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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.

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Settings

Open the Settings tab with , or by pressing Tab to cycle through tabs. Settings uses a two-pane layout: a sidebar listing categories on the left and a content pane showing fields on the right.
TabWhat it covers
ProjectSave, open, and manage projects; control playback tempo; view storage paths
AudioOutput device, buffer, sample rate, quantization defaults, MIDI
AddonsStem separation and factory sound packs
GeneralTutorial, account, video encoder, version info, factory reset

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Project category

The Project category is selected by default when you open Settings. It gives you inline access to all project operations without leaving the tab.

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Project info

When a project has been saved, the tab shows:
  • Name — the current project name, with a yellow dot when unsaved changes exist
  • Location — the file path on disk (home directory shortened to ~)
When no project file exists yet, these fields are hidden and the Save field shows an inline text input for the project name.

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Project actions

FieldWhat it does
Save ProjectQuick-save to the current file, or type a name for first save
Save AsSave a copy under a new name
Open ProjectBrowse recent projects inline with Up/Down, open with Enter, delete with D
New ProjectCreate a fresh empty project (confirms if unsaved changes exist)
TempoChange the effective project playback tempo without changing pitch; type a value or use arrows to nudge, tap Space rhythmically for tap tempo; apply with Enter, reset with R or Delete while editing

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Paths

The bottom of the Project category shows four directory shortcuts. Press Enter on any path to open it in your OS file manager.
FieldDefault path
Projects~/Documents/Meiji Sampler/Projects/
Recordings~/Music/Meiji Sampler/recordings/ (or ~/Meiji Sampler/recordings/ if no Music folder)
Bounces~/Documents/Meiji Sampler/Bounces/
PacksPlatform data directory, Packs/ subfolder

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Audio category

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Audio section

FieldValuesDefault
Audio HostAuto, ALSA, JACK (Linux only)Auto
Output DeviceSystem audio devices, or None for system defaultNone
Buffer Size64, 128, 256, 512, 1024256
Sample Rate44100 Hz, 48000 Hz, 88200 Hz, 96000 Hz44100 Hz
Smaller buffers reduce latency and increase CPU sensitivity. Output device and audio host changes require an app restart.

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Quantization section

FieldValuesDefault
Default Amount0% to 100%80%
Default GridStandard subdivisions1/16

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MIDI section

FieldValuesDefault
TransportEnabled / DisabledDisabled
When enabled, Meiji Sampler responds to MIDI transport messages (start, stop, continue).

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Addons category

FieldDescription
StemsInstall or remove Demucs for stem separation. Shows Installed [REMOVE] or Available [INSTALL].
Factory PacksDownload or manage factory sound packs. Shows pack count when installed.

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General category

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Tutorial section

FieldDescription
ProgressShows completion percentage. Select and press Enter to restart the tutorial from the beginning.

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Account section

FieldDescription
AccountShows current email when logged in. Press Enter to log in or log out.
AnalyticsEnabled / Disabled. Controls anonymous usage analytics. Default: Enabled.
Analytics collects no audio data, no sample content, and no file paths. It can be disabled at any time.

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Video section

FieldDescription
EncoderShows the detected hardware video encoder. Read-only.

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About section

FieldDescription
VersionCurrent app version. Read-only.
KeyboardShows Extended (Kitty protocol) or Standard depending on terminal support. Read-only.
UpdatesCheck for updates or install an available update.

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Advanced section

FieldDescription
Factory ResetResets all settings and state to defaults. Requires confirmation.
Factory reset clears your local configuration and session state. Saved .meiji project files on disk are not deleted.
Settings has two focus zones: the sidebar (category list) and the content pane (fields).
KeyAction
Up / Down or K / JSwitch category
Enter or Right or LEnter content pane
EscReturn to the previous tab (settings are saved automatically)

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Content pane

KeyAction
Up / Down or K / JMove between fields
Left / Right or H / LAdjust value, or go back from project picker
EnterConfirm action or open picker
Esc or HReturn to sidebar

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Configuration file path

Settings are stored at:
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Meiji Sampler/config.json
  • Linux: ~/.config/meiji-sampler/config.json
Related persisted files:
  • session state: state.json
  • auth state: auth.json
  • stars: stars.json
  • projects: ~/Documents/Meiji Sampler/Projects/*.meiji