BeatCut - Sampler for Video

BeatCut — Play Video Like an Instrument

BeatCut is a tap-to-remix video performance app.

- Chop videos into playable pads

- Perform visuals in real time

- Record your jam as a finished video — synced to your music.

- AUv3 audio plugin extension.

Inspired by sampler instruments, BeatCut turns video into something you play, not edit.

Play Mode: Perform Live

- Tap pads to instantly trigger video chops

- Loop, hold, reverse, or ping-pong playback

- Smooth per-pad transitions

- Perform fullscreen with pads overlaid on the video

- Designed for one-handed, thumb-friendly performance

Edit Mode: Shape Your Chops

- Assign clips to pads

- Define chop start and end points

- Adjust playback speed and duration

- Choose per-pad play modes:

- Trigger or Hold

- Loop

- Ping-Pong

- Reverse

- Apply visual FX per pad:

- Flip horizontal / vertical

- Color styles (B&W, Negative, Posterize, Sepia)

- Scale modes (Fit, Fill, Stretch)

- Transition styles:

- Fade In

- Slide In (from left, right, top, or bottom)

Import & Trim Video Clips

- Pick videos directly from your device

- Trim clips with a dedicated trimmer (up to 60 seconds per clip)

- Import multiple clips into a single project

- First clip is auto-chopped across all pads for instant playability

- Drag and drop support

Add a Backing Audio Track

- Import a music track from Files

- Trim and preview audio before performing

- Audio plays independently from video playback

- Perfect for syncing visual performance to music

- Drag and drop support

Record Your Performance

- Record exactly what you perform — pads, FX, speed changes, and loops

- Backing audio is mixed into the final video

- Exported video is saved directly to Photos

- Share instantly

Project Management

- Save, duplicate, and organize projects

- Projects are stored locally as lightweight files

- Media is managed automatically per project

Built for Performance

- No timelines

- No layers

- No keyframes

Ideal for:

- Visual performers & VJs

- Musicians & producers

- Content creators & remix artists

- Anyone who wants to turn video into a playable instrument

BeatCut — tap, remix, and perform video in real time.