> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sampler.meiji.industries/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Browse > Find sounds quickly with navigation, preview, search, stars, and flat browsing. # Browse samples Browsing is the first step in the core workflow because every later step depends on choosing the right source sound. ## What this stage is for Use the browser to: * move through folders and libraries * preview samples instantly * search large collections * jump to favorite locations ## Core controls * `Up`/`Down` (or `k`/`j`) move selection * `Enter` or `Right` (or `l`) enters a directory * `Backspace` or `Left` (or `h`) goes up * `Space` previews the selected sample * `/` opens fuzzy search * `*` toggles a star * `f` toggles flat mode in older docs; verify against your build if this key differs ## What makes browsing fast Meiji Sampler is optimized for: * instant preview * fuzzy search * deep library access without mouse interaction Finding great sounds is important, so browsing is a crucial phase in the creative process. ## Good browsing habits * preview several options before assigning anything * star directories you return to often with `*` * use flat or search-based browsing when your library is deep * keep a small reliable set of starter sounds for fast idea capture Sound selection and recording quality matter more than mixing tricks. Choose great sounds up front and save time in the mix later. ## Common mistake New users often assign too early and then keep reassigning sounds. Preview more than you think you need to. It makes the later loop and scene stages smoother. ## Next step Go to [Assign](/learn/assign).