TXT sampler User Manual
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Official Manual

TXT sampler / TT-404

User Manual

Version 1.0

TXT sampler device illustration

This manual explains how to record sounds, shape samples, build patterns, save projects, and export audio while checking the actual app screens.

01

Getting started

Getting started

How to read this manual

The same basic workflow applies to iPhone and iPad. Blue numbers on screenshots match the numbered explanations beside or below each image. App control labels are shown in English, such as LOAD SAMPLE.

What TXT sampler does

SAMPLE

Prepare sounds

Record from the microphone or import an audio file, then shape the waveform and sound.

SEQUENCE

Build rhythms

Place sounds on a 16-step grid and play them back as a loop.

PROJECT

Keep your work

Save samples, pad settings, sequences, and BPM, then export finished loops as WAV audio.

Play your first sound

  1. 1

    Open SAMPLE and choose a pad

    Tap the pad that should receive the sound. The selected pad name appears in the waveform area.

  2. 2

    Tap LOAD SAMPLE

    Choose an audio file. It will be loaded into the currently selected pad.

  3. 3

    Tap the pad to check the sound

    If the sound plays after loading, the pad is ready.

02

Screen layout

Screen and controls

iPad layout overview

Use a sampler interface that feels like a real machine.

TXT sampler SAMPLE screen on iPad
The iPad layout keeps the main production controls on one screen.
  1. 1
    Project display

    Shows the current project name, help, and settings access.

  2. 2
    LCD and waveform area

    Shows waveform, sequence, project information, and mode-specific buttons.

  3. 3
    Tone and playback controls

    Use knobs and switches to shape the selected pad.

  4. 4
    16 pads

    Select and play samples. The free plan can use the upper 8 pads in Bank A.

  5. 5
    Mode buttons

    Switch between SAMPLE, SEQUENCE, and PROJECT.

  6. 6
    Transport controls

    Control BPM, TAP, playback, and stop.

iPhone dedicated layout

A portrait-first UI optimized for iPhone operation.

TXT sampler SAMPLE screen on iPhone
The iPhone layout places supporting controls in side and bottom tabs.
  1. 1
    Top mode buttons

    Switch between the three production modes.

  2. 2
    Main LCD

    Shows the primary controls for the selected mode.

  3. 3
    Pads

    Select and play samples on a 4 x 4 pad grid.

  4. 4
    KNOBS tab

    Adjust pitch and filters in SAMPLE mode. In SEQUENCE mode, it controls effects.

  5. 5
    PAD OPTIONS tab

    Control roll, loop playback, reverse playback, and related pad behavior.

  6. 6
    TRANSPORT tab

    Open playback and stop controls from the bottom of the screen.

iPhone display modes

Display modeDetails
iPhone dedicated layoutOptimized for iPhone usability and performance. It uses a portrait layout with side and bottom tabs.
Scaled iPad layoutShows the same layout as the iPad version, scaled down to fit the iPhone screen.

You can choose the display mode on first launch and change it later in Settings > Display Settings.

03

SAMPLE mode

SAMPLE mode
Record and shape samples

SAMPLE mode on iPhone
SAMPLE mode shows the waveform and edit buttons for the selected pad.
  1. 1
    Waveform display

    Check the sample name and waveform, then set the playback range with START and END.

  2. 2
    Sample actions

    Use REC, ADSR, LOAD SAMPLE, DEL SAMPLE, and RESET.

  3. 3
    Pad selection

    Select the pad you want to edit first.

  4. 4
    CTRL tab

    Adjust pitch, filter, volume, and playback behavior.

Import an audio file

  1. Select the destination pad.
  2. Tap LOAD SAMPLE.
  3. Choose an audio file and confirm that the waveform appears.
Import duration limit

The free plan can import audio up to 10 seconds. The Premium plan can import audio up to 60 seconds.

Record with the microphone

  1. Select the destination pad and tap REC.
  2. Allow microphone access the first time you record.
  3. Stop recording, then choose “Use this recording” on the confirmation screen.

If the destination pad already has a sound, confirming the recording replaces the existing sample.

Trim the waveform

Move START and END on the waveform to show TRIM. Running TRIM overwrites the sample with the current range.

