The Ultimate Sample Pack Organisational Philosophy + Free Library Download

[@BeatsbyVanity]

👉 Check out my Sample Libraries and Production Tools: www.samplesbyvanity.com I hope you enjoy :) Timestamps: Philosophy: @ 1:00 3 Tips for Building your Library: @ 1:50 Folder Structure: @ 3:30

[@MDOTDASUPA]

BeatsbyVanityTV glad you decided to make the video. Been quite awhile bro. Hope all is well.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

It has been a minute, glad to hear from you. How's everything? The recovery going well?

[@MDOTDASUPA]

BeatsbyVanityTV indeed it has. I'm fully healed and recovered from my surgeries. I'm doing great bro, thanks for asking. I've been back to making music for several months.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

That's great news, I'm glad to hear you made a full recovery. Make sure you keep me updated with your music, it's good seeing you back in the comments.

[@jentaro]

What up, bruv? How do you handle the slowdown (if any) in the workflow when you break them down to so many sub folders WHEN in the DAW side browser and have you ever tried to check your sounds outside the project for fast access? I currently break them down from their original pack folder to an instrument (one shot and loop for each one) but am currently looking to change my sorting system for easy orientation and fast access.

[@inarahmusic3369]

How is it that every time I searched for something like this in the past, nothing this good ever popped up. Just found your channel today and this is EXACTLY what I've needed for awhile. Thank you!! :)

[@Jannov_dnb]

Much appreciated, been hoarding samples for quite a while but fed up with searching for them, this system gonna help me out big time, thanks for the video!

[@flowlee3656]

Put a massive reverb on any sound and record the tail it makes. You now have your very own transition fx! You can reverse them for risers. *Edit: Typo

[@beatsbymantra]

This is the best tutorial I've seen on KZbin in a long time! thanks for sharing

[@benja303]

Damn It's mantra...

[@ChetaMeister]

We need a sound selection tutorial video from you sir.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Thank you!

[@zdosonics]

This is great! I would say the only other real secret to optimising workflow is analysing what search words you use to find samples, then renaming sounds accordingly as you put them into folder structure like this! ⚡

[@xandy9727]

Reverse entire tracks you've made, find the coolest parts of that reversed audio, put them in a folder, bingo :)

[@trevor4835]

nice tip thanks

[@beatmeater5225]

Top tip. This helps you to develop you're own sound.

[@AlbertoDelacruz92]

Thanks for this amazing video. I get it now. I'm going to start organizing right away, this isn't just for organization... Like you said this is exactly how you start to create YOUR own sound. This is what separates the wannabes from real producers.

[@splatsquatch3934]

dont forget that its chill to leave samples in their native pack, if the pack is full of sounds you dig.... its up to you whether to gut it or not...........and in some instances I actually just copy some of the pack and put it in my folders and also maintain the original in a separate location, since, depending on my mood + current browsing scenario, one will be easier to find

[@Unconsciouzone]

Some very useful tips here. I will remind you though that seperating sounds into categories that finite does have it's drawbacks, especially when it comes to drum one shots. If you break apart the set, you lose the cohesion of the recording session. For that reason I tend to keep packs together, and only break them down to the format level if say perhaps a pack comes with midi, one shots, loops and Sf2's I will seperate them that way, but I always keep the groups together.

[@unityiseverywhere]

One of the best and most helpful tutorials! Thank you!

[@splatsquatch3934]

most giant libraries of mine stay together, and then the smaller stuff gets gutted and organized.......Drums, FX, Foley, Eastern, Vocal, Bass, Synth (those types of categories...); and then i have (in the same level of folders) things like Vengeance, Zero-G, Wave Alchemy (things i dont want to break down),.... and then yet again in that same level of folders i have some really useful packs i've found just as they are, my sampled records digitized, serum oneshots, impulse responses, a folder of "earmarked" buildup energy noise stuff, and other niche folders ive either collected or just placed there

[@NealReedWorldwide]

The Ultimate Sample Library Organisational Philosphy video is a must watch and study for any producer. I highly recommend bookmarking this video for quick referencing often to organize your sound library. If this system is not exactly what you have in mind, then study it for the principles of organization that it provides. -- Cheryle Neal Reed, Music Publisher, Neal Reed Worldwide.

[@randychiurazzi4604]

Thank you so much Matthew. This is a great service to the community.

[@Juliano_DJOL]

I save all my samples and put them in a Master Folder, then I make my custom organized library that is split into type instead of pack. Then if I want I can also go thru and make alias folders (from the master) of like dirty strings or whatever. This is how I organize most loops too instead of having 2 copies.

