[ABLETON] Installing Sample Packs

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.


2. Move the Sample Pack to a Permanent Folder

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

  • Windows: Documents > Ableton > Samples

  • Mac: Documents > Ableton > Samples

  • External SSD (great for large libraries)


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


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


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.

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