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[Scott Eshleman]

@Mark King said:
Search through the posts but I think SD3 is only 64bit and only comes as a vsti and not the old rtas plugin so is probably not compatible with older versions of pro tools. Do a search as this is explained in the forums and I’m not a PT but sure I read this from an earlier poster.  

bottom of the SD3 Product Description page: (i added the underlining)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

64-bit Windows 7 or newer, 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended). Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, 64-bit Intel-based Mac with 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended).
64-bit host (with support for VST, AU or AAX). Standalone is included.
SOFTWARE: Approx. 320 MB download + installation space.
SOUND LIBRARY: Basic install: Approx. 41 GB download and an additional 41 GB for the installation process. Complete install: Approx. 236 GB download and an additional 55 GB for the installation process.
SSD install (optional): Approx. 236 GB pre-installed.

[Scott Eshleman]

@stitch_3 said:
I have HP computer with Windows 10 and Intel core i5-6400 2,70 ghz. processor. I download demo of ez drummer 2 and had error trying to unzip. is my computer powerful enough?  

In a word…
Probably.

The real question is probably whether or not you have enough disk space to unzip the download.
What error are you getting?
Maybe the download was corrupted or incomplete.
Perhaps you could delete the 1st download and try again.

[Scott Eshleman]

I’m not in the studio right now or I’d post a current screenshot.
Perhaps this Toontrack FAQ will help:

https://www.toontrack.com/faq/how-do-i-open-ezdrummer-in-logic/

“The text and pictures in this FAQ explains how to open EZdrummer in Logic 9,
but it works the exact same way with Superior Drummer 2,
Beatstation or any other virtual sampler from Toontrack.

First open a new session and create a Software Instrument track.
Please go to the channel strip on your bottom left, where among others your I/O, Inserts and Sends show.
The track will probably open with a one of Logic’s own instruments..

Click and hold beneath the I/O button (on EVP88 in this case) to bring up a number of submenus.

Now please click to AU Instruments – Toontrack – EZdrummer – Stereo.
EZdrummer will now be inserted in your Logic session.
If you are to drag any MIDI files from the MIDI browser inside EZdrummer (or from Finder)
please note that you need to drag it to the same track as EZdrummer is inserted on.“

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[Scott Eshleman]

does the SD3 standalone version open properly?

Please respond & continue in your other post, where I’ve responded as well.

3 threads for the same issue is very confusing.

[Scott Eshleman]

@MF5152 said:
Yes it did but now I have found that SD3 does not work with pro tools yet?  

To what version of Pro Tools are you referring?
We have SD3 licensed & running on 2 different versions of Pro Tools (12.7.1, 12.8.1)
on 3 different Mac computers (all running Sierra).
(I do not believe that Pro Tools is High-Sierra certified yet.)

[Scott Eshleman]

That’s odd. Those tabs are all visible by default when you open SD3.
Can you please upload a screenshot of what you are seeing when you open SD3?

Also, is this your experience with both the plugin and the standalone?

If as a plugin, in what host/DAW are you running it?

[Scott Eshleman]

There is a demo available for EZKeys. Give it a try.
I can try it myself later and give you an answer,
but I’ve only ever dealt with changing chord & chord inversions within EZKeys.

[Scott Eshleman]

After years of computing-related experience; I offer:

Technology Suggestion #1: Never, ever do a major operating system upgrade (Windows or Mac) without first checking compatibility
of your critical hardware, peripherals, software programs & plugins.

Technology Suggestion #2: After an initial roll-out of an OS upgrade, if you cannot document, diagnose and/or resolve any issues that may arise, it is often best to wait & allow others to bear that responsibility. Even the most diligent testing is unlikely to expose every issue that a much larger user base will uncover once an upgrade is released to the public.

Technology Suggestion #3: When cleared to proceed with aforementioned upgrades,
it is still best to do so with caution and a watchful observance of any ‘unexpected consequences’.

[Scott Eshleman]

@John said:
I suspect it will posted today, since it just became available in the PM.

BR,
John  

General Forum Announcement posted ’round 9:30 EST:
https://www.toontrack.com/forum/forum-announcements/superior-drummer-3-0-2-now-available/#p175018

[Scott Eshleman]

It’s been reported on various tech websites that High Sierra handles Audio Unit plugins differently
and some plugins may not work.

https://cdm.link/2017/09/macos-high-sierra-upgrade-mostly-worry-free-caveats/

https://www.arturia.com/faq/utilization/compatibility-with-macos-10-13-high-sierra

https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6882076

https://www.hornetplugins.com/ (pop-out message with specific reference to Logic & GarageBand)

[Scott Eshleman]

a search of the forum revealed this reply in another post
(https://www.toontrack.com/forum/ezdrummer-help/macos-high-sierra/#p174566),
where Olof states:

@Olof said:
I can confirm that current version of EZdrummer 2 (and all our other plug-ins except Superior Drummer 3) cannot be opened in GarageBand on High Sierra – EXCEPT if Superior Drummer 3 is loaded or has been loaded before in the session! Then it works without problems, strangely enough.  

[Scott Eshleman]

@nexis said:
Thank you all for your responses. I just ordered a 1 TB SSD portable drive. Can’t wait to give this a go!  

cool. what drive did you get? I’ve been shopping for one, too.
Running a Mac, so I prefer a Thunderbolt-capable drive,
but curious about what you had decided on.

[Scott Eshleman]

@Brad said:
It is just about that simple, download and install the libraries on machine one. Install the application/plug-in on machine 2 then copy; SL-SuperiorDrummer3 from machine 1 to a location on machine 2. Start SD3 on machine 2, it may complain that you have no libraries installed and you may get a chance to navigate to the location where you copied the libraries to, otherwise go to Settings > Libraries > Browse for Library Paths and navigate to the folder where you put the library. I assuming it asks you then to authorize. I have only authorized via PM lately.

Hope this helps.  

Yep.
Done it twice myself.
Once just to move my libraries to a larger external drive.
Even easier in SD3 than in SD2.

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