Moving to a new computer

[Gary Brody]

I’ve installed EZ Drummer 2 on my new iMac. I...

I’ve installed EZ Drummer 2 on my new iMac. I store all my EZX packages and midi packages on an external hard drive (the same drive I used with the old computer.)

Is there a way to link all those programs to the new computer without having to first install them on the new computer? I know I was able to move the folder around previously once the packages were initially installed.

EZdrummer version: 2.1.8
Operating system: macOS Mojave (10.14)

I’ve installed EZ Drummer 2 on my new iMac. I store all my EZX packages and midi packages on an external hard drive (the same drive I used with the old computer.)

Is there a way to link all those programs to the new computer without having to first install them on the new computer? I know I was able to move the folder around previously once the packages were initially installed.

EZdrummer version: 2.1.8
Operating system: macOS Mojave (10.14)

Topic

[Gary Brody]

Your instructions you just recommended is exactly what I did when firt recommended. Will try again.

[Gary Brody]

Actually, I changed the name EZdrummer to 1Mayo, and EZD2 still loads fine and shows all libraries installed on the machine.

[Gary Brody]

And, like the first time, when starting EZD, it generated a brand new folder that I just renamed, in exactly the same spot.

[Brad]

Then you must be changing the file; Mac HD > users > glbrody >application support > Toontrack

and not

Mac HD > Library > application support > Toontrack

 

They are 2 totally different locations.

Does it ask for a password when you change the file name? If not then you are not in

Mac HD > Library > Application Support as it is a system library and needs the admin password to rename and delete files there.

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

• This post was modified 5 years, 10 months ago by Brad.

[Gary Brody]

Got it!  Asked for permission, etc. Looks like everything is loaded now. Also checked SD3, and it re-populated with everything when I launched the program. Just need to look each one over closer to make sure everything is showing up, but looks like it is at first glance.

Thanks!

[Brad]

That is the user Library you are changing….

Do this;

Open finder, go to Go To Folder

Type in /Library

 

That is the library you want

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Brad]

Excellent!

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Gary Brody]

Should I rename the EZdrummerINSTALL folder back to EZdrummer, or leave it?

This is what I now see in the library:

[Brad]

You can probably rename it back. Check after you have any updates to EZD and make sure it has had no changes. If that is the case you should be able to delete it. After backing up the folder of course. Do you use time machine?

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Gary Brody]

Yes, I use TM.

[Brad]

Go make music then. You may have to authorize the libraries to the new Mac, but you should be able to authorize all in Product Manager.

cheers mate

Brad

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Lon Ferguson]

My name is Lon,

I want to move EZD2 from one of my two computers that I don’t use anymore to a new Mac Mini so I can upgrade to EZD3.can you help?

Thanks

[Brad]

Hi Lon,

Are you moving from a Mac or a PC?

Are your samples located on a separate drive or the default location?

How many EZD expansions do you have? (If you only have a few it might be easier for you to just install Toontrack Product Manager on the new machine and download and install everything there). However…….

If you want to move the sample libraries from your old computer to your new Mac the default locations are:

Mac:             Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > EZDrummer
Windows:    C:/Program Files(x86)/Common Files/Toontrack/EZDrummer

Copy the entire EZDrummer folder to your new system

You still need to download Toontrack Product Manager to your new machine, remove the authorization for your old computer, then perform a download and install of EZDrummer (standalone and plug-ins). Once installed, start EZDrummer standalone, you should receive a message about not being able to locate your sample library and given the option to browse to the location.

 

 

EZdrummer version: 3.0.6
Operating system: macOS Ventura (13)

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

[Mike Stoke]

YEP – on new Mac just downloaded Product Manager and installed the very first EZ Drummer install only, no further core library or packs (as they all exist on my external ssd).

opened up EZ drummer once, and quit it.

Went and gave the installed folder a different name @ Mac HD > Library > Application Support > Toontrack > EZdrummer_Original Install

Opened up EZ drummer again, and followed the prompts to redirect the pathnames to be just like they were on old Mac.

Requires close and reopen EZdrummer to take effect.

Then reopened product manager and hit Authorise All..

Bingo, this was quick and easy for me.

EZdrummer version: 3.0.6
Operating system: macOS Sequoia (15)

[Author]

Replies