Using 32-bit or 64-bit Windows?

[Robin Gardner]

Would that make any difference to the sound at all when recording/re-playing?

Just curious about this when getting a new computer/OS in the near future.

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[Scott]

No difference in sound. A 64-bit OS in conjunction with a 64-bit host and the 64-bit version of EZdrummer or S2 will allow for more RAM access than the 32-bit version. More RAM equals more samples you would be able to load. This would be more for S2 because some libraries have more than 4+ GB of samples for some kits if you load all layers and all bleed options. EZD is much more RAM friendly to start with.

Scott Sibley - Toontrack
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[Robin Gardner]

Thanks for quick replay and it answers my question so that I will most probably get a 64-bit OS. Thanks again!

[Mauri]

Hi, Robin,

I would strongly suggest you have at least minimum of 8GB of RAM in your new machine, preferably 16GB, or even more.

When I changed from a 32bit to a 64bit setup I was so relieved not have to worry about RAM usage. Using a 32bit operating system (talking about Windows) you can utilise up to 1.7 or so GB of RAM, a bit more with a particular tweak.

My 8GB of RAM at the moment is enough for my way of working.

Good luck,

Mauri.

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