Dialogue-first sampling.
Highlighttochop.
Play on pads.

Quota Mini installs at around 1.5 GB. This includes three Whisper transcription models (Tiny, Base, and Small) that run fully offline — no internet connection, cloud account, or credits required.

For even better transcription accuracy, two additional models are available:

• Medium (~1.5 GB) — Higher accuracy for complex audio
• Large (~2.9 GB) — Best accuracy, recommended for professional work

These larger models are not included in the initial install to keep the download size manageable. They're downloaded automatically the first time you select them in Preferences or the transcription menu — and only once.

We recommend at least 8 GB of free disk space if you plan to use the Medium or Large models for the complete installation.

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.

Yes! Quota Mini offers a free 3-day trial with full access to all features. No credit card required — just download, install, and start creating.

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Each Quota Mini license can be activated on up to 3 machines. This lets you use the software on your desktop, laptop, and a backup machine — all with a single purchase.

If you need to move your license to a new device, you can deactivate it from an old machine to free up a slot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Minimum:

• macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
• 8 GB RAM
• 4-core CPU
• 15 GB free storage (app, models, and working media)

Recommended:

• macOS 14 or 15 on Apple Silicon (M1–M5)
• 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. Quota Mini is optimized for Apple Silicon; M1–M5 chips deliver the best performance.