Samples

Essentials

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.

Thousands of curated samples (loops, one-shots, sound effects)
Search and category filters
Direct drag-and-drop to Timeline or samplers
Auto-preview with waveform display when selected

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.
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.
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 for sequencing (see Machiniste Manual).

Workflow Example

Open Library	Open the Library panel.
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 — it will automatically play once for 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).