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I believe RB 2021 is only 64 bit? and that the 32 bit version is the 2020 program. Is that correct? Are there any new RB features I will really miss if I stick with 32 bit? That's my first question.
Second, my 32 bit dxi version of the Edirol Hyper canvas (the same sounds as the TTS1 but that version is probably 64 bit?) obviously won't work. However, i have the boxed retail version and I have the option to install the vst synth.
I see the 64 bit BIAB has the option to use either a dxi or vst synth as the default so am I right that if i install the vst hypercanvas RB 64 bit will have the same option and jbridge will make it work with a 64 bit host?
presumably the vst version will work as a GM2 synth like the dxi version?
i like the hypercanvas sounds and as i rarely use midi these days for new tracks i am recording if i do need to add a midi track for a signature lick for example, I can open the 32 bit version, use the dxi synth and make a wav file and import that to the 64 bit RB? clunky but a working solution.
but if the hypercanvas vst will work i see that BIAB 64 bit autonaticallly picks up the synthfont 64 bit, so will RB 64 bit automatically pick up the hypercanvas? or will i have to search for it and add it manually? and will jbridge automatically kick in?
or as a final question, can i download cakewalk, get the tts1 64bit free and then delete the rest of cakewalk? my c drive is a little short of space but i do have a second hard drive with more room if that helps
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Install the VST and try it.
I'm assuming it will work fine as long as it is VST (not DXi).
Make your sound your own!
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thanks rharv - i just needed a little encouragement to try it. the edirol is ages old and needs a patch to run on windows 10 and the vst is a plugin not a simple synth like the dxi version but the hypercnavas now loads in BIAB 2020 64 bit
the midi driver window is a bit misleading because the hypercanvas does not appear in the drop down with the other vsts but still loads in the first slot as default synth
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If you have a 64-bit version of a DXi (for example, I have both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Cakewalks TTS-1 synth installed), it will work in 64-bit RealBand. As will 64-bit versions of VSTi's.
If you have a 32-bit VSTi (not DXi), and you have jBridge, it should still work (jBridge works both ways: 64-bit VST(i)'s for 32-bit hosts and 32-bit VST(i)'s for 64-bit hosts). Just as long as the are VST 2.0 (does not work for VST3).
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thanks jford the 32 bit vst seems to work fine with jbridge and as i use midi less and less these days i think moving to 64 bit RB will be painless.
just hope that jbridge handles all the plugins i've been using
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I would highly suggest that before you open any existing songs in 64-bit, you go ahead and pre-populate RealBand with all the VST/VSTi's you will be using. If RB doesn't find one in the list, it just defaults to the port number with nothing loaded (and doesn't prompt you to find the appropriate plugin). I've asked for this, but it hasn't happened yet.
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thanks John I'll remember that. i'll list the plugins i have in RB 32 bit and then add them in 64 bit. i'm surprised it doesn't happen automatically
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