LMMS tutorial on where to get and how to use drum or synth samples not included with LMMS.

Most music making programs already have samples, they can sound good but are generally overused.  Many websites offer quality samples.

Download royalty free Samples:

Find where your LMMS folder is located:

  1. In the LMMS file menu, go to Edit then click Settings.
    Settings
  2. Click the paths Icon and make a note of the LMMS Working Directory.  If your using Ubuntu, it could be something like /home/name/lmms/:
    LMMS working directory
  3. Exit LMMS.

Find the samples folder and put new samples in it:

  1. Open your file browser and navigate to the LMMS Directory.
  2. Open the samples folder and put new samples in this folder:
    Sample folder

Using samples into LMMS:

  1. Open LMMS.
  2. Click the samples icon in the left menu.
  3. Click plus beside your new samples.  (If you don't see them, you may have to restart LMMS)
  4. Double-click a sample to add it to the Beat+Bassline Editor.