Samples
Sample Library provides access to thousands of curated loops, one-shots, and sound effects. Located in the left panel, you can search, preview (samples auto-preview when selected), and drag samples directly into your Timeline or into sampler devices like Machiniste.
Essentials
What you'll learn
Browsing the Library
| Tabs at the Top | All: Shows the complete sample collection. Heart (Favorites): Displays the samples you’ve marked as favorites. User (My Uploads): Samples you uploaded to your account. Waveform Icon (In Project): Lists the samples currently used in your project. |
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| Category Filters | Quickly narrow down your search with tags like Drums, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Trap, Rock, House, Techno, etc. |
| Search Bar | Type in keywords to find a specific sound. |
| Type Filters (bottom left) | All: Show every available sample. Loop Icon: Show only looped samples. When selected, a BPM field appears. This shows the default project tempo but can be adjusted manually if you want to time-stretch loops to a different BPM. One-Shot Icon: Show only single-hit samples such as drum hits, stabs, or effects. |
Sample Preview
| Auto-Preview | When you click on a sample, it plays automatically once. |
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| Preview Waveform | Shown at the bottom of the panel. |
| Volume Slider | Adjusts playback volume for preview only. |
| Loop/Playback Controls | Toggle whether the sample loops during preview or only plays once. |
| Favorites | Click the heart icon to add the sample to your favorites list. |
| Sample Info | Clicking the info icon (bottom right of preview) opens details about the sample, including: Tags (vocal, snare, fx etc.). Licensing (e.g., “royalty free”). Collection (e.g., Garage and Bassline by Loopmasters). Curated labels for official selections. |
Using Samples
| Drag & Drop | Into the Timeline → creates an Audio Track with the sample as a region (see Audio Editor). Onto a sampler device (e.g., Machiniste, Sampler) → loads the sample into the device (see Machiniste and Sampler). |
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Workflow Example
| Open Library | Open the Library panel. |
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| Select category | Select a category tag such as Vocals or Bass. |
| Choose type | Use the type filters to decide whether you want loops or one-shots. If Loops is selected, check the BPM field and adjust it if you want to stretch the loop independently of the project tempo. |
| Preview sample | Click a sample and it plays once as a preview. |
| Favorite if useful | If useful, favorite it for quick access later. |
| Drag to project | Drag it into the Timeline or into a sampler device. |
| Edit further | Edit it further (stretch, pitch, fades) by double‑clicking the region in the Timeline to open the Audio Editor (Audio Editor). |