Pro Tools sampler
A Simple Structure Free Alternative for Pro Tools
Looking for a Structure Free replacement? Core Sampler is a simple AAX sampler for Pro Tools: drop a sound in, play it from MIDI, and shape it fast. $29, macOS.
If you used Avid Structure Free to quickly turn a sample into a playable instrument in Pro Tools, you may have found it harder to run on recent versions of macOS. A lot of Pro Tools users are now looking for a simple, current sampler that does the same core job without a giant library workstation.
Core Sampler is built for exactly that. It is a focused AAX sampler made specifically for Pro Tools: load or drag a one-shot, play it across the keyboard from MIDI, shape it with the essentials, and keep working.
What most people actually used Structure Free for
Not the deep multi-sample libraries. The everyday move: you found a sound, a vocal chop, a one-shot, a piece of foley, and you wanted to play it musically from MIDI instead of chopping it across the timeline. Core Sampler keeps that workflow fast and native to Pro Tools.
How Core Sampler compares
Core Sampler is not trying to be Kontakt, Falcon, or Serato Sample. It is intentionally minimal and quick. You get sample loading (including dragging a clip straight from the Pro Tools Edit Window on Pro Tools 2024.10 or newer), play from MIDI, and the essential shaping controls: filter, envelope, tuning, and gain. That is the point: the fast sample-to-instrument moment, without the overhead.
Details
Core Sampler is AAX for Pro Tools, a universal macOS build that runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon. It is a one-time purchase at a $29 launch price (regularly $39), with no subscription and a no-questions refund, so you can try it in your own sessions with zero risk.