Installing a Package

Follow these steps to install a .hr1 sample library package in Rhapsody.

1. Launch Rhapsody, either the standalone app or as a plugin – I recommend using the standalone here.
2. Click the plus (+) button at the bottom of the Rhapsody window to open the instrument installer.
3. Click the folder icon and select the .hr1 package file.
4. Click OK to confirm your selection.
5. On the next screen, click the folder icon to select a location to store the instrument’s samples. If you’re updating an existing instrument then you won’t see this screen. Rhapsody automatically creates a subfolder named after the instrument at the selected location.
6. Click Install and wait for the samples to be unpacked.
7. Once installation is complete, Rhapsody asks whether you want to delete the .hr package files. These files aren’t needed to use the instrument, so you can safely delete them if you don’t need to keep them for a later reinstallation.
8. Restart Rhapsody and it’s ready to use.

Tip

During sample installation you can opt for either 16-bit or 24-bit files:
16-bit samples use less disk space and are suitable for most instruments.
24-bit samples use more disk space and are better for plucked strings, percussion, or when you plan to apply processing and effects.