I moved to sonar x2, now it´s time to optimize the pc x32? x64? 4 gb ram is enough or not?

 
I have 2gb Ram, W7 X32 bits. Most of my plugins are old plugins (I noticed I have less issues working with x32 bits w7, dont know why).
Now I´m upgrading Ram, and i´m thinking of x64 bits (so my PC will recognize more than 4gb of Ram).
So, my question is:
 
-should I keep x32 and upgrade up to 4 gb Ram wich could be enough?
or
-should i move to x64 and upgrade to MORE than 4 gb Ram?
 
I know it´s all depending on the rest of my stuff, but I´m asking for a suggestion or an opinion.
Will be a big difference? Maybe i can reach 6 or 8 gb ram... but not a lot more.
thanks a lot!
 
 

thanks for the opinion, actually I know that more ram and x64 its better, but reality its that i use a lot of too old synths and x32 with 2 gb its at least working not bad, we´ll see

Middleman hit the nail on the head.  If you choose to go to 64 you will definitely be leaving behind some if not all of your 32-bit vst's.  I had nothing but problems when I first switched to 64, especially with vsti's.  I lost a lot of work.  Finally said hell with it and dropped all my 32 bit plugs.  Problem free ever since.  

P.S. Dont waste your time with Jbridge and Bitbridge either.

MetalTeK


If you choose to go to 64 you will definitely be leaving behind some if not all of your 32-bit vst's.  I 

It all depends on the VST. I have been using M-Tron Pro, Korg MonoPoly, MiniMonsta, Native Instruments B4 II extensively all without issues using bitbridge. I also run Kitcore via JBridge. (M-Tron Pro and MonoPoly have had 64 bit updates released very recently).
 
I have found problems mostly occur with VSTi that load samples. I have only had one or two that I had to give up on and 64 bit versions are being released all the time.
 
But remember you can install both 32 and 64 bit Sonar on a 64 bit OS so you can move in both worlds.
 
In my opinion, even if you are running 32 bit Sonar on a 64 bit OS its worth getting 8 GB ram. That way Sonar can use all the 3.6 GB available to a 32 bit application and the OS and other services can have the rest.
 
 
 

I run 4 gigs, but it is very slow...I would bump up to 8 if you can...certainly won't hurt! Just make sure you get good reputable and matching RAM!

when you upgrade to a 64 bit operating system install both 32 and 64 bit sonar and continue using the 32 bit vsti (synths) in 32 bit sonar.

the only way you can get a definitive answer is by knowing what your needs/expectations are of Sonar.

If you're just using mainly audio with a few RAM-efficient soft synths then I'd say leave well alone and carry on as you are.

BUT, at the other extreme, if you plan on doing full orchestral mockups with something like EWQLSO then you're going to need a LOT of RAM and this can only be achieved in a 64 bit environment.