VSB File Extension

VSB file icon

Virtual Sampler Bank

What is a VSB file?

Files with the VSB extension are specifically tied to Virtual Sampler Bank, a Audio Files type, and there are 667 files in this category.

VSB files are supported by Windows. If you need to play a VSB file, you can use one of 2 programs, such as MAZ Sound Tools VSampler and Awave Studio.

Programs that support VSB files

How to open a VSB file?

If you’re having difficulty opening a VSB file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.

MAZ Sound Tools VSampler and Awave Studio stand out as the preferred programs to manage VSB files effectively. To install the latest version of MAZ Sound Tools VSampler on your computer, visit the MAZ website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open VSB files with MAZ Sound Tools VSampler.

Set MAZ Sound Tools VSampler as the default VSB handler

Choose an app to open a file on Mac

  1. Right click or use Control + left click on the desired VSB file to launch the file options menu;
  2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
  3. Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
  4. In this menu, select "All Programs", then find MAZ Sound Tools VSampler and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

Set default programs for Windows

  1. Start by right-clicking on your VSB file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
  2. In the pop-up window, find and select the MAZ Sound Tools VSampler application from the available options;
  3. Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening VSB files.

Convert files to and from VSB

If you have trouble working with a VSB file, try converting it to AFC or similar audio files.

Be aware that converting a VSB file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Convert VSB to other file formats

Effective solutions for VSB file problems

There are some common issues with VSB files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

What are the methods to detect if my VSB file has been corrupted?

VSB audio files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:

  • An unexplained increase in the size of the VSB file;
  • Trying to work with the archive in MAZ Sound Tools VSampler or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
  • The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
  • While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
  • The file exhibits poor performance during editing operations in MAZ Sound Tools VSampler;

Why does MAZ Sound Tools VSampler crash?

Insufficient software updates can contribute to MAZ Sound Tools VSampler crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for MAZ products.

Restarting your computer can resolve numerous common problems, so it should be the initial step before changing any software-related settings.

How to repair a corrupted VSB file?

Open the damaged VSB file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged audio files.

How to edit a VSB file?

To make changes to VSB files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the audio files. Online VSB editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Virtual Sampler Bank.

Best VSB editors 2026

Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available VSB editors.

VSB Editor SoftwareDeveloperPlatformsOverall Rating
MAZ Sound Tools VSamplerMAZWindows4.8 out of 5 (44 reviews)