[@Byronic19134]

Im like the opposite everytime i go to write a song i get stuck in a sound design hole manipilating samples in ery way possible. I actually like to open Audacity to to play with samples so i can focus just on that one sample and mold it into a unique sound i can use in my production. Something about Audacity bare bones interface clears my mind.

[@beatmeater5225]

Good tips on here but to save having to rearrange your existing library just download and use ADSR. Its free and it tags your samples so organising them takes very little time. Example of use is say you have a house kick drum sample called kd245 or something random and when you search kick or drums it's never shown up. ADSR is clever and will tag this as house /kick / drum. You now search drum or house or kick just click on the drum tag and all those drums you never knew you had now appear. You can add tags too so you can you can create a favorites tag for your faves. I found a lot of samples I didnt know i had. If you have Ableton and decide to reorganise your samples as in the vid make sure to collect and save all sets/projects before moving any samples. Otherwise you'll then have to find all your samples in Ableton sample manager which will be a huge ball ache and you'll wish you never bothered. Just make sure you collect and Save when saving as this creates a copy of the sets samples in the project folder. A caveat with ADSR i think it only works for wav files so you wont be able to search for ableton aiff files (this that come with packs).

[@got9880]

Thank you very much for sharing. I was looking for decluttering my workflow and organizing it in a way that will fit my needs and you just gave me very nice tips. Thank you again :)

[@russtidwellmusic2762]

Thanks for the downloadable folders - very generous of you!

[@KonkaBass]

definitely going to grab some of your sub folders. thanks sharing your system m8.

[@from_loony_bin]

Very helpful 🔥🧃🥰

[@alexbouillot4640]

Thanks for sharing these folders :)

[@RidesInforests]

This is absolutely spot on thank you.

[@KipKontje]

The best vid on the whole internet on this subject if you ask me! thx!

[@keys4words]

saved me hours, thanks for the folder layout

[@francissreckofabian01]

Good idea. I've been thinking about doing this. I might do it now. Thanks.

[@DDaniels3000]

Once again great video , just what I was looking for... I would say the only thing missing would be color coordination...for example I seen Dj Dahi use this technique for his library... like blue sounds he has labeled as airy and warm sounds he may have labeled under orange, this is great becuz if ur starting a fresh track and u want a warm vibe, type in red in ur filing system and all warm sounds threwout ur library will come up ... this something I'm working on right now in my library

[@BeatsbyVanity]

I appreciate that! I like that idea, and it's not something I've not heard or thought of before. Again though, it comes down to workflow. I personally prefer to work with instruments to capture the vibe I’m looking for. I’d also think this would be pretty difficult to label as surely they'd be crossover between what's an airy and a spacey sound for example?

[@DDaniels3000]

BeatsbyVanityTV .... I feel a part 2 coming now lol.. keep up the great work man.. I have tons of ideas if u need be..

[@NikkoKnight703]

any link to the video where i can see this?

[@splatsquatch3934]

not for win users :(

[@jaybins]

Do you rename the sample when organizing? Or you leave the name alone?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

I leave them alone, renaming them would be too much work (for me).

[@Captivatebeats]

thinking bout moving to ableton. does/can the ableton samples tab point to an existing folder on your system or external drive? Or do you have to import everything from there to use ableton's sample library tab?

[@martinflores2419]

Queston: For us bass music producers, where in the file structure would 808 samples fall? In the Bass folder (sub?) or in the drum folder (it's own 808 folder)? Thanks! Love this channel so much.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Thank you! I would say in the Sub Bass (One Shots) folder, but it would depend on your own workflow.

[@Hidd3nAudio]

If you haven't already (its been a year lol) simply create a new folder under Kicks, if it's da ting you tend to use often ;) Peace :D

[@seymore_music]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for this!

[@koregmusic]

This is the video i was looking for! cheers man

[@TeraGreene1]

Great video, thank you! I'd also add that ​AudioFinder (for Mac) is another great workflow enhancer. Takes previewing and sample library organization to the next level! :-)

[@BeatsbyVanity]

It is! The spotting feature is great.

[@4.5beats54]

there is no more free library download, where can we get it ???

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Here: drive.google.com/file/d/1zbuELySwOr9ORlp8PgLC1ixoz_pGHcU5/view?usp=sharing - I hope it proves useful! :)

[@Dylanguitar69]

Great tutorial. Thanks!

