Marc makes an interesting point, but I think there are some other considerations (to consider).
Marc7777 wrote:64 Bit DP means you'd need 64 bit plugins right?
In that case, it doesn't help much since most plugs are still 32...
To the contrary, since we're still dealing with 32-bit software, something like VEP and Bidule help to overcome the less-than 4GB limitation by cracking open access to more RAM on your machine above and beyond that limitation spec.
You don't *need* 64-bit plugins to run them [at all] with the 64-bit kernel. The idea of having all things "64" is more a matter of getting the most out of your computer's resources and less a matter of basic compatibility.
If all software were 64-bit (OS, DAW, and all plugins) things like VEP and Bidule will become somewhat less of a necessity. Why have more than one host competing for available RAM when one host will do the trick?
Exceptions to that consideration:
~ Pre-mixing large sections of VIs. Where memory access is potentially not a problem, the mixing and setup features of using VEP *on one machine* can still improve workflow and remove a certain amount of clutter from DP. Depending on the size and nature of one's projects in accordance with how capable or well-equipped your Mac is, most users might find it unnecessary to use a "sub host" like VEP or Bidule. I'll gather that DP's V-Racks will look more like what VEP and Bidule were intended to do once it goes 64-bit, except that V-Racks itself remains restricted by DP's 32-bit limitations for all the workflow conveniences it has always offered. Once DP goes "64", look out!
~ Again, managing humongous projects that will still require running a computer network easily and inexpensively will still be a significant consideration where using VEP goes. [I haven't checked the latest developments with Bidule, but I know that VEP only needs a single cable for audio and MIDI via ethernet rather than separate audio/MIDI interface hardware for each computer in the network.] The amount of computers needed within that network will continue to decrease [for the same workload]. What once required 4 machines now only takes 2 machines on this end-- and one of my machines is still a G5!!
~ If VEP has overcome an important AU spec, it will continue to verify its own necessity because the AU spec is unlikely to change any time soon.
Marc7777 wrote:
one day all this stuff will all be on the same page ha.
~M
To paraphrase Yoda:
Yeah--- it will be.
It will be.
