Apple has acquired AI audio editing firm Samplab, a move likely to extend Logic Pro's existing stem splitting tools and add the ability to edit individual notes in chords. The deal follows Apple's similar acquisition of the Huxe AI podcast company, and, according to the European Union's public list of acquisitions, Apple is to acquire certain Samplab assets and offer employment to some of its staff.
Samplab was founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2020 by Manuel Fritsche and Gian-Marco Hutter. It is believed to have no more than 10 employees, and based on LinkedIn profiles, may have employed only its two founders. The company had described itself as being about "music production for the age of AI," and its website promoted software that could "change any note in your audio" and "detect and edit chords." Its software also offered granular stem separation.
Since 2024, Logic Pro has included stem splitting, which uses AI to isolate vocals, guitars, drums and other elements into separate tracks. Samplab's software was previously available as a plugin for digital audio workstations, including Logic Pro, so the firm's technology will most likely be used in Apple Creator Studio and Logic Pro. Neither company has commented publicly.
In late June, Samplab announced it was closing down and would refund subscribers the remainder of their annual fees. Its website now redirects to apple.com, and its social channels have been largely cleared. The deal is the latest of several reported to the EU, most involving small firms. Apple's January 2026 purchase of Q.Ai, reportedly for an estimated $2 billion, suggests it may pursue other large-scale acquisitions.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing