10MM 166 - 64-bit audio application - Features

Despite some initial teething troubles, 64-bit operation is becoming increasingly prominent in the music technology world. Mark Cousins counts the bits.

The term ‘64-bit’ is one of the biggest buzzwords in computing technology nowadays, and in the world of recording, it looks set to usher in big changes to the way in which we work. However, as is the case with all new technology, there’s a large amount of misinformation surrounding 64-bit computing, whether it’s inaccurate reports of its benefits or the current (realistic) implementation and availability of 64-bit technology. So, is 64-bit audio software the future of recording technology?

This feature first appeared in Music Tech Magazine issue 81
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