best way to load S3 files when don't have enough space on internal laptop drive?

[jazztao]

I just bought SD3 crossgrade. I have a mac laptop but not enough disk space to install all SD3 related files on the internal drive. What is the best way to install?

SD3 program on internal drive and all other files on external Glyph SSD drive?

Will there be problems if I do that? Is it possible to run the program smoothly in this way or do I need spend the time to try to clear internal drive  to get everything internal drive?

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.1.7
Operating system: macOS Mojave (10.14)

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[James]

you can run all the extra files on an external drive

[Martin Salloum]

As a matter of fact, you can order a drive from ToonTrack already pre-loaded.  Save you a lot of time downloading…

[James]

Martin Salloum wrote:

As a matter of fact, you can order a drive from ToonTrack already pre-loaded.  Save you a lot of time downloading…

But cost you a lot more for the sake of waiting a few hours

[kachaloo]

Have had no problem with the set up you are contemplating. I used a Samsung T-5 SSD . . . Snappy! Using a portable drive also allows you use sd3 on any other licensed computers you may have without having to load up the hard drive. Also, if your Mac has a disc drive, it is likely to have diminished performance running at near capacity . . . good luck!

[Mark King]

Remember SD3 runs from RAM so the drive does not have an impact on the sound or make it choppy. All it does effect is how long it takes to load a kit

SD3 with older sdx,s plus Rooms of Hansa and Death & Darkness. Cubase and wavelab current versions. Roland TD50x using all trigger inputs for triggering SD3 only. Windows 11 computer. Various keyboards and outboard gear as well as VST instruments. Acoustic drums: Yamaha 9000 natural wood and Pearl masters. Various snare drums. RME BabyFace Pro FS and Adam A7X monitors

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