Pyramix 7.0 Release Notes Installation Please consult the Installation Guide located on the Pyramix Installation Media (CD/DVDROM or USB Memory card) for details of the hardware and software installation procedure and Authorization Key registration process. To install the Mykerinos board, TURN YOUR COMPUTER OFF (shut down then switch the power off). Next plug the Mykerinos board into one of the PCI/PCI-Express bus slots on your computer and turn the power back on.
Pyramix V7.0 SP3 Release Notes Pyramix v7.0 SP3 Install Procedure Additional details on the System Requirements available in the Pyramix V7 Installation Guide. STEP 1: Pyramix v7.0 is compatible with the following OS Windows 7 Professional (32bit) Windows Vista Business (32bit) Windows XP with SP3 Mandatory (32bit) STEP 2: Users that are running Pyramix v7.0 SP2 can upgrade to Pyramix v7.0 SP3, but Merging recommends that you remove the present version, from the Windows Add/Remove Programs.
Improvements Album Publishing: Robustness Final Check improvements: Latest recommendation for EBU R128 Improved True Peak filtering VST plug-ins robustness: Mapping improvement with Third Party VST plug-ins for better stability Record Dubbing robustness: Improvements for better stability www.merging.
BUGS FIXED Pyramix v7.0 SP3 (some fixed bugs could be missing from the list) Fixed: VST plus-ins mapping issue Fixed: MassCore peak at play start MT4146: Fixed. Project SRC clips vs. Render causes offset MT3785: Fixed. First Strip Tools in display might be corrupted on Win7 MT4191: Fixed. MTUSBSync Biphase 25/25 not always working MT4272: Fixed. Cursor disappears if clicking while mouse scrubbing MT4283: Fixed.
Pyramix V7.0 (SP3) Known Issues (Some issues could be missing from this list) MassCore Now supported under Windows 7 (32 Bit only) since Pyramix v7.0. Note that Pyramix is not supported under 64bit OS. Users upgrading from Vista or XP to Windows 7 must uninstall RTX Interval Zero Runtime prior to upgrading (from Windows Add or Remove Programs). Merging recommends that you proceed with a fresh OS install rather than Upgrade. See installation procedure at beginning of Release Notes.
The Virtual Tracks were removed from Pyramix 7.0. It is no longer possible for users to create them. Note that they are still supported when coming from older projects. As a replacement we recommend the use of the Automation Sub-Tracks from now on. Libraries: Search Results created with the 7.0SP1 version have been corrupted due to an internal bug. You need to purge all search results created with version SP1 either by completely deleting the Search_Results_.
Various Known Issues Record: A small pause can occur after the first recording of a session. (MT3827) Timeline and Realtime Sampling Rate Conversion: clicks may occur when doing playback or mixdown in a region where 2 overlapping clips reference the same media with different sampling rate than project. Workaround: Convert those Medias to the project's sampling rate, prior to using such a workflow MT Asio Bridge not working with some third party applications (e.g.
Pyramix V7.0 SP2 Release Notes Pyramix v7.0 SP2 Install Procedure Additional details on the System Requirements are available in the Pyramix V7 Installation Guide. STEP 1: Pyramix v7.0 is compatible with the following OS Windows 7 Professional (32bit) Windows Vista Business (32bit) Windows XP with SP3 Mandatory (32bit) STEP 2: Users that are running Pyramix v7.0 (or v7.0 SP1) can upgrade to Pyramix v7.0SP2. But all MassCore users will need install the new MassCore runtime. See step 3.
Improvements New MassCore Runtime A new MassCore Runtime (RTX) comes with the V7.0SP2. See install procedure (step3 above) Album Publishing: The number of Output formats is now entirely defined by the user, thus allowing having several output formats using the same audio format (e.g. you can have 2 FLAC output formats, 3 different WAV output,...
VoiCode improvements New GUI layout User presets: The user can now save VoiCode presets New “Show Panel B” option, which enables a B preset and allows A to B presets morphing. Waveforms improvements Waveforms: Autoscale is now Track based in Timeline and Fade Editor (used to be visible timeline based, registry key available to return to such mode) Pyramix Native improvements Now Support up to 128 i/o channels at 1FS (depending of pack/keys) BUGS FIXED Pyramix v7.
MT4106: Fixed. Mosaic Sony machine not recognized by its own id MT4105: Fixed. Project Mounted Media Folders: Changes not notified at pmx level. Close won't ask to save MT4104: Fixed. Project mounted Media Folders/ Add recursive doesn't work MT4103: Fixed. Basic automation editing in Auto-Ripple mode broken MT4102: Fixed. Automation trim can crash Pyramix if no timeline selection present MT4100: Fixed.
Pyramix V7.0 SP1 Release Notes New Feature Album Publishing: This new feature is available through the Generate CD Image dialog and, if enabled, will perform further encoding/audio file export after a CD Image generation succeeded to create additional user definable audio files.
BUGS FIXED Pyramix v7.0 SP1 (some fixed bugs could be missing from the list) MT4072: Fixed. Album Publishing: Encoded track files are not accurate, some containing 2 tracks. MT4064: Fixed. Clip Properties/ selection: Name or Comment field can become un-editable if docked. MT4069: Fixed. Safe Record: prevent users from changing the track monitoring mode or track input selector in Safe Record mode. MT4081: Fixed.
