Layered - Presets: Browsing, Saving & Favorites

Layered comes with a huge library of factory presets designed to showcase its range. You can use these presets as inspiration, customize them, and build your own library of saved sounds.

Browsing Presets

• Open the Preset Browser from the Main Page.
• Browse by category (pads, leads, keys, etc.) to quickly find the right type of sound.
• Use tags or search terms to narrow down results.
• Click a preset name to instantly load it into Layered.

Tip: Cycle through presets while playing to hear how different voices blend with your performance.

Saving Custom Presets

1. Load a preset you want to modify, or start with a blank patch.
2. Adjust voices, effects, envelopes, and any other settings.
3. Click Save Preset.
4. Give your preset a name and assign it to a category if desired.

Your saved preset will now appear alongside factory presets in the browser.

Using Favorites

• Click the star icon next to a preset to mark it as a favorite.
• Access your Favorites list from the browser for quick recall.
• Great for building a short list of go-to sounds for live sets or writing sessions.

Best Practices

• Save variations of presets as new files instead of overwriting factory patches.
• Use clear naming conventions (e.g., “DreamPad + LFO Sweep”).
• Tag your presets to make them easier to find later.

See Philip exploring presets in Layered starting at 2:52 here: