Problem with user library

[TheNewGuy]

Hey Guys,

I have this problem for a long time now and could´nt find a solution so far.
So i thought maybe here are some experts who can help me.

Some Information:

- I´m a Beginner
- I use Ableton Live 9 Suite on a 64Bit PC
- Don´t have any Problems with Midi Devices or any Plug-Ins so far

The Story:

In Ableton I can use the Sounds, Drums, Samples etc. which are in the "CATEGORIES". Then I had the idea to add some new Sounds. There are many free Soundpacks to download, so I chose one or two and downloaded them.
Then I wanted to link the Soundpacks in my Ableton browser, to use them in Ableton.

The Problem:

After I downloaded the Soundpacks I wanted to link them in my Ableton Broswer, so I can use them anytime. I used the "Add a Folder"-Function. So the folder is added under Places, but it´s empty. There are no Sounds, which I had downloaded.( Just empty folders for Kicks/Drums etc.) On my PC the Sounds are saved as .wav files.

Had somebody the same Problem and got a Solution on this?
Or have anybody tips to set up my Ableton Browser/User Library?

Thank you guys very much!
TheNewGuy

PS: If I did some mistakes, I´m sorry! My English isn´t very good

[olisharp]

Ok so I just tried to reproduce the problem you're having.

I clicked on add new folder to Places, and selected my Desktop - all my desktop files are visible.

When you click on "add a folder" are telling Ableton where to find your samples? e.g. c:\documents\downloads ?

[TheNewGuy]

st of all thank you for your reply!

I am doing the following:

1. Downloading a Soundpack and extracting the rar/zip Data.
2. Then I have the Folder, with different folders for Claps/Kicks etc. in it.
I can open the folder and hear the Sounds in my Windows Media Player.
3. At next I´m putting this folder in my head folder named "Sounds and Presets"
This Head folder is on my Desktop.

4. Now I´m opening Ableton and go to: "Add a Folder". So I have to select my folder.
I tried these two different ways:
1. Computer/C:/User/"ME"/DESKTOP/SOUNDS AND PRESETS FOLDER

2. I directly chose my Sounds and Presets folder.


In Ableton now I have the folder in your browser under places.
When I click on it(the Sounds and Presets folder), the browser shows you the other folders of the Soundpacks. But not all of them and in a wrong row. And there are no sounds in it.

And when I click one of the folders, they are opening but are empty as I said. And sometimes my Ableton says in the Stateline in orange color:

"This File does not exist. Please new scan your library"


I remember in Live 8 you could scan your library. But in Live 9 there isn´t any function like this, or is?

Hope there are some more helpful informations.
Thankful for each reply.
TheNewGuy

[teknik1200]

doesn't live install those packs automatically are do you mean 3rd party stuff?


I click add folder in the sidebar, browse to the folder full of files and see all my samples..