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Yellow Tools has released a new free version of their Independence sampler workstation for Mac & Windows.
Independence Free 2.0 is based on the new Independence 2.0 version which will also be released sometime this month. Independence Free 2.0 comes with all the features of the Independence Sampler version 2.0 - only the import of audio [...]

Native Instruments has announced Kontakt 3, the latest version of its popular software sampler. The new version is centered around a next-generation instrument library that, according to NI, “sets new standards both in its musical scope and in its creative value, while also adding a wide range of new functions and refinements in all areas [...]

Digidesign has extended the Structure sampler family with the introduction of two new versions that will allow even more users access to the plug-in’s capabilities.
Structure LE provides many of the same powerful and creative features as its big brother for a fraction of the price, while Structure Free offers a great introduction to Structure sample [...]

Homegrown Sounds has released Astralis C, the 3rd synth from the Astralis VSTi synth pack. It uses either 16 or 24 bit Mono/Stereo Samples as its sound source.
The Samples are stored in banks of around 50 in a custom samples folder which can be installed anywhere on your PC. Each folder in the main samples [...]

Roland has expanded its SP Sampler lineup with the new flagship SP-555 Sampling Workstation. The SP-555 comes with 16 velocity sensitive pads, 37 Fantom-quality effects, a new LOOP CAPTURE function, beefed up internal sample memory, and computer integration with USB MIDI/AUDIO connectivity.

Shuriken has released Shredder, a free VST sampler for Windows & Mac designed to be easy to use and fun to play with. It has 12 slots for samples that are controllable via MIDI notes or automatable parameters as well as the GUI.

Maizesoft has introduced Maize Sampler, a sample engine that lets you share your samples with musicians around the world.
Features:

Propagation (VSTi export) with pre-defined UI styles
Keyswitching between 12 layers
Disk-streaming
Sample-mapping, velocity layering
16 channels, 4 stereo output, 32 polyphonies
Supports 8, 16, 24 bit sample rate
Built-in simple reverb and EQ
Both VSTi and Standalone modes
Comes with a Soundfont to Maize [...]

Native Instruments has published a free tutorial video (.mov) on using Battery 3.

Nexoft’s LoopAZoid is a free tool for playing one-shot samples in your songs.
One instance holds up to 48 different samples, which can be freely assigned to up to 96 different MIDI notes - two each, for forward & reverse playback. Each of the 48 sample channels has a pre-defined MIDI note attached; triggering these in [...]

Native Instruments has released a free library add-on with three artist drum kits for the acclaimed percussion sampler BATTERY 3. The new kits were designed by NI endorsees Gorillaz, Einstuerzende Neubauten, and Turntablerocker, and are based on exclusive custom sounds from these artists’ own productions.
The “Dracula Eastwood” kit by Gorillaz producer Curtis Lynch provides BATTERY [...]