BIAB requires certain files to be installed. Otherwise, it runs fine with all libraries sitting on an external drive.

Except for the Audiophile libraries, everything can be downloaded except your User generated files.

That said, I have my Audiophile version installed on an external SSD over Thunderbolt but not because it needs to be done that way. It fits my workflow.


BIAB 2024 Audiophile Mac
24Core/60CoreGPU M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer11, LogicPro, Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5