Installing 3rd party Sample Packs in Ableton

Follow the steps below :)

1. Download & Extract the Sample Pack

1. Download the pack from Tech House Market

2. Extract the .zip file

3. Make sure you have a normal folder (not compressed)

Ableton cannot index ZIP files.

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2. Move the Sample Pack to a Permanent Folder

Choose a location you won’t delete or move later.

Recommended Locations

• Windows: Documents > Ableton > Samples

• Mac: Documents > Ableton > Samples

• External SSD (great for large libraries)

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3. Add the Folder to Ableton Live

1. Open Ableton Live

2. Look at the Browser (left side)

3. Under Places:

   • Click Add Folder

   • Select your Tech House Market sample pack folder

4. Ableton will scan and index the samples automatically

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4. Find Your Samples

Your pack will now appear under:

• Places

• Or Samples (depending on Live version)

You can:

• Preview samples with headphones icon

• Drag loops into the Arrangement or Session View

• Drag one-shots into Drum Rack or Sampler

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5. (Optional) Color & Organize

For faster workflow:

• Right-click the folder → Assign Color

• Rename folders if needed (Ableton updates instantly)

✅ Installation complete — samples are ready for use in all projects.