Jose7822


Yeap, a lot of users (at least at the SoundsOnline forums) are crying for 64 bit now that they have seen the benefits of it and its RAM accessibility on the Windows side.  There's some pressure there, but I'm not sure if it's enough.  Right now Mac users are probably in a similar situation we were in back 5 years ago when Sonar went 64 bit.  It didn't mean a thing until others followed, and that took a while.  Surely it will not take them as long (at least I hope not -_-).

Perhaps these developers are hesitant to release 64 bit plugins for Windows users in fear that this may cause anger to Mac users?

Mod Bod


BTW, Superior 2.2.2 has been released and this means that Superior Drummer is now finalized as a 64 bit plug in.

No more public beta status.

 
Jose7822


Newsurfer,

I'm sorry 64 bit wasn't what you expected it to be.  But it's been said a million times in this forum that the biggest advantage to a full 64 bit environment is in the RAM access.  Naturally, if you just work mainly with audio, this is not gonna make much of a difference to you.  But it makes a HUGE, like HUGE difference to people like us, who use big sample library containing 100's of GB of RAM.  I couldn't move any of my projects to a 32 bit Sonar, not happening.  Most of them are already over 4GB so they just wouldn't open, period.  If you're not part of that crowd, then of course you'll not be impressed.  Should've asked here, in the forum, before making the move.

Jose7822


Newysurfer,

I agree with the gist of what you're saying, but not the way you presented it.  You made it seem like someone pressured you into moving to a 64 bit system and then came here (and to other threads) expressing your dissatisfaction with it not meeting YOUR expectations.  That's what I thought was a bit over the top considering you didn't really have problems with the switch.

However, Win 7 IS slightly better than XP at sub 64 sample latencies.  At the higher latencies, they are pretty much the same.  If you like to track using amp simulators or other effects at the lowest latencies, then Win 7 will give you a little more processing power there, and that's something that benefits YOU, the average user.  As for the RAM advantage, I can understand that not being something you need and that's the main reason to make the switch.  I always try to emphazise this every time someone asks about 64 bit.  That's why I said you should've asked, or at least researched, about 64 bit before making the move.  A lot of people have problem with 32 bit plugins and it wouldn't make sense for them to change to a 64 bit OS if they're not gonna take advantage of the >4GB RAM access.

Take care! 
 
 
 
 
Ah no Jose - you just didn't read my post well is all and made a whole bunch of assumptions that don't apply.
 
Never said I was dissatisfied with 64 bit or Windows 7. They're both fine - just no big deal for the average user is all 

Cool, thanks Mod! Are there any news on Solo's final release?

Mod Bod

Cool, thanks Mod! Are there any news on Solo's final release?

I have nothing but good feelings about TTSolo x64 but I have nothing to report about a release date.

Resonant Order

XP should not be used for any reason. Windows 7 comes in 64 and 32 bits. Most 32 bit VST/i plugins will work under Bitbridge. If not then Jbridge. You can install 32 bit Sonar in 64 bit Windows 7. I have not had a reason to do so under Vista 64 bits. As long as you have drivers for your hardware that are 64 bits you will find 64 bits is better overall.

That's the crux of the issue for me. My Lynx One card only has drivers for XP. I'm mainly upgrading to get more cpu power, and I could care less about more ram at this point. You say most plugs, but not all, and I need my Waves plugs for all my unfinished projects.

quoricsant


I think what you want to petition for is for Windows 8 to go 64bit exclusively (with some 32bit compatibility still, I hope).

No problem.. it's on the way

quoricsant


Yup, my point being.. in the end, only Mr. Bill Gates can really force them to do so!