Sample Enrichment
Sample processing in Sample Vault is split into two distinct stages, followed by automatic enrichment:- Analysis — Local audio processing that extracts tempo, key, spectral features, and sound characteristics. Deterministic, fast, and free.
- Indexing — AI scans your directories and generates relevant labels: genres, tags, creators, and sample packs. Costs 20 credits per indexed folder.
Analysis vs. Indexing
| Analysis | Indexing | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs where | Locally on your machine | Cloud AI |
| Cost | Free | 20 credits per folder |
| Output | BPM, key, spectral features, sound characteristics | Genres, tags, creators, sample packs |
| Deterministic | Yes | No (AI-generated) |
| Required for | Sound Profile, Similar Samples, playback features | Prompt Search, genre/tag filtering, enrichment labels |
How to Use
Index a Directory
Right-click any directory in the File Browser and select Index Directory. The AI will scan the folder’s contents and generate labels based on filenames, folder structure, and audio content.Enrich Samples
Right-click a directory and select Enrich Samples to match AI-generated labels from indexing to individual samples in that directory. Enrichment runs automatically after indexing, but you can trigger it manually if needed.Enrichment requires the directory to be indexed first. If you haven’t indexed a directory yet, run Index Directory before enriching.
Managing Enrichment Labels
Control which AI-detected labels are allowed to be assigned to your samples in Settings > Processing > Enrichment Labels. From here you can manage four label categories:- Genres — AI-detected genre classifications
- Tags — Descriptive labels (e.g., “dark”, “punchy”, “ambient”)
- Creators — Detected sample pack creators or artists
- Sample Packs — Detected sample pack names
Credits
- Indexing costs 20 credits per folder — a fraction of the previous per-sample cost, which has been removed entirely
- Enrichment (matching labels to samples) is free after indexing
- Analysis (local audio processing) is always free
- Free plan users receive 100 daily credits