Viewing / checking 32bit vs 64bit status of plugins?

losttrack · August 16, 2015, 1:57pm

Hi there,

Is there a way to check the plugins 64-bit cubase is using are actually 64-bit?

I am concerned 32bit plugins may have installed themselves into the 64bit folder.

There is nothing I can see in the plugin manager (why not? this would be a useful feature)

thanks

Richard834 · August 16, 2015, 4:01pm

If I run Cubase 8 in 64-bit mode, my 32-bit plugins are listed as i386 in the Plug-in Manager.

Prock · August 16, 2015, 6:41pm

You also can see an indicator symbol in your vst dropdown list…

The 3 slashes indicates a VST 3 plugin. The other symbol (three slashed with a top and bottom) indicates a 32 bit plugin and the required VST bridge app when running in the CB 64bit application.

Search the forum using the word “slashes” for some more info about these symbols.

Regards
PRock Studio

losttrack · August 17, 2015, 1:11pm

Hey Prock,

Indeed, the /// is a good indicator of VST3, but you can also get 32bit VST3 plugs. I’m looking for 64-bit only plugs to see if my frankly awful performance drop is due to a compatibility issue with a 32bit plug.

Richard834 - I will keep an eye out for these!

thanks

Prock · August 17, 2015, 1:49pm

Same answer I added to your other post…

Maybe you can use the VST Performance Meter to assist with your investigation?
To access it go to devices>VST Performance (F12). I never used this meter and some say it’s worth is questionable but… can’t hurt to check it out.

Regards

losttrack · August 19, 2015, 6:15pm

Forum userhttps://www.steinberg.net/forums/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20343 UltimateOutsider has this great tool “ultimate plugin tool” which tidies up installation directories, plus your plugin library and kontakt folders.

Great!

silhouette · August 19, 2015, 6:42pm

I have removed all the 32 bit dll’s. If an installer insists that they are installed I have a folder that has no pathway to Cubase.
If you need to use any 32 bit plugs try using JBridge.