64 bit OS.. - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

omniphonix · #1 13.03.2009, 06:41 PM

This is getting pretty aggravating. I moved to Vista 64-bit on my new system since I pretty much had to so I could utilize the 6GB of RAM. Everything is working so well on this machine, but my Virus is just stitting there, unused, since its such a hassle to use it without Virus Control. What is the holdup with these 64-bit drivers? I checked around and every major OEM is shipping systems preloaded with Vista 64-bit now. There are only a few places you can still get a 32-bit OS.

Dell
HP
Lenovo
Acer
Toshiba (some laptops)
Sony
Gateway (optional)
Alienware

So now just about anyone who buys a new Windows PC is just screwed if they want to use their Virus TI with it? I mean, what is even the point of buying a Virus TI if you can't use the TI part? Besides, who do you think these people are that are buying machines with 6-12GB of RAM and over 2TB hard drives? It's not mom & pop surfing the internet, checking their email, and playing solitaire. It's gamers and content developers which include MUSICIANS!!!

HostileReality · #2 14.03.2009, 12:02 AM

From the march issue of SOS, in a review of cubase 5 they talk about whether you should use 64bit, and Virus get's a mention:

"The most important consideration is that there need to be 64-bit drivers for all of the hardware you require on your system. Most computer components should be covered, including most audio hardware, but some musician-specific hardware lacks 64-bit support at present, including DSP cards and instruments like Access’s Virus TI"

come on access, u have to do it now

fender2k1 · #3 14.03.2009, 04:48 AM

I'd really like to move to 64-bit, but the virus is the only thing holding me back. That and the cash to upgrade

incubatid · #4 14.03.2009, 06:22 AM

Lets be patient guys, I'm certain Access is working as hard as they can on it

I'm sure it's not as simple as you might think!

I reckon they're (hopefully) aiming for a release that somewhat coincides with Windows 7 release, as lots of people will likely switch to x64 when they upgrade then. That's what I'm planning to do

omniphonix · #5 15.03.2009, 07:58 AM

I just want an ETA, that's it. Some date I can put on my calendar to check in with Access and look for some new 64-bit drivers. Then, while I wait for that day to come, I will get better acquainted with some of my softsynths. I am so not even close to willing to screw around with getting it setup old school and doing the latency checks and setting delay compensations and CC maps and everything else. Hell, I don't even have the analog inputs left on my interface.

Oh, and one more thing, they better not make the 64-bit driver only work with 64-bit Virus Control. Only like 4 of my plugins have 64-bit versions so far and I am not dealing with that BitBridge garbage just so I can run 64-bit Cubase for a 64-bit Virus Control. If 32-bit Cubase can access 64-bit ASIO drivers, I think 32-bit Virus Control can access 64-bit Virus TI drivers.

incubatid · #6 19.03.2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by omniphonix

Oh, and one more thing, they better not make the 64-bit driver only work with 64-bit Virus Control. Only like 4 of my plugins have 64-bit versions so far and I am not dealing with that BitBridge garbage just so I can run 64-bit Cubase for a 64-bit Virus Control. If 32-bit Cubase can access 64-bit ASIO drivers, I think 32-bit Virus Control can access 64-bit Virus TI drivers.

I'd say this is one of the major hurdles they are trying to solve, just a guess

fgimian · #7 23.03.2009, 09:28 AM

After buying my Virus TI, I actually "downgraded" from Windows XP x64 to Windows XP. I actually hesitated buying a TI for quite some time before I finally did due to the fact that it was not 64 bit compatible. I'm not even talking about a x64 VSTi, just x64 support with 32 bit hosts. Windows XP x64 allowed me to address all my 4 GB of RAM and in general was rock solid!

TheHobbit · #8 08.04.2009, 06:50 AM

Personally I have now binned Vista 64 for Audio apps and hoping with W7 around the corner it will be supported, from what I've read re Beta testers W7 is probably going to be the weapon of choice for 64bit DAWs...I'm wondering if Access are waiting will then for 64 bit driver, which to me makes sense

Dunkler Engel · #9 09.04.2009, 08:44 PM

Mac OSX Leopard is not fully 64 bit but partially. It can address up to 32GB of RAM at the moment with no problem and run 64 bit apps. The kernel is still 32 bit though.

http://www.appleinsider.com/print/08...d_64_bits.html

Personally, Im anxiously waiting for Snow Leopard to come out which will be fully 64 bit. Snow Leopard will be my weapon of choice.

zeno · #10 09.04.2009, 11:48 PM

I just set up a new system with Vista 64 home premium. It's a swift system with an i7 and 6 gigs of ram. I'd really like to use these features, but it looks like I"m going to have to downgrade.

64BIT PLEASE!

Or

At least let us install as 32 bit in 64 bit. I'm going to install XP on here I guess, and I'm not excited about the ~ 3 gig limit. Hopefully I'll be able to get some use outa my $100 vista license soon...

Soon come, hopefully.