OK so I started something...;)

Why am I concerned that BIAB is 64 bit? Everything else on my machine is 64 bit now.

Yes I know it does not support other VSTs.... but I wish it did, I am hoping that the next generation BIAB features the ability to use custom Vsts within the application. I have to use two sound drivers to play my piano with BIAB, it would be good to play other instruments, such as favorite pianos, organs etc) inside BIAB. I have full orchestras here I can't use within BIAB at least without ease. I would like to use all my synths which are all 64 bit now at least on my machine.

Dont get me wrong BIAB has a lot going for it too... the real track thing is an outstanding piece of kit. I have been around long enough to know how difficult this must have been to achieve.

Most new sound cards have drivers for WIn 7, and some of the older classic sound cards.

if you check forums like Cubase you will find that the WIn7 64 thing is deeply loved.

I love BIAB its an outstating piece of software now, but it does have its foibles, in places its quite 'odd'.It feels like a midi accompaniment player that has outgrown its own socks, which it has, and that is a good thing, in fact it is now far superior to this, but the design needs a rethink (thats not me being negative - I love the thing).

Garry, my understanding is that if you are running 32 bit in 64 you only get max of 2 gig for VST with some notable exceptions which have been recoded from scratch.

Working in 64 is like opening the windows in your studio, no more coughing and splutterng, no more straining - the memory is there for whatever you need. Surely this is a design asset for next generation BIAB?

Anyways I think a 64 bir version must on its way... somewhere in the vault of secrets. It would be a great pity if BIAB went the same way as Giga.

I am not arguing that this is not a superb bit of kit - no question it is.

Oh BTW yes I have it working in a 64 bit environment here

This is all just my opinion of course..... but 64 bit also the future

Zero

Win 11 64, Asus Rog Strix z390 mobo, 64 gig RAM, 8700k