Sampler Instruments Folder in Root or User to put additional exs files

is it best to keep all sampler instruments in Root folder? i notice thats where it installs the origional ex samples and instruments. but i have converted giga and akai as well as other exs sample instruments i made. is it ok to put them all in the root or are they supposed to go in User/ sampler instruments or does it matter?
thanks

You can put them anywhere, as long as there are *identically named aliases* of the containing folders in either the root or the Users folder.
Logic puts 'Convertees' by default in the Users folder, I believe.
Whether it is best I cannot tell you, that depends on your use. If you use lots of EXS instruments in a project it may be advantageous to have all sound content on a a dedicated disk, to avoid too much traffic to and from the Startup volume, possibly leading to Logic reacting sluggishly.
regards, Erik.

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I'm asking some basic question, but wish can get some help!!!
First, i want to move all the jam pack to an external audio disk. i understand logic can locate automatic when i drag the loops in loops browser.
But my main question is how about the sample and instrument folder? Should keep in computer harddisk? Or any good teach?
Second, About song setting question.
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The samples themselves, can reside anywhere. The .exs instrument files however, must remain in either the ~user>Library>Application support>Logic>Sampler Instruments folder, or the System Drive>Library>Application support>Logic>Sampler Instruments folder. Or at least an alias must reside there.
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J

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It's very basic but sometimes does a better job with some loops not usually well done.
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