[@oscarctv]

this video is on point! thx for shaing. question, do you rename each sample specifically and manually or can you point out a nice workflow or software?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

I leave the sample names alone, it would just take me too much time. There is software that could automate it to an extent.

[@jenniredfield]

What is the backing track at the beginning and end?

[@prspktvmusic]

Great folder layout, thanks for sharing. Do you think it's worth keeping the original pack name/source of the samples?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Personally, no. But just check the license information before moving everything as some sample library manufacturers don’t offer you a royalty free licence.

[@punchicapunschannel]

great stuff as always dude

[@BeatsbyVanity]

I appreciate that!

[@stijnwynants4254]

Hi Matthew, I cannot seem to find the link for the library. Could you pass it to me?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

www.dropbox.com/s/igmkxwq9sd2uviq/%2A%20Sample%20Library%20%2A.zip?dl=0

[@harveyjwiz]

Yo man dope video would you do a gold panda tutorial? he's way to underrated and has one of the most complex sampling techniques i've ever seen.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

For sure, I'm a fan of his music. I'll definitely be covering him soon.

[@babyweegz]

Great Video! Thanks for Sharing!

[@Byronic19134]

This is nearly identical to my workflow. My biggest problem was actually finding a media player that allowed me to play sounds back within my pc folders because the windows player is too slow. I found something called Resonic. Anybody know of any others? Also recently i been thinking about storing my samples in folders markes with the key of song instead of instrument. And im thinking of turning my drums foldees into drumkits instead of individual drum sounds so i can access them quicker based on what sound i want.

[@clariecec9101]

Mac you just press space bar and it previews the sample. What I absolutely HATE is when I rename a folder Garageband suddenly can't find the damn sample!!!!!!

[@ronin6643]

Resonic is a game changer. What is lacking that makes you ask about an alternative?

[@jkey1833]

stunning!

[@nickrondle]

Just what I needed... a good starting point at least, cheers

[@sharifkhan6053]

Thx great video. And thanks for library template.

[@matrixate]

Good tips and ideas. I just wish XO by XLN has 3rd party plugin hosting.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Have you got XO? I'm curious about it's workflow.

[@matrixate]

@@BeatsbyVanity No, but they were really interested in the idea of 3rd party plugin hosting in an email I sent to them. The only thing that is holding me back is the exorbitant price. It's not that I can't afford it, it's the fact that there are a bunch of developers doing a similar take on this machine learning idea for sample mapping, like Atlas and Sononym. It seems like Sononym is the most useful BUT I like that sequencing that XO has. If I had to choose just one, I'd probably go with Sononym because it can find single shots similarly as XO but without the graphical UI. That said, I would imagine that this is going to eventually be integrated as part of most DAWs in the future. Something like this is too necessary not to have in a DAW especially when we live in a time where the amount of samples is growing exponentially. A tool like this in completely inevitable. So, as far as workflow, I think the best thing to do is get used to something like Sononym first because I think that is more powerful than XO in terms of overall sample management. Update: I've been using Sononyn for several hours and it is really stable and does a decent/fair job at finding similar samples. I like that it creates libraries to manage your samples as groups. The ONLY issue I have with all these plugins is that once you find samples that you like, you feel like renaming and moving files around. The problem with that, is that some people, don't collect and save files to the project folder and then file links become broken. If you moved and file and changed it's name...good luck trying to that find that sample again.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

I feel the same about the price, although it’s more the lack of being able to demo XO. I hadn’t heard of Sononym but it looks similar to Samplism - seems more of a sample library organiser and browser. XO and Atlas are more aimed to be used in the creation process, putting together drum grooves and comparing various one shots, I think. I’ve used Atlas briefly as a demo and my fairly limited knowledge of XO suggests that they’re for creating drum grooves with, as apposed to just finding and organising your library. Perhaps a combination of Sononym/Samplism and XO/Atlas would work best?

[@YnotZap]

Awesome vid!! Thnks dude!!

[@klarazubonja]

What DAW do you use? I use ableton and I'm trying to figure my organisation out, because ableton has everything in the DAW itself. But I'm finding that when I rename or move things it's seems like it's not translating well in ableton for some reason

[@BeatsbyVanity]

I use Ableton & Cubase. In Ableton you can drag a folder into the left hand side of the screen (on arranger view). After a few minutes, it should replicate the same structure in Ableton as inside the folder.

