RadSamp

You can create your very own soundboard with various audio clips that can be played instantly, by using a specialized application, such as RadSamp.

In order to keep the main window compact in size, the utility displays only one letter for each of the Loop, Solo Group and Manual buttons. This might generate a bit of confusion at first, but simply hovering over these buttons shows tooltips that explain their function.

Ideally the interface should be self-explanatory, and for the most part it is, but scanning the user manual that is bundled with the program removes any doubt about its features.

For example, the way you load a WAV file is not immediately apparent. This is done by double-clicking the box at the top of each channel.

The tracks can be individually configured with their own tempos and sound levels. Saving the audio bank preserves these settings, provided the checkboxes are ticked.

Each channel allows for its audio to be looped and, with manual mode on, listening to the sound is only possible while you hold down its specific play button, either on the interface or using the keyboard shortcut.

When clicking the Select button, RadSamp presents the full path to the WAV file. It's a nice addition, especially if you want to quickly check that the selected sound is the right one, but due to the fact that the main window is not resizable, the field can't properly display long path names.

In the bottom part of the window, the application displays the frequency of the audio file and its length. Modifying the tempo for each sound is also performed here.

Overall, RadSamp is a good choice for users who just want a basic sample player with individual controls for each audio file. While some might find that only four channels is not enough, for many it should be sufficient.