Re: 64 bit and precision? - was Re: [sc-users] DiskIn loop trig ?

[blackrain <blackrain.sc@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 11/29/08, Scott Wilson <s.d.wilson.1@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  On 29 Nov 2008, at 13:16, blackrain wrote:
>
>
> > On 11/29/08, Scott Wilson <s.d.wilson.1@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I dont quite agree.
> > > > I do undestand the overhead issues.
> > > > I know the lang is not made to deal with this.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Huh?
> > >
> > >
> >
> > if floats being 64 bit in the lang is the case your question, yes I am
> aware.
> > I believe ints are not? please correct me if I am wrong.
> >
>
>  No, I don't understand 'not made to deal with this'.
>

I kinda thought it might be obvious but Im still yet to see 64 bit
numbers being sent via osc (other than time tags and of course floats
transparently converted) but ok =)

> >
> >
> > I will clarify and say I do *not* want a 64 bit server - most ppl
> > including myself are not hardware ready and I guess we have some time
> > to go there.
> > Yet, I see api's all over using internal higher resolutions - both for
> > floats and ints.
> >
>
>  Yes, it sells upgrades. ;-)
>

and they do sound good too!!!!

> >
> >
> > All I stated is how some SC UGens slip. Sorry they do.
> >
>
>  So it's your fault? ;-)
>

ok, my turn to say...
hmm
huh?
lol

> >
> >
> > perhaps the inclusion of an internal type (float64?) will aid the case.
> > yeah I know its tons of work.
> >
>
>  Well, I don't think so. Many UGens already use doubles where that actually
> helps. If there are some you think could benefit from this, make a case.
>
>
>  S.
>

I thought we both showcased a couple of them a few posts back in the
original thread.
I also mentioned my workaround the issue is good for the time being.

thanks =)

cheers,

x

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