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.