Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible?

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2011/05/20 19:53:31 (permalink)

Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible?

Will plugins that are considered 64-bit run on a 32-bit OS?
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    Glyn Barnes
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    Re:Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible? 2011/05/21 04:25:52 (permalink)
    As far as I am aware most 64 bit plugins ship with a 32 bit version.  Some Kontakt libraries that use the time streaching features are begining to emerge that need the extra memory 64 bit brings to run so could be considered 64 bit only.

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    Re:Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible? 2011/05/21 08:43:57 (permalink)
    +1 to what Glyn said, but to answer your question directly, no.  32bit plugins and 64bit plugins are written differently.  however, again, as Glyn said, they should ship with both versions in most cases.

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    Re:Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible? 2011/05/21 08:47:25 (permalink)
    you need the correct version (32 or 64 bit) depending on the OS you are running. I don't think they cross over very well.

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    Re:Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible? 2011/05/21 11:01:59 (permalink)
    You can run 64-bit plugins in 32-bit hosts using J-Bridge.


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    Re:Are 64-bit plugins backward compatible? 2011/05/21 20:47:06 (permalink)
    Beagle


    +1 to what Glyn said, but to answer your question directly, no.  32bit plugins and 64bit plugins are written differently.  however, again, as Glyn said, they should ship with both versions in most cases.


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