Reading Akai Sample CD's

Hi everyone ...
This is a question regarding the Akai Sample CD's. I am aware that you can import and convert the CD using EXS24 by clicking on options, then Akai Convert and then clicking on Convert Entire CD.
But the question i have is, how do i make Logic do the conversion and place the files on an external firewire drive instead of the hard drive on my powerbook?
I would like to use the AKAI sounds when my FW hard drive is connected - and i am assuming if the HDD is not connected, EXS24 sounds wont show up ...
Thanks in advance for your help / guidance!
take care,
rg

But the question i have is, how do i make Logic do the conversion and place the files on an external firewire drive instead of the hard drive on my powerbook?
Direct it to save them to the FW Drive. Or move them later.
I would like to use the AKAI sounds when my FW hard drive is connected - and i am assuming if the HDD is not connected, EXS24 sounds wont show up ...
Correct. Unless you decide which sounds you want and then 'Save as Project' and include the EXS24 sounds in the project. (store the project on your internal drive.

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