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  • 64 bit ready? checklist.

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     Driven by the fact that my primary DAW has died, I'm investigating how to start getting ready for Windows 64 bit computing.  To clarify all the issues I've identified, I'm posting a decision chart / check-list.

    I'm not sure if it is correct, so input would be welcome input from forum members.

    (I've drawn a flow chart, but don't know how to post it here. So here is just the text.)

    Thanks

    Is my Infrastructure ready?

    - Is motherboard 64 bit ready?

    - Can the motherboard physically accomodate more than 2 gig RAM? (or however muchRAM I want?)

    - Is CPU 64 bit?

    - Is intended OS 64 bit?

    Is it safe to change?  What functionality might stop working?

    - Is my DAW compatible with OS 64, even if only in 32 bit mode?

    - Will my plug-ins continue to work?

    - Does the soundcard have reliable 64 bit drivers? 

    - Does my midi controller have 64 bit drivers, or is it proven to work with new OS?

    - Does my control service have apprpopriate drivers ?

    Okay, assuming we have "yes" answers to all of the above....

    Could I actually take advantage of my new 64 bit system?

    - Is my DAW 64 bit ready? Can it actually use 64 bits?

    - Will my plug-ins be able to use 64 bits?

    - Will stand-alone instruments / intrument hosts be able to use 64 bits?

    Are there any gaps?

    Can anyone suggest any improvements?

    If someone can help, I'll produce a chart and postit?

    Thanks.

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    HI, I tried to PM you but to no avail, I am new to computers would you be able to point out the dadvantages and disadvantages of working in 32 bit verse 64 bit, this checklist looks quite enlightening to me, will my sound samples still sound reasonably okay in 32 bit, I need to use all my DAW's and plug ins vst's etc, so If I can get awaay with 32 bit would be great, but don't want to sacrifice sound quality, thanks in advance for any reply
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    @wildey said:

    HI, I tried to PM you but to no avail, I am new to computers would you be able to point out the dadvantages and disadvantages of working in 32 bit verse 64 bit, this checklist looks quite enlightening to me, will my sound samples still sound reasonably okay in 32 bit, I need to use all my DAW's and plug ins vst's etc, so If I can get awaay with 32 bit would be great, but don't want to sacrifice sound quality, thanks in advance for any reply
     

    In terms of your PC OS, 32 vs. 64 bit has absolutely no effect on sound quality.

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     IMO it is not a question of IF but only of WHICH ... DAWs need every GB RAM you can get ourdays ...

    for windows you might find the answers easier - except for plugins where you're limited almost everything works in 64bit (my recommendation would be to go straight to windows 7)

    for OS X you can't exactly say what detail runs in 64bit and what not - here it is more a question of applications and drivers beeing compatible with the respective OS version (10.5.7 runs nicely, from 10.6 we haven't heard too much so far)

    hth, christian

    and remember: only a CRAY can run an endless loop in just three seconds.