If you move the sample library folder, the plugin will fail to load samples. If you must move it, you must re-locate it in the settings.
After installing Ample Guitar M, users may encounter an error where the plugin loads successfully but reports when trying to load a preset or open the GUI. This prevents the instrument from producing any sound. The issue typically stems from missing, corrupted, or incorrectly referenced sample files.
Select the root folder that contains the .asr sample files (the Ample Guitar M Library folder). Click or OK , then restart the plugin or your DAW. 4. Fix File Permissions and Administrator Rights (Windows)
Many users download the Ample Guitar M package, install the plugin installer (VST/AU/AAX), and forget to run the separate library installer. ample guitar m loading samples failed install
This is the #1 cause. Many users mistakenly believe the plugin installer includes the samples.
Manually delete any leftover "Ample Sound" folders in your Documents or AppData/Application Support paths.
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access . If you move the sample library folder, the
Click . Completely close the plugin instance and reload it to refresh the cache. 3. Resolving Cloud Syncing Interference (OneDrive / iCloud)
If your samples are on an external drive that hasn't "spun up" yet, the plugin might time out.
The plugin needs permission to read files from the sample library folder. This prevents the instrument from producing any sound
Ensure your library folder contains files ending in .vbi . If the folder is empty, the "Library" installer didn't run correctly.
Ensure that your DAW has "Full Disk Access" in System Settings > Privacy & Security. 4. Re-install the Library (Last Resort)