Yeah, this whole 64 bit thing can be avoided.
We mostly are 32bit guys here because of our cards, etc.
Just reading about the frustration and wasted time from going that route convinced me to stay put.
I have definately earned my new mobile rig, as I have drug this gigantic bastard around for 4 years and now I can look forward to rolling a 4U in, and one more dolley run for Solaris and KS88/Speakers.
Occassionally I set up opposite of guys w/ Tritons, etc. As I sweat setting up up the entire stage is the only time I question myself about having such an elaborate rig.
Once the sound check's over and these cats come over and say how are you getting this and that sound, and man that sucker sounds so big, thats the payoff.
The only guys who remain silent with jacked off faces are the drummers, as most of these guys have Electro drums that are dated, and sound canned, or real drums that are way too loud and out of tune. Their silence is a compliment.
VDAT as a pre recorded drum and backing vocal solution is a serious weapon I doubt can be replaced.
The Lenova guy kept saying are you sure you don't want the Vista Upgrade ?..............
I want a fresh 32bit install. Do not even put that sucker on my HDD.
The only risky move is the SSD for the internal drive. I will have the luxury of a working stable rig until I see this thing in action.
It's been one helluva year for sure.
