SCO Session: 2011 NAMM Wrap-Up

Deane and Brian reflect on the 2011 NAMM Show in this special podcast episode.

SCO at NAMM: Apple’s Logic Studio Gets 64-bit Overhaul

Today, Apple released an update that finally moves Logic Studio 9 over to the “64-bit column” along with other flagship DAW platforms like Cubase/Nuendo and Sonor. Available via Software Update, the Logic Studio 9.1 update supports 64-bit native mode, facilitates compatibility with both 32-bit and 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins, and offers many other fixes. Running a DAW natively at 64-bit in conjunction with plug-ins that take advantage of 64-bit processing enables the end user to bypass a critical issue inherent in 32-bit technology that has been known as the “RAM ceiling” among audio enthusiasts for quite some time. Apple also updated their live performance software MainStage to support 64-bit mode and compatibility with both 32-bit…