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2016/04/28 12:35:13 (permalink)

Best location for libraries

Hello All-
 
In your opinion, where would be the best place to locate third-party libraries used in Kontakt which in turn is used as a Sonar Plugin?
 
I have the Kontakt 5 Player installed and running okay so far as a Sonar plugin. Now I want to add some libraries: Specifically the Vir2 BASiS virtual instrument for starters, and will soon add Chris Hein Horns Compact.
 
I have a second HD (D:) on my computer, which is where I keep my Sonar projects. I'm thinking that this might be a good place for these libraries - but would like to hear what others are doing.
 
Opinions, suggestions welcome!
 
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    garrigus
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    Re: Best location for libraries 2016/04/28 13:04:20 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2016/04/28 13:44:55
    For optimal performance, you would want to get a third drive that would be dedicated to any streaming sample libraries in your collection. It may not be necessary for smaller projects, but for larger ones, there is definitely a benefit.
     
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    Re: Best location for libraries 2016/04/28 13:13:46 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Mesh 2016/04/28 13:45:16
    Indeed the best place in on a third drive.

    Once the libraries are installed back that drive up to an external drive, saves having to reinstall all those DVDs in the event that the drive fails.

    I use a WD Black 1TB HD drive which copes really well with tons of streaming, if you can afford it go SSD.

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    Re: Best location for libraries 2016/04/28 16:02:46 (permalink)
    Hmmmmm....Well, short of $pringing for a third HD, what other options?
     
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    Re: Best location for libraries 2016/04/30 14:50:35 (permalink)
    Well, for now I put it in my second hard drive. Seems to be working okay. Time will tell.

    RJB -Vernon Corv 
     
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