TRIM cannot be undone

Duplicate the project first if you need a backup. Pad settings such as pitch and ADSR are kept.

Shape the sound

PITCHChange pitch in semitone steps
CUTOFFReduce high frequencies
RESONANCEEmphasize the cutoff area
AMPAdjust volume per pad
ADSRAdjust attack, decay, sustain, and release
REVERSEPlay the sample backward
NORMALIZEAutomatically adjust sample level
MUTEMute the selected pad

Change playback behavior

GATE
Plays only while the pad is held.
LOOP
Repeats the selected playback range.
ROLL
Repeats the sound at the selected roll rate.
CHOKE
Stops sounds in the same group when another sound in that group plays.

04

SEQUENCE mode

SEQUENCE mode
Build patterns

SEQUENCE mode on iPhone
Lit steps are positions where the selected pad will play.
  1. 1
    16-step grid

    Tap cells to turn steps on or off.

  2. 2
    Bar and Swing controls

    Adjust bar count, Swing, and the selected pad pattern. Use the arrows on the left and right of the grid to move between bars.

  3. 3
    Pad selection

    Changing pads switches the grid to that pad’s sequence.

  4. 4
    TRANSPORT

    Control playback, stop, realtime recording, and quantize.

Step input

  1. Select the pad you want to edit.
  2. Tap the 16-step grid to turn on positions where the sound should play.
  3. Press play to check the loop.
  4. Select another pad and repeat the same process to add more sounds.

Adjust timing

BPM

Tempo

Changes the overall speed.

SWING

Groove

Delays even-feel offbeat steps for a swung rhythm.

REC

Realtime recording

Records pads you hit while the sequence is playing.

QTZ

Quantize

Aligns realtime-recorded hits to the step grid.

Add bars

BAR+ adds a bar, and BAR- removes the last bar. The free plan is limited to 2 Bars. The Premium plan supports up to 8 Bars.

SEQUENCE effects

In SEQUENCE mode, the four knobs work as DIST., DL. TIME, DL. FBK., and DL. LV.

CLEAR clears the sequence for the selected pad.

Import and export sequence JSON

Tap IMP EXP to choose IMPORT JSON or EXPORT JSON. You can import or export the sequence BPM, Swing, step data, and SAMPLE parameters as JSON.

IMPORT JSON overwrites the current project sequence and SAMPLE parameters. Audio files are not included.

05

PROJECT mode

PROJECT mode
Save and export audio

PROJECT mode on iPhone
PROJECT mode shows the current save state and project management buttons.
  1. 1
    Project information

    Shows sample count, missing files, and data size.

  2. 2
    Management buttons

    Use NEW, COPY, DELETE, and EXPORT WAV.

  3. 3
    Pads

    Pressing a pad in PROJECT moves to SAMPLE and plays that sound.

  4. 4
    TRANSPORT

    Play or stop the saved pattern.

Manage projects

A project stores samples, pad settings, sequences, BPM, and related work data.

NEW

Create an empty project.

COPY

Duplicate the current project. Use it as a backup before editing.

DELETE

Delete the selected project.

EXPORT WAV

Export the current sequence as a WAV file.

DELETE cannot be undone

Check the target project carefully before deleting from the list menu or swipe action.

Export WAV

  1. Tap EXPORT WAV.
  2. Choose whether to include effects.
  3. Choose the loop count from 1 to 32.
  4. Tap “Export WAV,” then choose a share or save destination.
Effect tail

When effects are included, a 2-second tail is added to preserve reverb or delay decay. Without effects, the WAV is exported at the exact sequence length.

WAV export is a Premium feature.

06

Settings

Settings

Display Settings tab
Settings are divided into four tabs.
  1. 1
    Settings tabs

    Switch between Display Settings, Pad Settings, Performance Settings, and About.

  2. 2
    Appearance mode

    Choose Light, Dark, or System appearance.

  3. 3
    iPhone layout

    Switch between scaled iPad layout and iPhone dedicated layout.

