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# Installing 3rd party Sample Packs in FL Studio

### 1. Download & Extract the Sample Pack

1. Download the sample pack from **Tech House Market**
2. Right-click the `.zip` file
   * **Windows:** Extract All
   * **Mac:** Double-click to unzip
3. You’ll get a folder containing:
   * Drums
   * Loops
   * One-shots
   * FX
   * MIDI (if included)

👉 **Do not leave samples inside the ZIP** — FL Studio cannot read them compressed.

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### 2. Move the Sample Pack to a Safe Location

We recommend keeping all your samples in one place.

#### Recommended Locations

* **Windows:**\
  `Documents > Image-Line > FL Studio > Samples`
* **Mac:**\
  `Documents > Image-Line > FL Studio > Samples`

You can also use:

* An external SSD
* A custom “Samples” folder (just remember where it is)

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### 3. Add the Folder to FL Studio

1. Open **FL Studio**
2. Go to **Options > File Settings**
3. Under **Browser extra search folders**:
   * Click an empty folder icon
   * Select your **Tech House Market sample pack folder**
4. Close the settings window

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### 4. Refresh the Browser

1. Open the **Browser** (left side)
2. Click the **refresh icon**
3. Your sample pack will now appear in the Browser

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### 5. Start Using the Samples

* Drag **loops** directly into the Playlist
* Drag **one-shots** into:
  * Channel Rack
  * Sampler
  * Drum plugins (FPC, etc.)

✅ Installation complete — samples are now permanently available.