[@klarazubonja]

@@BeatsbyVanity Do you rename files that come from packs?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

No, never. I’ll drop each category of sample in the given folder. I often just search now, so if say ‘kick’ isn’t in the same name it won’t index. Naming them is a sensible idea, just very timing consuming.

[@klarazubonja]

@@BeatsbyVanity So you take the sounds from the pack and put them in your own folders? Where do you put the folder in the factory packs folder or in the user library folder?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Like this: www.loom.com/share/c2a7b7ec42b4492dbdcc1a4d37ba5063

[@matthealien]

This is what I’ve been doing . I hoarded samples for a looong time but realized I don’t need 4000 kick drums

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Same here lol

[@Juliano_DJOL]

I like to do file/folder work in the day and then produce at night.

[@fluffi5720]

Thank you so much!!

[@razvan1391]

Thank you so much man

[@Krudbeats]

whats the jazzy music in the background?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Bill Evans

[@therealdjred7426]

What do you use to play the samples while youre browsing them in the folders? Itunes is terrible because of the way it adds them to the library.

[@fideltorres4385]

press space bar on the file and go thorugh them with arrow keys

[@clariecec9101]

I press space bar but does anyone know an alternative? Sometimes preview(space bar) cuts the transient.

[@TeraGreene1]

​@@clariecec9101 AudioFinder!

[@peepntombeats]

this is amazing! thank you

[@Tchapman5905]

I’m sure you snuck it there somewhere by where are you Apple Loops? ....thank you,,

[@BlackcerMC]

por alguna extraña razon me aparecen todas las carpetas vacias

[@beatz04]

VSTs and their respective (multi-)sample libraries should stay in their own folder(s) i guess ?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

They should yes.

[@theurei]

your amazing!!! Thanks :))

[@SamA-ll2dt]

Bill Evans in the background?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Yes!

[@TheHacker600]

Best video ever.

[@RobertEdits]

I thought people were already doing this lol ive downloaded hella clams related packs last year and just made my own

[@jestermgee]

Download does not work for Windows users. Just an empty OSX folder with nothing inside.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Use 7-Zip, it works fine with that on Windows. For whatever reason the default unzip software on Windows doesn't work with this file.

[@beatsbydaku]

Thanks man :)

[@JTwoXX]

I think you meant to do a review on Samplism ...

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Damn, you caught me.

[@bloodcell6282]

thank you!

[@qi-ball1755]

samples didnt work only says mac os

[@BeatsbyVanity]

There are no samples, only folders.

[@matiasniemela9406]

Thanks!

[@JakeLille]

The linked download folder is empty ;(

[@BeatsbyVanity]

It's just the folder structure, not an entire Sample Library.

[@JakeLille]

Im aware, but there are no folders inside asides the one OSX by default creates.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Just checked the download, it's the same folder structure as I'm showing in the tutorial. Are you saying you've not got anything inside the folder?

[@JakeLille]

I guess it's just for me. It's okay, i'll just make my own. thanks for the tips

[@xzchc]

Yeah, try e.g. 7-Zip, worked fine for me on W10.

[@lukas_wb]

Great Video! How do I know if - for example - a kick is sounding Hard, Soft, Tight or Vintage? or another example if a Snare is Chill, Fat, Tight or Trappy? The list goes on and on and it's about describing sounds in a way someone can relate to. So here's the question: How can I learn proper terminology in describing Short bits of Music / Samples?

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Thank you! A lot of it comes down to your perception of the sound. A vintage kick could be one that contains vinyl crackle, or frequency reduction of the highs and lows (like on vinyl/tape). A tight kick or snare is just short, without any or much of a tail. I'm not too sure about chill or trappy; perhaps they describe in what kind of context the sample could be used. A chill/minimal track, or a Trap song for example. I wouldn't say there's any proper terminology beyond perhaps, tight, fat, warm or vintage. At least, I don't use more adjectives than that. Fat to me is a large, beefy sound. Warm describes analog warmth which does contain terminology behind its description.

[@lukas_wb]

BeatsbyVanityTV Oh wow. Good answer. I think this is usefull. 😊 Thank you!! 🤘🏻

[@aleksd7832]

Thanks-- a generous view :)

[@iF3nd3r]

[@Fauna_ofc]

Hero

[@yaw7592]

GOAAAAAAAAT

[@СтепанХоркин-ч9ф]

You a genius!

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Thank you!

[@sonicgibson]

I downloaded the free library, but it's empty.

[@BeatsbyVanity]

Lol, it’s a folder structure. I’m not giving away my sample collection.

[@Juliano_DJOL]

Or just get adsr lol...