Record audio into S9 Sampler from an input or your computer

Open Load Sample > Record Audio and choose a source: Audio Input for a mic or instrument, or Computer Mix for sound playing on your computer. Check the level, record, then trim and accept the take. Your current sound stays until you accept.

Updated 7 November 2026 · S9 Audio

Recording your Mac’s own sound with Computer Mix needs macOS 14.2 or later. On Linux, recording uses PulseAudio or PipeWire-Pulse. Only record audio you own or have permission to use.

For S9 Sampler 0.1.6 (paid beta). More help inside the app: Help & Shortcuts → Record & capture.

Step by step

  1. Choose the source

    In Record Audio, pick Audio Input or Computer Mix and allow recording if your system asks. For a computer mix, stop other sounds you don’t want.

  2. Check the level

    Play the loudest part and watch the meter. Leave some headroom; if it is too hot, turn the input down.

  3. Record and trim

    Record, then choose Stop & Trim. Listen and set the start, end and fades.

  4. Put it where it belongs

    Name and save the take, then choose to replace the current sample or add it to the end.

Good to know

Meter not moving?

Check the source, the recording permission and your interface or DAW routing. Turning up S9’s output can’t fix a signal that never arrived.

Clipping is permanent

If the input clips, the distortion is in the recording. Lowering the volume later won’t remove it, so record again lower.

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