

If using Native Instruments software on a Mac and Windows computer, we recommend using separate external drives specifically for each OS.įor best results, your external drive should be formatted the same as your operating system's native format. But we have received many reports of problems using these applications over the years. In the search results, select 'Create and format hard disk partitions.' Find the Disk.

There are some applications which allow you to connect a NTFS (Windows default format) drive to a Mac computer. In the Start button search box, type 'Disk Management.' 2. What about Mounty / Paragon / Tuxera etc.?

What about exFAT?ĭrives formatted as 'exFAT', which technically allows the drive to be used with both Mac and Windows computers, will cause issues such as: We do not recommend storing your libraries and content on an external drive to be used by both a Mac and Windows computer.
