Open the XLN Online Installer . Update Installation Path: Click on "Installation Paths" in the installer settings. Find the entry for Addictive Drums 2 Sound Data . Select the new folder location on your external drive.
Found in /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/ .
Usually stored in /Users/[YourName]/Library/Application Support/Addictive Drums 2/[6-Digit Folder] . addictive drums 2 library placer mac
Before moving anything, it is helpful to know where AD2 stores its various components on macOS:
While "Library Placer" is often a term associated with custom installation tools, for users, the primary way to manage library locations is through the XLN Online Installer . This tool acts as the "placer," allowing you to define exactly where your "Sound Data" (the bulky sample files) should live during or after installation. Default Library Locations on Mac Open the XLN Online Installer
If you have purchased third-party MIDI loops or presets (like those from Groove Monkee or Chiometry Audio ), you must place them manually:
By default, these are installed within the XLN Audio folder, but can be moved to an external drive to save space. How to Relocate Your Library to an External Drive Select the new folder location on your external drive
If your internal drive is full, you can "place" your library on an external SSD by following these steps:
How to Use the Addictive Drums 2 Library Placer on Mac Managing large sample libraries like (AD2) is a common challenge for Mac users, especially those working with limited internal SSD space on modern MacBooks. Whether you are looking for the official "Library Placer" utility or a manual way to relocate your drum kits, this guide covers everything you need to know about organizing your AD2 sounds on macOS. What is the Addictive Drums 2 Library Placer?
Located at /Library/Application Support/Addictive Drums 2/External MIDI Files .