Issue: Samples no longer appear in the same order as they do in Finder or within their original sample pack. Cause: Sample Manager is sorting by key, not by filename. Solution: - Look for the small arrow icon in the column headers. - If the key column is highlighted, click the Name column header to sort alphabetically. - This will restore the expected top-to-bottom order. Note: Sorting affects randomization and navigation logic, so it may change the order that samples appear when using arrow...

Issue: You repeatedly see a prompt to analyse files, even after scanning. Causes: - Some files may be unreadable or corrupted. - DAWs like Ableton may be writing metadata into folders, making Sample Manager think the folder has changed. Fix: - When prompted to scan, always click Yes. - Wait for the scan to complete without interrupting. - If the message still reappears: - Check if your DAW is writing metadata into those folders. - Try scanning the folder in standalone mode without the DAW o...

Issue: New samples added to a watched folder do not appear in Sample Manager. Workaround: - Right-click the library and choose Rescan if available. - If no rescan option appears, remove the folder and add it again. This will trigger a full rescan. Note: This is a known limitation. Auto-refresh may fail silently in some cases. Folder metadata changes from cloud services or DAWs may interfere.

Issue: Sample Manager hangs on startup with a message about checking the database. Cause: Corrupted or malformed database file. Fix: - Close Sample Manager completely. - Navigate to your system folder: - macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/ADSR - Windows: %AppData%\ADSR - Delete or move the .db3 database file to a backup location. - Restart Sample Manager. It will generate a fresh database. Note: You will lose tags and collections, but the sample folders will remain.

Symptoms: App closes immediately or during startup. Common Causes: - Corrupt database - Upgrading from a very old version - OS incompatibility Fix: - Uninstall Sample Manager. - Go to: - macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/ADSR - Windows: %AppData%\ADSR - Delete the entire ADSR folder. - Reinstall the latest version from [adsrsounds.com](https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/adsr-sample-manager/).

Issue: MIDI input icon is greyed out in the standalone version. MIDI input does not work in the standalone version of Sample Manager. Explanation: MIDI input is only supported in the plugin version. This is intentional. Reason: The standalone app is designed for browsing and tagging, not for DAW-style playback or MIDI control. Solution: - Load the plugin version inside your DAW. - Route MIDI through your DAW to trigger playback.

Issue: Sample Manager hangs on startup with a message about checking the database. Cause: Corrupted or malformed database file. Fix: - Close Sample Manager completely. - Navigate to your system folder: - macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/ADSR - Windows: %AppData%\ADSR - Delete or move the .db3 database file to a backup location. - Restart Sample Manager. It will generate a fresh database. Note: You will lose tags and collections, but the sample folders will remain.

Symptoms: App closes immediately or during startup. Common Causes: - Corrupt database - Upgrading from a very old version - OS incompatibility Fix: - Uninstall Sample Manager. - Go to: - macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/ADSR - Windows: %AppData%\ADSR - Delete the entire ADSR folder. - Reinstall the latest version from [adsrsounds.com](https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/adsr-sample-manager/).

Issue: MIDI input icon is greyed out in the standalone version. MIDI input does not work in the standalone version of Sample Manager. Explanation: MIDI input is only supported in the plugin version. This is intentional. Reason: The standalone app is designed for browsing and tagging, not for DAW-style playback or MIDI control. Solution: - Load the plugin version inside your DAW. - Route MIDI through your DAW to trigger playback.

Issue: After adding or updating a folder in Sample Manager, the entire folder appears greyed out in the Library view. Possible Causes: - Hidden system files or metadata interfering with file indexing. - File path errors or removed directories. Fix: - Close Sample Manager. - Delete and re-add the affected folder. - Try renaming the folder without special characters. Community Tip: You might like to check out this advice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXpOAgBv2Ds that demonstrates how this u...

Issue: Previewed samples sound unnatural or glitchy when tempo sync is enabled. Solution: - Open the Stretch tab in the interface. - Disable DAW Sync (in plugin) or Global Stretch (in standalone). - Set drag behavior to Raw if needed. Note: For best audio fidelity, preview in raw mode or use a dedicated sampler.

macOS: - Locate your macOS restore script inside the backup folder. - If it opens as a text file, it likely lost execution rights. - Open Terminal and run: - chmod +x [drag file here] - Now double-click to execute. Windows: - Open the Windows Restore executable from your backup folder. - Ensure Sample Manager is not running. - Follow the prompts to restore.

