Salome is an audio sampler and AUv3 plugin for electronic musicians on iOS and MacOS, designed for rapid loop creation and MPE-based performance.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of complex sample-to-performance workflows by providing a dedicated, non-destructive looping environment that integrates directly into existing studio setups.
For Electronic musicians and sound designers who require a portable, expressive sampler that integrates into mobile and desktop DAW workflows.
What does it look like?
Key features
Functions as an Audio Unit plugin within host DAWs on iOS and MacOS, enabling integration into larger production workflows.
Onscreen keypads with latching functionality that convert touch input into 2-dimensional faders for modulation control.
Automated loop creation tool that uses cross-fading to ensure seamless playback of imported or recorded audio samples.
How much does it cost?
Paid model at $7.99 with no subscription, targeting professional and hobbyist musicians via one-time software acquisition.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Bram Bos
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Salome - MPE Audio Sampler
How's the Music market?
Salome holds a niche position in the Music category, with chart presence across Denmark and Norway. The lack of updates for over 500 days suggests a maintenance-mode posture that limits growth against more active production tools.
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Key takeaways for Salome - MPE Audio Sampler
Where is it heading?
The professional music production market is consolidating around tools with high-frequency update cadences that ensure compatibility with the latest OS releases. Salome's current inactivity leaves it exposed to platform-level changes, which will eventually break its AUv3 integration and drive users to more supported alternatives.
- The 510-day update gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which erodes the app's competitive standing against DAWs with frequent feature releases.
The SWOT
- AUv3 plugin architecture enables deep integration into professional DAW environments
- MPE-based onscreen control provides expressive modulation capabilities absent in standard samplers
- Introduction of user-shared preset libraries would drive retention in the absence of new features
Next best moves
Ship a stability-focused update because the 510-day update gap creates a churn risk for professional users → restore platform trust
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a feature for…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Salome has clarified its market position as a professional AUv3 utility while formalizing the risks associated with its 510-day development hiatus. The update introduces specific pricing metrics and a structured SWOT analysis that underscores the tension between its niche utility and its lack of active maintenance.
Bottom line
Salome's AUv3 integration establishes a professional utility that retains power users, but the dormant update cadence risks eroding trust in the platform's longevity. Prioritizing a stability refresh would secure the existing user base against more active competitors.
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Is Salome suitable for professional music production?
Does Salome require a subscription?
Is Salome still being updated?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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