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.
Connect your external SSD or HDD. Create a dedicated folder for your sample libraries to keep things organized. For example:
/Volumes/MusicSSD/XLN Audio/ addictive drums 2 library placer mac
# 1. Move library to external drive (example: /Volumes/SSD/XLN Audio/AD2/)
mv ~/Library/Application\ Support/XLN\ Audio/Addictive\ Drums\ 2/* /Volumes/SSD/XLN\ Audio/AD2/
The Library Placer’s true value emerges in three specific macOS-centric scenarios: Cause: The drive disconnected while the DAW was
This report explains how to add, locate, and place Addictive Drums 2 (XLN Audio) libraries/sound packs on a Mac so the plugin can find and load them reliably. Did you know you can run libraries from
Did you know you can run libraries from different drives simultaneously? For example, keep your core "AD2 Standard" kit on your fast internal drive for performance-critical sessions, but place your massive "Metal" ADpak on a spinning hard drive.
The Library Placer defaults to a single location for everything, but you can create symbolic links (symlinks) to mix drives. However, the official XLN method is simpler: Use the Library Placer to set a "Master" location. If you need extreme customization, use macOS's ln -s command in Terminal, though this is only recommended for advanced users.