Ableton - Using Shared Factory Packs Location in IS 1129J

There is a shared folder for Ableton Live Factory Packs, but each user will need to change their pack folder location to use it.  This setting is per user per computer, so it will be easiest if students try to use the same computer for the semester.  This will save users time downloading these huge packs, and it will save storage space on the Macs.  

  1. Open Ableton Live from the dock.  
    image of Live on the dock
     
  2. Live menu > Settings.  
    image of Live menu open with Settings highlighted
     
  3. Click on Library in the left pane, then click the second Browse button for Installation Folder for Packs.  
    image of Live settings window with Library and second Browse button highlighted
     
  4. In Finder window, click on Desktop on the left, then double click Factory Packs shortcut.  
    image of Finder window with Desktop and Factory Packs shortcut highlighted
     
  5. A popup window will ask if you want to move existing packs to the new installation directory.  Click Yes. 
    image of popup asking to move existing packs
     
  6. Close the Settings window.  
     

Please note that this will disable the ability to browse for packs.  Any additional packs for the class will need to be requested from the IT Service Desk.  

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