video upload by conduit dsp
via the maker:
“I made a free VST3/AU plugin called Robin Control Lite. It’s a simple monophonic round robin style-sampler that features controlled randomization for all parameters. It’s a simple concept, but I created it primarily to facilitate the sample randomization for sound design projects.
Here’s a link to the product and the following are some bullet point features:
Dead Simple UX/UI: Every MIDI key triggers the current sample pool at its natural pitch, with controls designed for quick, intuitive adjustments.
True Monophonic Round Robin Playback: Samples cycle intelligently in series or random order so no two hits ever sound identical — essential for natural-sounding SFX and percussion
Asymmetric Randomization Engine: Every knob has independent upper and lower randomization bounds, letting you dial in controlled chaos — slightly off-pitch hits, unpredictable dynamics, and subtle EQ drift all at once
Algorithm Knob Selector: Choose from 17 different algorithm presets to start getting immediate variation from your sample pool. Randomization intensity starts very subtle and moves up to extreme
Global Pitch Control with Per-Hit Randomization: Semitone and Fine Tune knobs with randomizable ranges give you both macro transposition and micro-pitch variation on every single trigger
2-Band Tone EQ with Randomizable Frequency: High and low shelf eq to shape your tone instantly
Intuitive Sample Manager: Reorder, audition, replace, and delete samples directly in the plugin panel without touching your DAW browser
Sample Start/End Trimming: Percentage-based start and end points with built-in micro-fades — trim room noise and tails directly inside the plugin, no external editor needed
Lightweight & Zero-Latency: Monophonic voice architecture with minimal CPU overhead — load dozens of instances in a large game audio session without breaking a sweat.
Built for Game Audio & Post Production: Designed, but not limited to, one-shot SFX workflows — footsteps, impacts, foley, UI sounds — not repurposed from a general-purpose sampler.
