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Copying them did not help. Do I need to keep a specific file structure while copying?
Do I need to DELETE the original content with File structure from the installed location (/Library/Application Support/Steinberg/Content/Groove Agent/VST Sound)
Iāve never tried to breakup the file storage locations, and this sounds like something you are trying to do?
I did move EVERYTHING (35G) to a diff SSD, however, and hereās what I did. I created a duplicate āVST Soundā folder on the SSD that I wanted to use. Then I copied all the VST Sound files and sent them to the new folder on the diff location. Then I changed the name of the original āVST Soundā folder to something diff so that Cubase couldnāt find it.
Then I opened the S Library Manager and clicked on the gear icon in the upper right hand corner of the app. Here an option appears that lets you choose a āLibrary default locationā. Here I listed my new location.
At this point, you will need to open Cubase and try to open your various instruments and Groove agent. You will need to locate the folder and file locations. This may seem a slow process, but after you locate a few items, close the program, and then your DAW, and then turn it back on and open the Library. Click on the Gear icon again and confirm that your location is still there. In my case I found that all the VST Sound files were now listed in the new location under āDetailsā of each application.
I think the download manager and Steinberg programs (Groove Agent, Cubase, etc) may have some support for moving data files around. However, you could use Mac OS to move your file(s) in a directory such as: /Library/Application Support/Steinberg/Content/Groove Agent
to something like: my_other_volume_mount_point/path_on_the_mounted_volume/Groove Agent
and then symbolic link the two. If you open a terminal and run āman lnā it will provide documentation on file system links. Note that the other volume MUST be using an Apple filesystem, no FAT, NTFS, ext4, and so forth. That works for execuatble files in some cases, as well. I use it for keeping my soldered-down SSD from getting overrun.
Hi, there is a specific article on moving VST Sound Content on the steinberg page.
You can move content via the Steinberg Library Manager, which is very easy.
" Move VST Sound Content using the Steinberg Library Manager (recommended)
If the VST Sound Content is already installed, but you want to change the location, follow these steps:
Open the Steinberg Library Manager
Click on āMOVEā at the VST Sound Content you want to move
The Steinberg Library Manager will prompt you to choose a new destination. Select the new location and confirm.
Steinberg Library Manager will now move the VST Sound Content files to the new location and register them accordingly.
Itās important to note that when you move content, the Steinberg Library Manager not only relocates the files on your hard drive but also ensures seamless access for your DAW or instruments to the content in its new location. "
I just went though a few hoops fixing content on macos. They are just vstsound files and can be placed anywhere. but be careful with folder permissions. your user account is owner of the āVST Soundā folder but everything above it needs to be owned by admin:system otherwise GA does weird things.
I believe as others have pointed out, if you use LM to move, it should maintain those permissions.
