Reuse a sound’s effects on a different sample

Use Save FX Preset to keep your Whole Sample effects, then load another sample and use Load FX Preset. An FX preset stores the effect settings only, not audio or Chops. Chops with their own edits keep them.

Updated 7 November 2026 · S9 Audio

Great when you love a filter, movement, space or Magic treatment and want it on another recording. Use Save Sound when you need the whole sound, Chops included.

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

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Step by step

  1. Set up the effects

    Choose Whole Sample and shape the effects you want to reuse. Try them on a few parts of the sample.

  2. Save an FX preset

    In the Save menu, choose Save FX Preset and name it. If the name exists, you’re asked before it is replaced.

  3. Load it on new audio

    Load your new sample, then choose Load FX Preset. Recent presets are listed; More shows the rest.

  4. Listen and adjust

    Play the new sound. If a Chop keeps its own sound, check its Edited badge. Undo restores the previous effects.

Good to know

Every sample reacts differently

The same effects can sound very different on a drum hit and a long phrase. Treat the preset as a starting point.

Not a backup

A .s9fx file holds no audio. To keep a whole sound, save it or export a Portable Pack.

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