This guide walks you through making a complete track — from capturing your first sample to exporting a finished file. Each chapter covers one step. Work through them in order, or jump to wherever you got stuck.
Chapters
Chapter 0
Before You Start
The four screens, how they connect, and what you'll build.
Chapter 1
Project & Tempo
Create a project and set the pace of your track.
Chapter 2
Capture a Sample
Grab audio from any app on your phone, or record live with the mic.
Chapter 3
Chop & Shape
Slice your sample across pads, filter it, and build a playable instrument.
Chapter 4
Build a Beat
Program drums with the step sequencer and pattern generator.
Chapter 5
Arrange
Chain patterns into a song structure and lay everything out on the timeline.
Chapter 6
Export
Pick a format and get the file off your phone.
Chapter 7
What's Next
Advanced features to try once you've got the basics down.
FAQ
What is ESSNCE?
ESSNCE is a free audio production studio for Android. It lets you capture audio from any app, chop samples, program drums with a step sequencer, arrange tracks, and export in FLAC, WAV, or MP3. No subscriptions, no locked features.
Is ESSNCE really free?
Yes. Every feature is free — the sampler, the sequencer, the effects, the exports. There is no premium tier, no trial period, and no ads.
Can I sample audio from Spotify or YouTube on my phone?
ESSNCE has system audio capture that records whatever your phone is playing. Open a music source, switch to ESSNCE, and hit record. The captured audio goes straight to your sampler pads.
What export formats does ESSNCE support?
FLAC lossless, WAV 24-bit, WAV 16-bit, and MP3 at 320kbps. No watermarks or quality restrictions.
Do I need music production experience to use ESSNCE?
No. This crash course walks you through making a complete track from scratch. The pattern generator can create genre-specific drum patterns (boom-bap, trap, house, drill, lo-fi, reggaeton, afrobeats) so you don't need to program beats from nothing.
What Android version do I need?
Android 8.0 or higher (API 26). The app is about 11 MB.