Maize Sampler is a powerful, cross-platform application designed specifically for sound developers to craft sample-based virtual instruments. It operates as a standalone program compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X, providing a flexible environment for creating and managing complex sample libraries. The software supports large sample mapping areas and offers an intuitive sample table view, making it easier to organize and manipulate sounds.

This sampler supports various playback modes including polyphonic, monophonic, and legato with adjustable glide time, allowing for expressive performances. Users can group selections by key, controller, or MIDI channel, and utilize features like round-robin and random overlapped sample triggering to add natural variation to the sound. Additional sound shaping tools such as LFOs, ADSR envelopes, and built-in reverb effects enhance the creative possibilities.

Maize Sampler also enables loading of EXS24 sampler formats and offers advanced features like sample looping, choke clusters, and release triggers. It provides options for disk-streaming or memory reading modes, balancing performance and resource usage. Instrument creations can be exported as compact files or as VST and Audio Unit plug-ins, complete with user-defined interface skins and customizable controls. The inclusion of serial number copy protection secures the exported instruments, ensuring safe distribution and use.