Dialogue-first sampling.
Highlighttochop.
Preview on pads.
Quota Video Sampler Mini is a desktop utility for chopping dialogue and story moments at the speed of thought. Whisper transcription runs entirely on your Mac, so once the words land you can highlight sentences, fire them to pads, and drag clean WAV or MP4 chops into whatever you use next — DAWs, video editors, or straight to Finder.
For macOS.
Sampler-first workflow built for fast chops
Load a clip, transcribe it locally, swipe across a sentence, and you have a playable pad ready to drag into your DAW, video editor, or Finder — no waiting on cloud exports.
Highlight to cut
Every word in the transcript is time-aligned. Drag across text, hit a pad, and Mini trims the clip with the same precision.
Controller-native
Map any MIDI pad controller, switch banks, and rehearse chops live. Your mappings persist across projects.
Drag anything out
Grab any pad as a WAV or MP4 straight to Finder (hold Shift when you want audio-only from a video chop). Need everything? Use File → Export Kit to dump every assigned pad — dozens or thousands — into a neatly labeled folder, with each file named after the dialogue it contains so you can spot quotes at a glance.
Load & Transcribe
Load local files or import by URL. Quota Mini runs Whisper (Tiny→Large) completely on your Mac so you can choose speed vs. accuracy without sending audio to the cloud.
Highlight & Assign
Highlight words or phrases manually in the transcript, then click a pad to assign. Or use Q-Chop to auto‑map multiple clips precisely to pads in one go.
Preview & Export
Audition chops on 4×4 or 8×8 grids, trigger them from your MIDI controller, then drag pads straight to Finder, your DAW, or your video editor as WAV or MP4 (hold Shift for audio-only).
From searchable text to stage-ready chops
Word/phrase-accurate timing, Smart Auto-Chop (Q-Chop), expandable pad banks, and a mixer that performs.
Word-accurate chops
Highlight text in the transcript and Quota Mini maps it to the exact audio/video region. Tooltips show text, timing, and export hints.
- • Manual trim when you need surgical precision
- • Paragraph Mode, Density controls, and timestamps
- • Find/search and jump through occurrences fast
Q-Chop (Smart auto-chopping)
Let Quota Mini find sample-worthy phrases automatically, or choose fixed counts (8/16/64/128) and “All Segments” for exhaustive slicing.
- • Smart 16 default (also Smart 8/64/128)
- • Auto color-coded highlights synced to pads
- • One-shots: drag any audio file onto an empty pad
Pads & banks tuned for precision
Default 4×4 (Banks A–H) or switch to 8×8. Add/remove banks on demand. Map once — your controller mappings stick across projects so you can audition edits with hardware pads before dragging clips out.
- • Bank Selector keeps pad numbers consistent
- • Trigger, Gate, or Global trigger modes
- • Tooltips show slice text and timing
Preview chops with hardware pads
Quota Mini keeps the entire workflow centered on a responsive pad grid. Map any MIDI controller in seconds, flip between banks, and audition dialogue or vocal chops before exporting them to your main project.
- Instant mapping
Tap a pad, touch a controller pad, done. Mini remembers the layout for every project so your hands stay on hardware.
- 64-pad banks
Switch between 4×4 and 8×8, add more banks on the fly, and keep pad numbers consistent.
- Trigger modes
Trigger, Gate, and Loop modes cover stabs, beds, and continuous phrases.
- Low-latency engine
Built for finger drumming and dialogue chops with rock-solid timing.
Drag chops anywhere in your workflow
Each pad in Quota Mini is a file waiting to happen. Drag one to Finder for an instant WAV or MP4, toss it into your DAW or video editor, or export an entire bank as a kit when you want every chop organized by name.
- Pad drag & drop
Drag any pad as WAV (audio) or MP4 (video). Hold Shift for audio-only exports.
- Kit exports
Save every assigned pad in a bank as a neatly named folder of files.
- Transcript exports
Print transcripts, cue sheets, or notes as .txt for quick reference.
- MP4 proof clips
Need to show the visuals? Export short MP4 chops straight from the sampler.
Projects & media
Keep long sessions organized automatically
Mini’s Media Pool lets you load multiple sources into a single project. Everything is stored in SQLite with SHA256 deduplication, so adding the same file twice won’t balloon disk usage and every clip reopens exactly where you left off.
- Media Pool
Manage multiple interviews, podcasts, or reels inside one project.
- SHA256 dedupe
Quota checks hashes so duplicate files point to the same media.
- Notes & labels
Tag pads, add notes, and keep transcripts searchable.
- Project snapshots
Every project reopens with pads, colors, and banks exactly as you saved them.
Transcription & search
Word-accurate chops from searchable text
Quota Mini runs Whisper models from Tiny→Large completely offline. Jump to any word, fix text, re-sync timing, and find phrases instantly.
- Word-level timing
Highlights stay in sync with waveform and pads.
- Q-Chop smart modes
Auto-select phrases; choose 8/16/64/128 or All Segments.
- Paragraph & density
Format transcript with paragraph grouping and timestamps.
- Search & jump
Find terms and fly through matches with Return.
Ownership
One-time license. Local app. No logins.
Quota Mini installs locally and works fully offline. No subscriptions, no accounts, no “always-on” requirement.
- No subscription
Pay once, own the tool — keep creating.
- Works offline
Transcribe, chop, and export without internet.
- Local media
Your files stay on your machine.
- Simple updates
Install new builds when you want.
