Nomenclature

[morrison.ece05]

Is there a nomenclature chart that explains all of the different terms used for ProTools 10/11 and the S3L?

For example, I am confused as to the use of the 32-bit vs. 64-bit terms to describe what is going on in the background. ProTools 11 is said to be 64-bit, but the specifications on the website say it is sampling at 32-bit floating point. Is the 64-bit just describing the architecture that ProTools is running on?

I ask the first set of questions to see if it relates to the S3L in the same way. In other words, does the S3L runs on a 64-bit architecture, but the sample rate is only 32-bit floating point?

If 64-bit is suppose to be better and more powerful then why wouldn't we sample at 64-bit? Maybe, the hardware isn't capable of 64-bit sampling, maybe it doesn't matter as it pertains to sound quality? Anyhow, just trying to satisfy my nerdy curiosity. Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,

Brian