Trim a recording before loading it into S9 Sampler

Choose Trim & Load for a file, or Stop & Trim after recording. Set the Start and End, add fades if needed, then save and load. For an imported file, choose Save a Copy to keep the original.

Updated 7 November 2026 · S9 Audio

This removes a long lead-in or tail before you start chopping. Once the sample is loaded, you shape each Chop in the waveform instead.

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

Step by step

  1. Open the trim view

    Choose Trim & Load next to an imported sound, or Stop & Trim after recording.

  2. Set the range

    Drag Start and End to the part you want. Zoom in for precision. For recordings, Start at First Hit suggests a start point; listen before you accept it.

  3. Check the edges

    Play the range and add Fade In or Fade Out if an edge clicks. Reset Trim brings back the full range.

  4. Save it

    Name the take and choose Save & Load. For an imported file, Save a Copy keeps the original.

Good to know

Not ready yet?

Back to Trim keeps your recording, name, range and fades while you decide.

Trim or Chop?

Trimming sets what gets loaded. After loading, use cuts and each Chop’s Start and End.

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