32 Bit Wrapped Plugins Do Not Sound The Same...
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Re: 32 Bit Wrapped Plugins Do Not Sound The Same...
I think the original post was about plugs using TC Powecore? Maybe something is going on with wrapped plugs that have to access hardware DSP? I could try and do a test with my LiquidMix. All the UA stuff is 64-bit now.
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Re: 32 Bit Wrapped Plugins Do Not Sound The Same...
Ok, so I've done a bit more testing as well as contacting and talking with Sound Radix. He said he would look into things a bit on his end. I haven't heard anymore about his results but there was the official release a few days later of version 1.0 of 32 Lives. So I installed it and ran some more tests.
I have no idea if it is anything that was officially done on his end but my results are much better now. I am actually getting T.C. VSS3 to null both native and wrapped in 32 Lives. Of course the modulation section has to be turned of for this to work but that's to be expected.
I also tried nulling a few Motu plugins as well as UAD plugins, both with perfect results. Of course those aren't wrapped but I just wanted to make sure things were working as they should.
The only issue, is I still can't get jBridge VSS3 to null between 32 and 64 bit wrapped. It still is different with less high end. I didn't try any other plugins with jBridge to see if they would null. But for me that really doesn't matter as I will be using 32 Lives from here on out.
So I'm not sure what exactly fixed things with 32 Lives, but it's looking good.
I have no idea if it is anything that was officially done on his end but my results are much better now. I am actually getting T.C. VSS3 to null both native and wrapped in 32 Lives. Of course the modulation section has to be turned of for this to work but that's to be expected.
I also tried nulling a few Motu plugins as well as UAD plugins, both with perfect results. Of course those aren't wrapped but I just wanted to make sure things were working as they should.
The only issue, is I still can't get jBridge VSS3 to null between 32 and 64 bit wrapped. It still is different with less high end. I didn't try any other plugins with jBridge to see if they would null. But for me that really doesn't matter as I will be using 32 Lives from here on out.
So I'm not sure what exactly fixed things with 32 Lives, but it's looking good.
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Re: 32 Bit Wrapped Plugins Do Not Sound The Same...
I wish I could stick exclusively with 32-Lives but I have some plugs that just don't get along with it. MonstaChorus for one. Also, I have to say I like using jBridgeM's "Performance Mode" to reduce the CPU hit of Slate FG-X, but once Slate releases the 64-bit version that's a moot point.
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Re: 32 Bit Wrapped Plugins Do Not Sound The Same...
James, have you downloaded and installed the latest version of 32 Lives to see if your stability problems might improve?
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Yes. It's a plug-in by plug-in basis for me. For some the AU/32 Lives combo is fine. For others it seems the VST/jBridgeM combo seems to work better.
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Just an update... I posed in another topic, but did some more experimenting with latest 32 Lives. Just some random data points here:
1) I'm thrilled that Plugsound Pro now works! It didn't work with previous versions of 32 Lives, so I'm stoked!
2) Altiverb 6 seems to be working like a champ now with 32 Lives. It, too, did not work with prior versions of 32 Lives. Happy... happy.
3) I'm trying to avoid jBridgeM because of one weird issue. Seems when jBridgeM's auxhost is launching when I open a project, I will sometime get spontaneous DP quits. The error dialog mentions a problem with MachFive 3, which isn't even being bridged. I think maybe it might be because of the iLok... not sure. So essentially, opening a project that contains a VST bridged with jBridgeM AND an instance of MachFive 3, is tricky. If the project loads and doesn't crash DP, you're going to be okay from then on. However sometimes it does.
4) Betabugs MonstaChorus, which I like a lot, still has issues with 32 Lives. If you stop playback while MonstaChorus is passing audio, you'll get a horrible stuttering noise and if I recall correctly, you have to quit the project to stop it. The VST version with jBridgeM has no such issue.
5) I'm looking into some potential issues with 32 Lives and the AU version of Drumcore 3. I suspect the VST and jBridgeM are more solid. I had DP freeze up on me (spinning beachball) when I closed the plug-in's window when using 32 Lives with it. More investigation needed.
6) Still no love for MX4. The bridged version still won't pass examination.
Oh... but did I say I'm really happy to have Plugsound Pro back??
1) I'm thrilled that Plugsound Pro now works! It didn't work with previous versions of 32 Lives, so I'm stoked!
2) Altiverb 6 seems to be working like a champ now with 32 Lives. It, too, did not work with prior versions of 32 Lives. Happy... happy.
3) I'm trying to avoid jBridgeM because of one weird issue. Seems when jBridgeM's auxhost is launching when I open a project, I will sometime get spontaneous DP quits. The error dialog mentions a problem with MachFive 3, which isn't even being bridged. I think maybe it might be because of the iLok... not sure. So essentially, opening a project that contains a VST bridged with jBridgeM AND an instance of MachFive 3, is tricky. If the project loads and doesn't crash DP, you're going to be okay from then on. However sometimes it does.
4) Betabugs MonstaChorus, which I like a lot, still has issues with 32 Lives. If you stop playback while MonstaChorus is passing audio, you'll get a horrible stuttering noise and if I recall correctly, you have to quit the project to stop it. The VST version with jBridgeM has no such issue.
5) I'm looking into some potential issues with 32 Lives and the AU version of Drumcore 3. I suspect the VST and jBridgeM are more solid. I had DP freeze up on me (spinning beachball) when I closed the plug-in's window when using 32 Lives with it. More investigation needed.
6) Still no love for MX4. The bridged version still won't pass examination.
Oh... but did I say I'm really happy to have Plugsound Pro back??
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Re: 32 Bit Wrapped Plugins Do Not Sound The Same...
Boy you just confirmed yesterdays headaches for us James. Got back from holiday, and installed DP 8.0.5 and all files that have an instantiation of M5 cause DP to quit before opening fully. Same files open fine still in DP8.0.4. (We do have jbridgeM installed) Does João know about this issue James?James Steele wrote: 3) I'm trying to avoid jBridgeM because of one weird issue. Seems when jBridgeM's auxhost is launching when I open a project, I will sometime get spontaneous DP quits. The error dialog mentions a problem with MachFive 3, which isn't even being bridged. I think maybe it might be because of the iLok... not sure. So essentially, opening a project that contains a VST bridged with jBridgeM AND an instance of MachFive 3, is tricky. If the project loads and doesn't crash DP, you're going to be okay from then on. However sometimes it does.
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I have not written him about it. I can let MOTU know about it too, but looks like you're right... this one sort of falls into Joao's lap because 32 Lives does not seem to conflict with the presence of MachFive 3. And again, it might be something to do with iLok also since MachFive 3 requires it, but can't be sure.labman wrote:Boy you just confirmed yesterdays headaches for us James. Got back from holiday, and installed DP 8.0.5 and all files that have an instantiation of M5 cause DP to quit before opening fully. Same files open fine still in DP8.0.4. (We do have jbridgeM installed) Does João know about this issue James?
Also it seems like it would be a good idea to create a new topic for this issue.
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New topic created about the MachFive 3 / jBridgeM conflict.
http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... =1&t=56657
http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... =1&t=56657
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