I used AI to build a vintage-style sampler. Here's what happened.

Meet PewPew 2026—a new macOS app I created with the help of Claude Code. It's written in C, so it's fast. Really fast.

The irony isn't lost on me: using cutting-edge AI to build something that pays homage to early digital sound manipulation. But here we are.

How It Works

Drag MP3s onto tracks or record directly into them. Sequence your samples. Toggle the "choke" function to control whether sounds cut each other off or layer into beautiful chaos.

Why Build This?

I love making sounds. Maybe you do too. Sometimes you want to explore, experiment, and just play with audio. That's what PewPew is for.

Features

• Retro 1970s-inspired interface
• Load samples, sequence patterns, add effects, and export your loops
• Record new samples or load your own
• Step sequencer for creating beats and loops

Perfect for beatmakers, producers, and anyone who loves the tactile feel of classic hardware samplers.

Made with love for music makers.