Waves CR8 Creative Sampler: Sampler – Professional Audio Software & Plugin

Ideal for beats looping instrument creation sound design and more CR8 makes sampling easy and fun—just drag in a sample and start playing. Or take your creativity to the max: stretch loop sync layer stack freeze reverse modulate and use analog synth modules to process your sounds. Take advantage of the vast collection of over 2500 free samples and over 800 presets—CR8 pairs with the AI-powered COSMOS Sample Finder so you can find any sound you want in seconds.

Create Unique Textures with 8 Sample Layers

Stack and mix up to 8 sample layers to create unique sample textures—or split the samples across your keyboard any way you want. Each layer has independent control over pitch velocity and much more.

5 Stretching Algorithms

Control pitch and time independently for voice beats melodic lines and polyphonic instruments—or choose the classic old-school resampling algorithm that stretches pitch and time simultaneously.

Easy Drag-and-Drop Modulation

Drag-and-drop LFO and ADSR modulators onto nearly any CR8 control. Trigger retrigger loop or free-run 25 LFO waveforms or 25 stepped sequences—or draw and save your own. Smooth the modulation. Use warp to accelerate or decelerate time within the LFO yet maintain duration. Further modulate your samples with 4 ADSR envelopes that can change their attack decay and release curves.

Mix and Control Your Stacked Samples Easily

The mixer page shows all your stacked samples each with independent control over Tune Width Pan and Volume levels for easy editing control grouping and linking.

Extra Sonic Control—Instantly

Loading a sample is just the start. Duplicate voices with unison mode preserve transients sync to host lock sync to triggers tune over a 4-octave range reverse playback freeze and set loop length speed and direction. You can also assign your keyboard’s aftertouch velocity mod-wheel and pitch-wheel to most of CR8’s controls making your samples playable in a responsive musical way.

800 Presets for Instant Gratification

800 creative presets allow you to find inspiration quickly for lead lines pads bass and sub parts modulated FX and much more. Browse through the powerful preset library find an inspiring sound and tweak it from there.

Includes 2500 Royalty-Free Samples + the COSMOS Sample Finder

Instantly load samples into CR8 using the integrated COSMOS Sample Finder. COSMOS comes with over 2500 royalty-free samples. It also lets you instantly load any other sample saved on your computer using Musical AI detection to help you find the right samples fast.

Features:

• Layer up to 8 samples for rich sample textures
• Easy Loop Reverse Freeze & more for instant playback control
• Modulate any sound with easy drag-and-drop LFO/sequencer and ADSR modulators
• 2500 royalty-free samples included
• 5 stretching options: Voice Beats Melodic Harmonic Classic
• Key and BPM detection to get you in sync with your session instantly
• Integrates seamlessly with COSMOS the AI-powered sampler finder
• 800 creative presets included

Requirements:

Platform	CPU	RAM	Disk	Notes	Additional Requirement	Audio Card	Ports	Internet Required	32 Bit Support	64 Bit Support	Plugins
mac		8	16					0	0	0	VST-2 VST-3 AU
windows		8	16					0	0	0	VST-2 VST-3 AAX