Aug 1, 2014 · Sample libraries are always performing better when they are on a separate hard drive (not on the OS drive, and not on your project audio drive). Also, SSDs are much better …

Sep 17, 2022 · I would like to maximize the potential of an external SSD. I want to get a 2tb external thunderbolt ssd so that it can take the task of reading the large sample libraries I plan …

Aug 2, 2017 · Hi just new to this forum, trying to find out if its ok to store third party sample loop libraries on an external hard drive and use them in my projects in cubase 9.5 so as to free up …

Aug 3, 2025 · When most people are getting started, they see sample libraries releases by big sample library companies boasting about how many samples are included in a release and …

Mar 6, 2021 · Last week, Fred Poirier released DecentSampler versions for 103 instruments on Pianobook. Now you can download them for FREE and use them in your music. More details …

For example, when using plugins like Omnisphere, Nexus, Kontakt, Keyscape, etc., that have huge sample libraries, it makes sense to have their libraries stored in an external drive …

Aug 25, 2022 · It's also a great option for cold storage; if you have big sample libraries with individual .wav or .aiff files, you can put 'm there and reach them at any given moment without …

Storing samples, libraries, and projects An additional secondary drive can be used to store samples and sound libraries, including the User Library. To make sure Live is able to find …

Oct 20, 2025 · Store recording sessions, video files, and sample libraries with our expert pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC

Jan 13, 2012 · A FREE sampling plugin that allows you to play samples in the Decent Sampler format. Available in VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and Standalone for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS.

Jun 11, 2021 · The more you can split things up the better. So yes what you describe, having 3 drives, including keeping the OS drive separate, would work best. It may be overkill depending …

May 21, 2025 · Hard drives and file management Let’s first get started by understanding how hard drives work with your music software. Hard drives are used to store all kinds of files for all …

Feb 8, 2022 · For sample libraries, slowness won’t be a problem with external SSD’s - but for a laptop, having to have the drive plugged in whenever you need to access the samples might …

Oct 5, 2022 · This is great advice - and most single plugins don't go past the 200 MB mark, it's always sample libraries that are the space hogs. For more savings, only keep the working …

Aug 19, 2025 · By using buses and auxiliary outputs, you can create more dynamic and interesting sample libraries that take full advantage of Decent Sampler’s capabilities. You can …