TidyMacGarageBand and Logic Pro download instruments, loops and Apple Loops into /Library/Application Support. The full Logic library is over 70 GB. Remove sound packs from inside the app (Sound Library › Manage Sound Library) so the app knows they’re gone; you can download them again.
Location: /Library/Application Support/GarageBand · /Library/Application Support/Logic
What’s inside
- Apple Loops
- Sampler instruments
- Drummer and Alchemy content
The right way
In Logic Pro choose Logic Pro › Sound Library › Manage Sound Library; in GarageBand choose GarageBand › Sound Library. You can also relocate the library to an external drive from there.
Find every folder like this on your Mac
TidyMac lists big folders outside its library, checks which app owns each one and whether that app is still installed, and explains it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I delete GarageBand / Logic sound library?
Your choice: You downloaded this on purpose. Remove it if you don’t use it; you can download it again. GarageBand and Logic Pro download instruments, loops and Apple Loops into /Library/Application Support. The full Logic library is over 70 GB. Remove sound packs from inside the app (Sound Library › Manage Sound Library) so the app knows they’re gone; you can download them again.
Where is GarageBand / Logic sound library on my Mac?
/Library/Application Support/GarageBand · /Library/Application Support/Logic. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does GarageBand / Logic sound library get?
Usually 2 – 80 GB.