Issue: All loop previews are time-stretched to the DAW tempo. How to Disable Tempo Sync: - Plugin: Open Stretch tab and uncheck DAW Sync. - Standalone: Disable Global Stretch in the playback settings. This plays the sample at its original speed.

Supported Formats: - macOS: .wav, .aif, .aiff, .ogg, .flac, .mp3, .caf - Windows: .wav, .aif, .aiff, .ogg, .flac, .mp3 Common Issues: - Ableton-protected .aif files cannot be played outside Ableton. - Mislabelled extensions may cause failures. Try renaming the file with the correct extension.

Issue: Samples dragged into Final Cut are duplicated into its library, despite “Leave files in place” being enabled. Explanation: This is Final Cut behavior, not Sample Manager. FCP treats dragged audio files as media to be copied. Workaround: - Use “Show in Finder” then drag from Finder to FCP instead.

Issue: Packs purchased with loyalty credits do not download to disk. Cause: Some packs may not be flagged correctly in the purchase list. Fix: - Contact support with pack name and email. - In some cases, downloading from the original email link and installing manually is a workaround.

To transfer your Sample Manager setup (tags, collections, indexed folders, etc.) from one computer to another:1. Locate and Back Up Your Database and Settings On the old machine, manually back up your user data: - macOS: Open Finder and go to: ~/Library/Application Support/ADSR/ (Use Go > Go to Folder in Finder and paste the path above.) - Windows: Open File Explorer and go to: %AppData%\ADSR\ (Paste this into the File Explorer address bar.) 🔒 Copy the entire ADSR folder to a USB drive or ...

Issue: On first launch, a new installation of Sample Manager shows a “Database migration error” — even before importing samples. Cause: The app fails to create or upgrade the database due to macOS file permission issues, especially in newer versions of macOS. Fix: - Quit Sample Manager completely. Ensure it’s not running in the background. - Delete the database file manually: - Go to: ~/Library/Application Support/ADSR - Delete any .db3 files you see in this folder. - Reopen Sample Manage...

Issue: The Sample Manager plugin does not appear in Logic Pro after installation. Fix: - Open Logic Pro → Preferences → Plug-In Manager. - Look for ADSR Sample Manager under the AU section. - If not visible: - Restart Logic Pro. - Ensure you installed the AU format during setup. - If listed but not validated: - Select it and click Reset & Rescan. Tip: The AU plugin appears under ADSR in Logic’s instrument menu.

Use case: Sample Manager fails validation or is missing in Logic. Steps to Revalidate: - Open Plug-In Manager in Logic. - Find ADSR Sample Manager → click Reset & Rescan Selection. - Restart Logic Pro. If the issue persists, remove the plugin manually and reinstall: - AU Path: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components - Delete ADSR Sample Manager.component and reinstall from adsrsounds.com.

Issue: DAW crashes when loading the Sample Manager plugin. Known Causes: - Buffer size conflicts - Incompatible plugin shell (especially older VST3 hosts) Fix: - Try loading the standalone version to confirm DB integrity. - If it works, reset your DAW’s plugin cache and rescan. - Studio One: Delete VST3Blacklist.xml and restart.

Issue: Plugin doesn’t appear in your DAW after installing Sample Manager. Check the Following: Did you install the right formats? Sample Manager offers VST3 and AU. Some DAWs (like FL Studio Mac) only use VST3. Plugin Paths: - VST3: C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST3 - AU: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components Rescan Plugins in your DAW settings.

Issue: Left-hand library pane always reopens after rescanning. Explanation: This is expected behavior — the Library pane automatically opens to reflect updated content after a rescan. Workaround: - Press L on your keyboard to toggle the Library pane. - On some systems, this shortcut will open the pane but may not close it — this is a known UI limitation. - If it remains distracting, try minimizing or adjusting the window layout after scan completion.