ln -s /Volumes/SSD/XLN\ Audio/AD2 ~/Library/Application\ Support/XLN\ Audio/Addictive\ Drums\ 2
Close your DAW (Logic Pro, Ableton, Pro Tools, etc.) completely. addictive drums 2 library placer mac
The central dilemma the Library Placer solves is architectural. By default, macOS applications and their support files gravitate toward the primary boot drive. For a producer using a MacBook Air or a compact Mac mini, the 256 GB or 512 GB internal drive is a precious resource shared with the operating system, DAW applications, and other critical software. Installing the full AD2 library (often 10-20 GB for a single kit, and over 100 GB for the complete collection) directly on the system drive is a logistical error. Close your DAW (Logic Pro, Ableton, Pro Tools, etc
Moreover, macOS’s security permissions (particularly in Catalina and later) complicate manual file relocation. Simply dragging a library folder from /Library/Application Support/XLN Audio/ to an external drive can break symbolic links, causing AD2 to report missing samples. The Library Placer was designed to circumvent these pitfalls, offering a sanctioned, error-proof method to relocate data without corrupting file paths. Close your DAW (Logic Pro
Navigate to your Applications folder. Find the XLN Audio folder inside. Open it and double-click Addictive Drums 2 Library Placer.
If you cannot find it, re-run the AD2 installer; the Placer is always part of the core installation.
Cause: The drive disconnected while the DAW was open, or the drive name has a space/special character.
Fix: Rename your external drive to something without spaces (e.g., Samples_Drive instead of Sample Drive Pro). Then, reopen the Library Placer and re-select the path.
ln -s /Volumes/SSD/XLN\ Audio/AD2 ~/Library/Application\ Support/XLN\ Audio/Addictive\ Drums\ 2
Close your DAW (Logic Pro, Ableton, Pro Tools, etc.) completely.
The central dilemma the Library Placer solves is architectural. By default, macOS applications and their support files gravitate toward the primary boot drive. For a producer using a MacBook Air or a compact Mac mini, the 256 GB or 512 GB internal drive is a precious resource shared with the operating system, DAW applications, and other critical software. Installing the full AD2 library (often 10-20 GB for a single kit, and over 100 GB for the complete collection) directly on the system drive is a logistical error.
Moreover, macOS’s security permissions (particularly in Catalina and later) complicate manual file relocation. Simply dragging a library folder from /Library/Application Support/XLN Audio/ to an external drive can break symbolic links, causing AD2 to report missing samples. The Library Placer was designed to circumvent these pitfalls, offering a sanctioned, error-proof method to relocate data without corrupting file paths.
Navigate to your Applications folder. Find the XLN Audio folder inside. Open it and double-click Addictive Drums 2 Library Placer.
If you cannot find it, re-run the AD2 installer; the Placer is always part of the core installation.
Cause: The drive disconnected while the DAW was open, or the drive name has a space/special character.
Fix: Rename your external drive to something without spaces (e.g., Samples_Drive instead of Sample Drive Pro). Then, reopen the Library Placer and re-select the path.