u/cyberjunky

Hey everyone — I've been producing for a while and the one thing that always killed my flow was searching for samples. I'd have thousands of files across dozens of folders, and half of them are named stuff like `kick_final_v3_NEW.wav`.

So I built [Vextra] https://vextra.fr — a free desktop app that lets you search your local sample library by describing what you want. Type something like "warm analog pad" or "dark distorted 808" and it finds matching sounds from your own files. No cloud uploads, everything runs locally.

It works by analyzing the actual audio content, not filenames or tags. So even badly named samples get found.

Here's a quick demo: https://vextra.fr (the landing page has GIFs showing the search in action)

It's still early — I'm building this as a solo dev and would genuinely love feedback from people who actually deal with massive sample libraries daily.

Free to download, no account needed.

Hey everyone — I've been producing for a while and the one thing that always killed my flow was searching for samples. I'd have thousands of files across dozens of folders, and half of them are named stuff like `kick_final_v3_NEW.wav`.

So I built [Vextra] https://vextra.fr — a free desktop app that lets you search your local sample library by describing what you want. Type something like "warm analog pad" or "dark distorted 808" and it finds matching sounds from your own files. No cloud uploads, everything runs locally.

It works by analyzing the actual audio content, not filenames or tags. So even badly named samples get found.

Here's a quick demo: https://vextra.fr (the landing page has GIFs showing the search in action)

It's still early — I'm building this as a solo dev and would genuinely love feedback from people who actually deal with massive sample libraries daily.

Free to download, no account needed.

Been working on this for a while — it's part of a free desktop app I'm building called Vextra.

The idea: instead of digging through folders trying to remember which pack had that "Wheezy-style" lead or that "Southside" 808, you just type the artist name and it pulls matching samples from your own library. Works for 500+ artists across trap, drill, hip-hop, EDM, etc.

It matches based on what the audio actually sounds like — so even badly named files get found. Nothing gets uploaded, runs 100% locally.

Curious which artists you'd want to search for — drop names in the comments and I'll let you know if they're in there.

Free to try: [vextra.fr](https://vextra.fr)

Been working on this as a side project — it's called GrooveEngine, part of a desktop app I'm building called Vextra.

The idea: you point it at your sample library, it auto-assigns your sounds to drum roles (kick, snare, hats, perc), then generates patterns from 28 groove styles — Trap, Drill, Boom Bap, House, Techno, Lo-Fi, and a bunch more.

One click and you get a MIDI file you can drag straight into DAW.

It uses your own samples, not some built-in library. So the patterns actually sound like your kit.

Still early days — solo dev, building this in public. Would love to know what groove styles you'd want to see added.

Free to try: [vextra.fr](https://vextra.fr)

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Some context on what else the app does since a few people might ask:

- Semantic sample search — type "dark 808" or "vinyl crackle" and it finds matching sounds from your own folders
- Artist style search — type "Metro Boomin" or "Skrillex" and it finds samples matching that vibe
- Similar search — find one sound you like, get 30+ related ones
- Everything runs locally, no cloud uploads

GrooveEngine is part of the Pro tier (early access). The sample search features are free.

Happy to answer questions about how any of it works.

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