Answers, fast
Who is Quota Mini for?▾
Quota Mini is designed for creators who work with both sound and story — producers sampling interviews, editors pulling highlight reels, podcasters trimming quotes, or educators prepping clips for class.
Whether you’re sampling dialogue for beats, cutting viral moments from a stream, or clipping references for a video essay, Mini lets you transcribe, highlight, map to pads, and drag clean WAV/MP4 chops straight into your next tool.
How big is the install size?▾
Quota Video Sampler currently installs at around 6 gigabytes (final size may vary slightly). Most of that footprint comes from the Whisper transcription models that allow the app to run fully offline — meaning you don’t need an internet connection, a cloud account, or credits to use it.
Those models let you transcribe, edit, and export as much as you want with zero limitations. The remaining space covers the sampler engine, media library, and UI assets so everything you need to chop and export stays on your drive.
Is this a subscription?▾
No. Quota Video Sampler is a one-time purchase — you buy it, you own it. There’s no subscription, no sign-in, no data collection, and it works fully offline.
Once it’s installed, all features are available immediately with no recurring fees, limits, or “credits” for transcription or export. Your files and data stay on your machine, and you stay in control.
Can I use it without an internet connection?▾
Yes — Quota is built to run completely offline. You don’t need an internet connection to transcribe, chop, or export anything. The built-in Whisper models handle transcription locally, and all project files are stored securely on your own computer.
Updates can be downloaded manually whenever you choose, but nothing about daily operation requires being online.
Does it support video and audio equally?▾
Yes. Quota works seamlessly with both video and audio-only files. You can load MP4s, MOVs, WAVs, MP3s, or most standard formats and use the same highlight-to-chop workflow.
Each chop can be exported as either audio or video — or both — depending on your project needs. Drag the pad directly into your DAW or editor, or save a kit of every pad when you’re batch-exporting a project.
How accurate is the transcription?▾
Quota uses OpenAI’s Whisper speech recognition models, which are among the most accurate and robust systems available today. You can choose from smaller, faster models for quick drafts or larger models for studio-grade accuracy.
The best part: every model runs locally — nothing gets uploaded to a server, and there are no usage limits. You can transcribe hours of dialogue, film, or podcasts without worrying about costs or privacy.
Can I load long videos or podcasts?▾
Yes. Quota Mini can handle multi-hour podcasts, interviews, or full-length videos without a problem. Transcription time depends on your hardware and Whisper model choice, but once the text is ready the highlight → pad → export loop stays instant.
Exporting video chops takes longer than audio (each MP4 has to render), yet the process is still offline and predictable. Quota’s focus is quality, stability, and flexibility — it’s built for real creative work, not quick cloud demos.
Does it work with my DAW or video editor?▾
Yes. You can drag chopped clips directly into your DAW or desktop. WAV and MP4 exports are compatible with virtually any software — from Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro to Premiere, Resolve, and Final Cut.
Need text references? Copy/paste from the transcript or export a .txt file for your edit notes. Quota bridges music production and video editing in one clean workflow.
Can I use my MIDI controller or sampler with it?▾
Absolutely. Quota is MIDI-friendly out of the box. You can map pads, knobs, and faders to control playback, chopping, or effects — just like a groovebox.
Controller mappings are remembered across sessions, so your setup stays ready to perform. It’s designed for artists who think with their hands, not just their mouse.
Why does Quota run locally instead of using the cloud?▾
Because independence matters. We built Quota to give creators total control — no logins, no servers, no tracking, and no disappearing features.
Cloud tools can change terms, raise prices, or lose your data overnight. Quota runs on your computer, powered by open models and your own creativity. That means you can keep creating years from now, even if your internet goes out or the rest of the world moves on to the next subscription fad.
Is there a Windows or Linux version?▾
No. Quota Mini is a macOS app optimized for Apple Silicon, and there are currently no plans to port it to Windows or Linux. If that changes, we will share the news directly with customers.
How does licensing work?▾
Quota Video Sampler uses a simple one-time license — no subscriptions, no renewal fees. You purchase it once, receive an instant key through Paddle, and it’s yours forever.
You can install it locally on your computer and run it offline without any online activation after the initial setup.
What are the system requirements?▾
Minimum:
- macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
- 8 GB RAM
- 4-core CPU
- 6–8 GB free storage (app install plus Whisper models)
Recommended:
- macOS 14 or 15 on Apple Silicon (M-series)
- 16 GB RAM or higher
- SSD storage for faster transcription and export
- Internet connection required only for initial download and updates
The larger Whisper models (like large and medium) require additional memory. You can choose smaller models (tiny or base) for faster processing on lower-end systems.
Will there be updates or expansions?▾
Yes. We plan to release periodic updates that refine workflow speed, add new helpers, and expand Mini’s sampler features. Updates are free for existing users within the same major version.
You’ll be able to download them directly from the website — no forced auto-updates or online activations required.
Own Quota Mini
One-time license, no subscriptions, lifetime 1.x updates, and everything runs on your machine.
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Quota Video Sampler Mini
Sampler-first build for transcription, highlighting, pad exports, and seconds-fast workflow.
- ✓ Highlight-to-pad workflow with word-accurate transcripts
- ✓ Controller-friendly pad banks with instant MIDI mapping
- ✓ Drag WAV or MP4 chops (or entire kits) into any DAW or editor
- ✓ Runs fully offline on macOS with Whisper transcription on your machine
License delivered instantly by Paddle. Free 1.x updates included.
Download
Quota Mini download is live today and runs fully offline after install. Optimized for macOS on Apple Silicon.