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Old 10-05-2015, 01:19 AM   #1
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Default How to tell which version is loaded (Win) x64 or x86

Hi all,

In mid project using v4 and this is driving me nuts! I have both versions on my system (I was using a plugin that would only work on x64). When I click on a .rpp project the project will open in whatever it was saved in, but I have no way of knowing whether it's loading the 32 or 64 bit version of Reaper. Is there an easy way to tell from looking at the loaded project? Sounds a silly question but normally a program might have "Reaper x86" or some such in the title bar but this hasn't any such id that I can see.

I will upgrade to 5 but not before finishing this project.
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Old 10-05-2015, 01:26 AM   #2
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My copy of Reaper tells me which version in the title bar, yours doesn't?

Another way to tell is... Reaper 64 bit will be installed to the 'Program Files' folder and Reaper 32 bit will be installed in the 'Program Files (x86)' folder. You can make a shortcut for each version and just make sure you name them accordingly (REAPER 64 bit and REAPER 32 bit) then open the required version using the shortcuts.

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Old 10-05-2015, 01:35 AM   #3
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Default Aha!

Thank you. I've been back to look at the title bar and opened each version, and think I can see what the issue has been. If I'm running no Reaper, I can open a new project in x86 or x64 (yes, I have the shortcuts labelled, good idea!) and just noticed (as you say) the Reaper 64-bit version does say version 4xxx/x64 whereas the 32 bit version doesn't have anything after the version number.

If I'm running a project already, if I open another new copy of Reaper (or any project) it will add a new tab to whatever version of Reaper is already running. So if I'm running x86 and try to run a new x64 project, it will just add a tab to the x86 project (and vice versa). So I just need to be careful I guess to make sure I always run my 32 bit version first (in this case).

I know this probably sounds stupid but I've been using another DAW and for this project I had to get Reaper because I'm using a Soundfield mic which has to use a 4-channel plugin to "steer" the sounds, and my old DAW (Adobe Audition 3) wouldn't do that at all. I started using a plugin that would only work on 64-bit versions (as a trial) but have found a better free plugin from the Soundfield's manufacturer that only works on 32-bit, hence moving between the two flavours of Reaper. So occasionally it would call up the 64-bit version and my new plugin wouldn't be there, hence the question about identifying the versions. Thanks again.

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Old 10-05-2015, 03:36 AM   #4
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Just so you know... Reaper 32 bit will bridge 64 bit plugins.

So if you are jumping through all these hoops for one 64 bit plugin, why don't you try using it in 32 bit Reaper. Always a chance it might not work (depends on the plugin) but its definitely worth a shot.

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Old 10-05-2015, 08:04 AM   #5
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Just so you know... Reaper 32 bit will bridge 64 bit plugins.
I think you have that backwards. Reaper 64 will bridge 32 bit plugins. Reaper 32 cannot use 64 bit plugins.
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Old 10-05-2015, 08:58 AM   #6
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I think you have that backwards. Reaper 64 will bridge 32 bit plugins. Reaper 32 cannot use 64 bit plugins.
Not so.

Either version of Reaper will see either version of any plug, and bridge them automatically, as long as you have whatever version of Reaper pointed at whatever version plug-in.
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Old 10-05-2015, 09:18 AM   #7
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Not so.

Either version of Reaper will see either version of any plug, and bridge them automatically, as long as you have whatever version of Reaper pointed at whatever version plug-in.
Ok- so, can I see a screen shot of your 32-bit Reaper running a 64-bit plugin, please?
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Old 10-05-2015, 09:36 AM   #8
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Ok- so, can I see a screen shot of your 32-bit Reaper running a 64-bit plugin, please?
I'm not where I can get a screen shot to you at the moment.

Just make sure your 64 bit plugs are listed BEFORE your 32 bit plugs in the list of VST locations in Reaper preferences.

All your 64 bit plugs will show up in 32 Reaper and be available. They will bridge themselves automatically.
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Old 10-05-2015, 09:40 AM   #9
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I think you have that backwards. Reaper 64 will bridge 32 bit plugins. Reaper 32 cannot use 64 bit plugins.
Yes, it can - if you select the appropriate option during the install.
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Old 10-05-2015, 10:23 AM   #10
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Yes, it can - if you select the appropriate option during the install.
Well, I'll be darned! You can bridge 64 bit plugins in 32 bit Reaper. Learn something new every day!

I have absolutely no idea why you'd ever want to do this. I just run Reaper x64 and bridge the few remaining 32-bit plugins I have.

But, that's just me.
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Old 10-05-2015, 01:04 PM   #11
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Well, I'll be darned! You can bridge 64 bit plugins in 32 bit Reaper. Learn something new every day!

I have absolutely no idea why you'd ever want to do this. I just run Reaper x64 and bridge the few remaining 32-bit plugins I have.

But, that's just me.
I doubt that I will ever use it either, but I love the surprise of telling people.

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Old 10-16-2015, 12:42 AM   #12
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All really useful. Starting to become very happy with Reaper (under pressure of completing a project)!
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Old 08-01-2018, 06:32 AM   #13
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Thanks. Although it's customary to show the build on the About Page, checking the install location is just as good- here 64 bit was assumed until it turned out it wasn't!
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Old 08-02-2018, 06:12 AM   #14
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Just some clarificatin - discussed is a case where 64bit or 32bit version of Reaper is run on 64bit operating system, isn't it?
While when runnig 32bit Reaper on 32bit OS it is not possible to use x64 plugins.

(Anyhow, but, how new vesion of SynthFont v2.1.0.0 does that? I read it only, I did not tried, yet). maybe it's the same = they mean it like runnig 32bit SF in 64bit OS..???)
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You can run 64 or 32 VST in both 32 or 64 bit Reaper.

They will bridge automatically.
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You can run 64 or 32 VST in both 32 or 64 bit Reaper.

They will bridge automatically.
Yes,sure - but only under 64-bit operating system, right?
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Old 08-03-2018, 09:13 AM   #17
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Yes,sure - but only under 64-bit operating system, right?
No.

I believe Reaper handles it either way.
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Old 08-03-2018, 12:58 PM   #18
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A 64 bit OS can likely do both directions (32/64 bit reaper) because a 64 bit OS can run 32 or 64 bit code - a 32 bit OS cannot run 64 bit in any way so it wouldn't be able to bridge what it can't execute to begin with.
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Ok, I stand corrected.

It's been so long since I even thought about this scenario. I guess what I remember is Reaper never gave me any real problem with any VST's.
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