{
  "id": 15667585,
  "title": "Apple Buys AI Audio Editing App Samplab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/apple-buys-ai-audio-editing-app-samplab",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-19T22:35:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/19/apple-samplab-acquisition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In June, Apple acquired AI audio editing app Samplab, as confirmed by a recent notice from the European Commission. The software provided users with various tools, including converting audio to MIDI, detecting and editing chords, splitting stems to isolate different song elements, and editing polyphonic audio without altering the original sound. Apple has potential plans to incorporate Samplab's tools into their existing applications, Logic Pro and GarageBand. Notably, Samplab's polyphonic note editing feature would be a new addition to Logic Pro. The acquisition involved the purchase of specific assets and employment of certain Samplab personnel, though the detailed list of these elements was not disclosed. Apple holds a significant position, or \"gatekeeper\" status, within the European Union. As part of the Digital Markets Act, the company is obligated to inform the European Commission about acquisitions concerning core platform services, digital services, and data collection. Samplab ceased operations on September 17, 2026, and their website now redirects users to Apple.com.",
  "summary": "Apple acquired AI audio editing app Samplab in June, according to a notice shared today by the European Commission. Samplab offered a desktop app and plugins for converting audio to MIDI, detecting and editing chords, stem splitting for isolating different parts of a song, and editing notes in polyphonic audio without affecting the timbre of the original. Apple could fold the company's tools into…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}