File structure of logic pro/studio

hi
can someone explain the file structure of logic studio/logic pro please?
(on the pc, most things were in the for example: emagic folder in program files).
is there an equivalent of program files folder on mac? where i can explore apps
would logic pro install into one folder? nice and simple?
would it be ok to install logic pro all on internal system drive (macbook).
or external hard drive essential?
does logic pro require 2 hard drives? one for installation and one for audio data/recording onto?
thanks

*Logic Pro itself will be installed in the application folder - just the app itself
*Additional Content like Loops - IRs for Space Designer or Plug In components and Presets for 3rd party Plug Ins will be installed in HD/Library/Audio/
and
*HD/Application Support/Logic (Channel Strip settings/EXS Factory Samples and Instruments/KCs/Templates/Ultrabeat samples/Tuning tables and so on)
For your own presets and channelstrip settings the same folder will be created in your Useraccount.
You can install all the Jam Packs and Loops on an external drive during the installation process when you have a Desktop computer. On a Laptop you'll have to install it to your system drive first and then move it to an external
which leads me to your next question
*Yes it is very much advisable (but not a "must") to run Samples/Loops from an external drive and if you're recording a lot of Audio then get another external for the Audio files. Daisy chaining FW drives works well, getting an additional eSATA drive with an adaptor card will give you an additional port and is a good solution
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