The relocation process differs depending on the library. In some cases, performance can even be improved if you have an extra hard drive devoted to library storage as shown below. for KONTAKT, MASCHINE) to another hard drive. It is safe to move your Native Instruments sample libraries (i.e. If you do not define a custom library path during the installation of your NI product, the library folders will be installed in these default locations: Do not move your plug-in files to another location as your host sequencer will not be able to detect them. Plug-insĬomputers running OS X have dedicated system folders for VST, AU, AAX or RTAS plug-ins. Do not move or delete any of these files unless you are following specific instructions from the Knowledge Base or Native Instruments Support technicians to resolve an issue. Native Instruments installers write preference and settings files in various system and user folders.
The default location for NI applications is Mac HD > Applications > Native Instruments > *Product Name* (folder): It is not recommended to move your Native Instruments software applications after installation, as this can cause various problems including failed updates. This article provides information on these different components:
While it is possible to move some components of your NI software (e.g. sample libraries, factory content, etc.) after the original installation, it is important that other components (e.g. applications, preference files) remain in place.
KONTAKT FACTORY LIBRARY STILL USEFUL MAC OS X
This article provides important information if you intend to move components of your Native Instruments software to another location on your computer on Mac OS X 10.9 (or lower). Note: If you are using Mac OS X 10.10 (or higher), please refer to this article instead.