64-bit

Native Instruments has released Kontakt 3.5, a free update for its leading software sampler.

The new version is fully compatible with Windows Vista 64, and takes advantage of 64-bit memory addressing to utilize practically unlimited amounts of RAM. On the Mac, Kontakt 3.5 introduces the new “Kontakt Memory Server” which can make use of up to 32 GByte RAM on OS X 10.4 and beyond. Read more…

Musicmesse 2009: Cakewalk announced an update to the Roland Ethernet Audio Communication (REAC) driver for the SONAR REAC Recording System.

Driver Version 1.1 offers new functionality, including:

• Vista x64 support
• Compatibility with SONAR Producer versions 7 and 8
• RSS M-400 1.5 and 2.0 firmware support
• RSS M-48 Live Personal Monitor support

Included in this update is full support for Vista x64 operating systems and SONAR 8 Producer. REAC customers can now upgrade to the x64 version of Windows Vista to access the improved processing efficiency and extended RAM that the OS provides. Read more…

EDIROL Corporation has announced the release of Version 1.0 drivers for Windows x64. EDIROL had previously released beta versions of 64-bit drivers and is now offering fully-supported Version 1.0 drivers to meet EDIROL’s demanding standard for driver implementation.

The introduction of 64-bit drivers allows EDIROL’s existing user base to take full advantage of their 64-bit hardware. While most 32-bit software applications will operate on a 64-bit computing system, a true 64-bit driver is required for all hardware peripherals including audio and MIDI interfaces

With the introduction of fully-supported 64-bit drivers for existing interface products, EDIROL continues to support its position as the leader in audio interface driver technology for both the Widows and the Macintosh platforms. EDIROL recently introduced the world’s first USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Drivers for Mac OS X Tiger for the EDIROL UA-101 USB 2.0 Audio Interface. Read more…