Using other software libraries with Logic

Hi, I'm a new Logic user, so this may be a basic question.
I use a lot of orchestral sounds in my writing, and the ones bundled with Logic Studio fall pretty short of what I'm used to. I'm thinking about purchasing e-Mu's Modern Symphonic Orchestra, but I don't know if I will be able to use those sounds with Logic. Is there an easy way to add on external software libraries for use within Logic?
Thanks in advance!

Libraries will most probably work, depending in what format they come. If they're .EXS format, you won't need anything extra. If they come with their own player (many of 'm do) you'ld have to check that that is an Audio Unit (AU). VST won't work, it has to be AU. So check out the format and/or the Software Instrument player.
regards, Erik.
*PS Oops, I see I stand corrected - disregard what I said (for these Libs, that is).*
+I almost always check these things first... this is exactly why... ;)+
Tip: check out this site, they have a very neat search engine for Audio Plugins & Libs, and they are pretty complete: http://www.kvraudio.com/get.php
Message was updated and embarrasingly altered by: Eriksimon

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