How to use 'studio instruments' in Main Stage 3

Hi,
I just bought Main Stage 3 today, and I am wondering how to select the studio instruments for example 'brass' that are files under 'patches library/audio/studio instruments/brass'. I have been through the manual, but I did not see anything.
Do I need to create a new lay out first to be able to play one of those brass instruments ?
I am able to play some instruments that are filed under 'patch library/instrument/'
Hopefully someone can answer my question.
Thank you
Niels

Hi
niels van der burg wrote:
files under 'patches library/audio/studio instruments/brass'.
These patches are for audio inputs rather than software instruments
CCT

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