Settings
Preferences let you customize how Sample Vault behaves and how the AI assistant interacts with you. This is where you make the app truly yours.
Preferences
AI Assistant Instructions
This is one of the most powerful features in Sample Vault. Think of it as giving the AI assistant your personal style guide.
What to include:
- Your music style: “I mainly produce dark techno and industrial music”
- Your workflow: “I prefer one-shots over loops” or “I like to layer multiple percussion samples”
- Your sample library: “My ‘Dark Ambient’ folder contains atmospheric textures, while ‘Drums’ has acoustic and electronic percussion”
- How you want the assistant to behave: “Be concise in your responses” or “Always suggest 3-5 samples when I ask for recommendations”
Example instructions:
I'm a techno producer focused on underground, industrial sounds. I have separate folders for:
- Kicks (organized by sub-genre: Acid House, Hard Techno, Minimal)
- Percussion (acoustic drums, industrial hits, found sounds)
- Synths (bass patches, lead synths, pads)
When I ask for samples, prioritize darker, grittier sounds over clean commercial samples. I prefer building tracks from individual elements rather than using full loops.
Think about your typical music-making session. If you always start by looking
for kicks, and you always prefer dark, industrial sounds, telling the AI
assistant this information means it will immediately understand what you’re
looking for instead of giving you generic suggestions.
System Settings
Autostart on System Startup: When enabled, Sample Vault launches automatically when your computer starts up. This is handy if you use Sample Vault daily - your samples will already be indexed and ready when you sit down to make music.
Sample Browser Settings
Enable AI Sample Suggestions: When enabled, the sample browser shows AI-generated recommendations based on your search and listening history. These appear as “AI Suggestions” and help you discover samples in your library that you might have forgotten about.
Default Audio Volume: Sets the playback volume for all audio players throughout Sample Vault. If you find yourself constantly adjusting volume, set this to your preferred level (recommended: 70%).
Why These Settings Matter
Think about your typical music-making session. If you always start by looking for kicks, and you always prefer dark, industrial sounds, telling the AI assistant this information means it will immediately understand what you’re looking for instead of giving you generic suggestions.
Sample Libraries
Manage which public sample collections appear in your library.
Public Sample Libraries
Sample Vault includes curated public sample collections. You can enable or disable individual collections to keep your library focused on what you actually use.
- Go to Settings → Sample Libraries
- Toggle collections on or off
- Disabled collections are hidden from the Sample Browser and search results
If your library feels cluttered with samples you don’t recognize, check Sample Libraries — you may have public collections enabled that don’t match your workflow.
Account
Your account settings cover basic profile information and session management.
Shows your registered email address - this is where you’ll receive important notifications about processing status, subscription changes, and feature updates.
Sign Out
Securely signs you out of Sample Vault. You’ll need to sign back in to access your samples and preferences. This is useful when sharing a computer or if you want to switch to a different account.
Common Questions
My AI assistant gives generic responses instead of understanding my style
This usually means your AI Assistant Instructions need more detail. Instead of “I make electronic music,” try: “I produce melodic techno with influences from progressive house. I prefer organic percussion samples over synthetic drums, and I like synth patches with movement and modulation. My tracks typically range from 120-125 BPM.”