Ample Guitar M Loading Samples: Failed
The "Ample Guitar M Loading Samples Failed" error (often accompanied by Error Codes 7 or 14) typically occurs when the plugin cannot find the high-quality audio files it needs to produce sound. This most often happens because the instrument path is incorrectly set, the sample library was not installed, or the "Documents" folder is being synced to a cloud service like OneDrive.
- Uninstall Ample Guitar M via your OS control panel.
- Manually delete any remaining Ample Sound folders in
Documents/AmpleSound(back up your custom presets first). - Restart your computer.
- Reinstall using the latest installer from the website, installing the sample library to a simple path (e.g.,
C:\AmpleSamples\or/Users/Shared/AmpleSamples/). Avoid overly long or system-protected paths.
- Windows:
C:\Program Files\Ample Sound\Ample Guitar M\ - Mac:
/Library/Application Support/Ample Sound/Ample Guitar M/
Place all library files in a dedicated local SSD folder rather than an external drive to minimize read errors. Security Exceptions Ample Guitar M Loading Samples Failed
If you only downloaded the installer, go back to the Ample Sound Download Page and get the matching Library for your version. 2. Point AGM to the Right Folder The "Ample Guitar M Loading Samples Failed" error
- Fix: If library is on an external drive, ensure it’s mounted and has a stable connection. Run disk checks (chkdsk, Disk Utility) if errors suspected.
If you want, tell me your OS, DAW, and where the sample library is stored and I’ll give step-by-step commands for your setup. Uninstall Ample Guitar M via your OS control panel
Preventing the Error in the Future
Once you fix the "Loading Samples Failed" error, you want to keep it fixed.
To correct this, check the Official Ample Sound Installation Guide for the correct file path settings.