tabs. The new dual-band view shows the left channel (top) and right channel (bottom) simultaneously, giving you instant visual feedback on stereo imaging, signal levels, and transient accuracy — right when you need it, without leaving the app.
The overhauled Review tab pairs this view with an interactive waveform viewer, loop region markers, and transient detection overlays. Reviewing, auditing, and approving your captures has never been faster or more intuitive.
Export to more instruments than ever — now with loop metadata baked in
Xtractpler v3.6 expands its export ecosystem to cover the most-used samplers and DAW instruments on the market today:
Free (Standard License):
- Decent Sampler (.dsbundle) — with full UI and effects
- Ableton Sampler (.adv) — native chromatic instrument preset
- Bitwig Studio (.multisample)
- Sitala (.sitala)
- SFZ
Pro (Pro License, upgrade in-app):
- Logic Pro — EXS24, with optional single consolidated audio file
- Ableton Drum Rack (.adg)
- Akai MPC Beats (.xpm)
- Hydrogen Drumkit
- Studio One Impact
- Elektron (Digitakt / Analog Rytm)
- Roland SPD-SX PRO
Every format receives Xtractpler’s carefully constructed mapping logic: velocity layers, round-robins, ADSR envelopes, and note ranges — all pre-configured.
And with the new Auto-Loop Export feature, Xtractpler goes even further: it automatically calculates seamless loop points, applies a crossfade for smooth playback, and writes the loop metadata directly into the exported preset. One click — and your pads, strings, and keys loop perfectly inside Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Decent Sampler, and more. No separate looping tool needed.
Total control over your audio routing
Version 3.6 completely overhauls Hardware Setup, making it the single, authoritative place to configure every aspect of how audio enters Xtractpler. Depending on your capture mode, you now have full, independent access to:
- The specific input channel(s) on your audio interface — populated dynamically from your device’s actual hardware, supporting multi-channel interfaces such as the MOTU M4, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (and many others), VB-Cable (8 channels), and loopback inputs.
- Sample rate control: Auto, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz — per session.
- Recording format: 32-bit float (lossless), 24-bit, or 16-bit WAV output.
Whether you capture through a plug-in, route audio from another application, or mic up a live instrument, Xtractpler v3.6 gives you the routing clarity that professional workflows demand. A persistent Capture Quality Badge in the application footer keeps the active rate and format visible at all times, and a smart Export Quality Mismatch Warning alerts you — with a one-click MATCH button — when your export settings don’t align with what was captured, preventing silent quality loss.
A smarter workflow from the moment you open the app
Xtractpler v3.6 also introduces a series of thoughtful quality-of-life improvements that reduce friction throughout the entire pipeline:
- Session management: Collection Name and File Prefix are now set in Configure — once, before you capture — eliminating the risk of a misnamed export job.
- Pre-capture overwrite protection: If files already exist in your target folder, a confirmation dialog appears before anything is overwritten. Never lose a good take by accident again.
- Capture Path Lock: The folder where your raw captures were recorded is remembered for the entire session. Even if you rename the collection later, exports, reviews, and file management always point to the correct location.
- Real-time footer alerts: Status messages, quality warnings, and confirmation prompts appear in a persistent footer bar — clear, contextual, and always visible.
Upgrade to Pro — instantly, from inside the app
Standard license holders can now unlock all Pro & Hardware formats directly from within Xtractpler — no re-download, no reinstall. Simply go to File → Upgrade to Pro (or use the keyboard shortcut Cmd+Shift+U / Ctrl+Shift+U) and complete the secure upgrade in seconds.
Xtractpler v3.6 key features features
- Tail Parameter — Capture the full release of any instrument, row by row.
- Real-Time Stereo Waveform — See L/R channels live during capture and review.
- Auto-Loop Export — Seamless, crossfaded loops written into presets automatically.
- Pro Export Formats — Logic Pro, Ableton Drum Rack, MPC, Roland, Elektron, and more.
- Dynamic Audio Routing — Full hardware channel control, per capture mode.
- 32-bit float / 96 kHz — Lossless fidelity at every stage of the pipeline.
- Session Safety — Overwrite protection, path locking, and footer alerts.
- In-App Pro Upgrade — One-click unlock of all Pro formats, no reinstall needed.
- Cross-Platform — macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11, and Linux.
Xtractpler v3.6 will be available on May 1st, 2026, as a free update for all existing v3.5 license holders, complete with unlocked Pro features. Users on v3.0 licenses also receive the update at no charge — and their project files (`.xcfg`) are fully compatible with v3.6 without conversion.
A fully functional Free Demo, limited to 3 velocity rows and 1 round-robin per session, is available for immediate download. New licenses and Pro upgrades are available via the official website.
More information: Xtractpler
