# Some new reserved channels

**URL:** <https://forum.cabbageaudio.com/t/some-new-reserved-channels/2570>\
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**Created:** [25 May 2021 19:01 UTC](https://forum.cabbageaudio.com/t/some-new-reserved-channels/2570 "2021-05-25T19:01:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [25 May 2021 19:01 UTC](https://forum.cabbageaudio.com/t/some-new-reserved-channels/2570/1 "2021-05-25T19:01:43Z")

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“`USER_HOME_DIRECTORY`” - retrieves the full path of the user’s home directory. “`USER_DESKTOP_DIRECTORY`” - retrieves the full path of the user’s Desktop directory. “`USER_MUSIC_DIRECTORY`” - retrieves the full path of the user’s Desktop directory.  
“`USER_APPLICATION_DIRECTORY`” - retrieves the full path of the user’s application directory. `C:/Users/username/AppData` on Windows, `~/Library` on MacOS  
“`USER_DOCUMENTS_DIRECTORY`”, - retrieves the full path of the user’s application directory

These strings don’t have a ‘/’ at the end so if you want to construct a new path, make sure to add one. Also be aware that some DAW sandbox processes, so these paths might not always be correct. The `USER_HOME_DIRECTORY` should work no matter what host you use. It passes Garageband’s crazy sandboxing, which is a good sign!