Cubase 14 - long load times for some virtual instruments

I’m finding that some virtual instruments - notably IK Modo Bass and Modo Drum - are taking a minute or more to load in Cubase 14. This contrasts with a few seconds in Cubase 13. I tested this by creating new projects in each version in case it was a legacy issue.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Did you set any exceptions for anti-virus on the 13 folders that you haven’t propagated to 14?

Sorry, should have said that I’m on a Mac so don’t run antivirus. I’ll check disc permissions though.

Same issue here. Serum, Omnisphere and a few others.
Also Groove Agent freezes Cubase 14 up upon loading.
Even IF it’s loaded up it takes forever to search for sounds…this also occurs in the Mediabay. Kills creativity in a MAJOR way.