Display Settings

  • Status bar visibility
  • Light, Dark, or System appearance
  • iPhone display mode
  • Japanese or English settings and help

Pad Settings

  • Waveform display on pads
  • Waveform opacity
  • Pad names and colors

Performance Settings

  • Low latency mode
  • Keep screen awake
  • Haptic feedback
  • Silence pads in SEQUENCE mode
  • Rear panel opening behavior

About

  • Premium plan and restore purchases
  • App version and build
  • Terms, EULA, and privacy policy

07

Plan comparison

Free plan and
Premium plan

FeatureFree planPremium plan
PadsUpper 8 pads in Bank AAll 64 pads across 4 banks
Projects1 projectNo project count limit
Sequence1 BarUp to 4 Bars
File importUp to 10 secondsUp to 60 seconds
Microphone recordingUp to 10 secondsUp to 30 seconds
Pad colorNot editableEditable
WAV exportNot availableAvailable

The Premium plan is a one-time purchase. Check the App Store purchase screen for the current price. After reinstalling or changing devices, use Settings > About > Restore Purchases.

Your data is not deleted if purchase status cannot be confirmed

Existing projects and samples are kept. Restoring purchases enables Premium features again.

08

FAQ

FAQ

No sound plays
  1. Check that a waveform is visible on the pad.
  2. Confirm that MUTE is off.
  3. Raise AMP and the device volume.
  4. Check the output destination for Bluetooth or external audio devices.
I cannot import a sample

Select the destination pad first, then tap LOAD SAMPLE. Check that the file length is within the plan limit.

I cannot record with the microphone

Allow microphone access for TXT sampler in iOS Settings. Then choose the destination pad and tap REC.

A project waveform is missing

Select the target pad and load the audio again from LOAD SAMPLE.

Purchased features are unavailable

Connect to the network and run Settings > About > Restore Purchases. Make sure you are using the same Apple Account used for purchase.

The screen locks automatically

Turn on “Keep screen awake” in Settings > Performance Settings.

I want to reset the app

Use FACTORY RESET on the rear panel. This deletes all projects, samples, sequences, and app settings, and cannot be undone.

10

Data specs

Data specifications

About these values

These values match the app’s import, recording, save, and export limits. A file may still fail to load if it is damaged, empty, protected, or unsupported by the device.

Sample import

ItemSpecificationNotes
Supported formatsiOS-readable audio, WAV, AIFF, MP3, MPEG-4 AudioSelect one audio file from the file picker.
File sizeUp to 20MBFiles larger than 20MB cannot be imported.
ChannelsUp to 2chMono and stereo files are supported.
Import durationFree plan: up to 10 seconds
Premium plan: up to 60 seconds
Shorten longer files before importing.
Empty filesNot supportedAudio files with zero length cannot be imported.

Microphone recording

ItemSpecificationNotes
Recording durationFree plan: up to 10 seconds
Premium plan: up to 30 seconds
After recording, choose “Use this recording” to assign it to the current pad.
Temporary recording formatCAFThis is used internally while recording.
Sample rate44.1kHzUsed when saving microphone recordings.

Pads and sequence

ItemSpecificationNotes
Pads16 pads per bank / up to 4 banks and 64 padsThe free plan can use the upper 8 pads in Bank A.
Sequence length1 Bar = 16 steps
Free plan: 2 Bars
Premium plan: up to 8 Bars
Up to 128 steps are available.
BPM40 to 300Change it with TAP or BPM controls.
Swing0% / 25% / 50% / 75%SWING cycles in 25% increments.
Pad nameUp to 32 charactersLong names are limited when saved.
Project nameUp to 48 charactersNames may be sanitized for file compatibility.

Save and export

ItemSpecificationNotes
Project archiveUp to 512MBLimit for imported project files.
WAV exportPremium featureRun it from EXPORT WAV in PROJECT mode.
Export loop count1 to 32 loopsChoose how many times the sequence repeats in the exported audio.
Export formatWAV / 44.1kHz / 2chCreates the full sequence as a stereo WAV file.
Effects ONAdds a 2-second tailPreserves delay, reverb, and other effect decay.
Effects OFFExact sequence lengthExports without extra silence.

Make the next beat

Start with one sound.

SAMPLE prepares the sound, SEQUENCE places it in time, and PROJECT keeps the work. These are the basics of TXT sampler.

The default project sounds use CC0-licensed materials published on Freesound.

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