Originally Posted By: Ryszard
A 32-bit OS or program can only address about 3.5 Gb of RAM, whereas a 64-bit jobbie can address as much as 192 Gb. Some VSTi's need a LOT of memory--think on the order of 1-2 Gb by themselves. Users are now able to employ multiple high-quality VSTi's--except that they can't with the memory limitation. Hence the need for the 64-bit program, to take advantage of all that beautiful RAM.

HTH,

Richard


My actual laptop runs Win 7, 64-bit, but it only has 4 GB RAM.

Would BIAB function "better" as a 64-bit app? That's what I'm having trouble understanding.

Last edited by LtKojak; 03/18/14 08:38 AM.
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