Pyramix V7 Highlights Please find below a list of major Pyramix 7 new features and improvements. More details about new features and improvements in the following pages. For a complete description and explanation please read the User Manual.
Pyramix v7.0 Install Procedure Additional details on the System Requirements are available in the Pyramix V7 Installation Guide. STEP 1: Pyramix v7.0 is compatible with the following OS Windows 7 Professional (32bit) Windows Vista Business (32bit) Windows XP-SP3 (32bit) STEP 2: Users that are running Pyramix v7.0 can simply upgrade to Pyramix v7.0SP1. Users that are running Pyramix v6.2x can perform an upgrade to Pyramix v7.
V7.0 New Features MassCore support under Windows 7 OS Note that Pyramix only Supports 32 bit OS (Windows 7 – Vista - Windows XP-SP3) MassCore multi-core support option Option only available with MassCore SMP key The key will enable the VS3 Control Panel option for Core allocation, to enhance the MassCore engine performance. Slider allows the user to chose the repartitions of Cores Merging recommends that you allocate at least 2 Cores for Windows (with Quad Core or i7 configurations).
New Pyramix GUI layout New menus: View > Scales / ToolBars > Show/Hide All ToolBars View > Scales / ToolBars > Show/Hide Bars & Beats Grids (timeline grid only) Edit > Automation > Editing (see Automation Revisited Features) Monitor > (see Monitor Panel improvement) Timeline: Clips have a gradient texture (can be disabled from settings) Tracks separators are also grouped by Strips connection Region Selection much smoother Clips Handles bigger Mouse pointers have been ch
New Search tool New Quick search tool SQLite based The Search Tool is available in the toolbars of the Libraries and Media Manager Tabs Search works in combination of standards *, AND, OR, NOT Clear Search field by Mouse Clicking on the X field icon Options are available at library Search menu or with the icons next to Search Field Search option allows for searching either in All Mounted Media Folders or recursively in the selected Media Folder displayed in that frame otherwise.
New Final Check Metering option (multi metering tools) See User Manual for complete details Available with the Final Check optional key General GUI explained (see User Manual for all details): The Final Check Metering layout is divided between the (upper) stereo-panel and the (lower) surround-panel. Each panel can be collapsed/expanded using the “-”/“+” button indicator (upper-left corner of each panel).
VoiCode Plug-in Merging's VoiCode Plug-in is the first professional mono to Stereo upmix. Available with optional key only as a VST plug-in In order for the VoiCode to be seen within Pyramix, the users will need first launch VST scanner and scan this folder path ”C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VSTPlugins\Merging Technologies” Genuine MS virtualization of your sound sources within their natural recording environment.
The VCA Group name identifier is the current VCA Group Name in Mixer Automation Editing Menu new Global Modes New entries in the Edit menu under Automation Editing, Global behaviors: Enable Automation Editing: Enabled By Default Allows Timeline Automation editing as said.
Parameters under a common item. All Gains will or all Mutes will be regrouped under one item (Gain or Mute) Notes: If you have multiples Plug-ins they will also be regrouped, but you will see their entries depending of the insert order position. The parameters selection is saved and recalled the next time you want to apply a new snapshot. This is very useful when you want i.e. snapshot only EQs whatever the timeline selection. Automation Snapshot Range Fade option.
Sony protocol support over IP Pyramix and VCube can now be synchronized through LAN Enhanced reliability and simplified configuration (VT server no longer needed) Machine Support Configuration Can be enabled in the Settings>Machine>Sony 9 pin properties, “Pipe (Ethernet)” Configure the “Pipe (Ethernet)” • Identifying the Remote Computer Name (can be left black if the Remote Computer is local) • The Port Name (can be left blank if only one port is used by the system) Controller Support Configur
v7.0 IMPROVEMENTS Faster Save Note on the new Save process: At project opening we now will decompress the project .pmx file into multiple files (.pmx, .pml, .Playlist.pml, .DefaultLibrary.pml and .Composition.pml) those files will only be all visible in Windows Explorer when the project is open in Pyramix. At save time we will re-zip those files into a single .pmx file and at close we will remove those decompressed temporary files.
When this Previously Mounted folders option is checked, the folders mounted in the media manager are preserved: Next time Pyramix is launched, the Media Manager content is simply updated against the file system folders to reflect potential changes. With this option enabled it will be faster than a complete folders mount.
Monitor Record Ready Display (Wave/Envelope) Automation Show/Hide Automation Sub-Tracks (see Automation new feature description above) And all Automation commands accessible through the right mouse button on the [A] button Toolbars improvements Toolbars buttons now have a background when applicable.
CD/SACD Tab layout CD Tree Info and PQ Markers we inverted in the Layout to show Tracks on top of Tab Waveforms Half Waveforms display (MT1228): New option under menu View>waveform display>Show Half Waveform / Origin Allows users to display the waveform relative to the bottom of the clip (useful for mixing) Clips menu entry: Added Keyboard shortcuts for Background and Waveform Colors Monitor Panel The Monitoring Panel is now available from the Monitor Menu.
BUGS FIXED Pyramix v7.0 Release Fixed. Sqlite (database) optimization MT3793: AAF: Relink problems with special characters ("Use UTF-8 conversion to import Links/Locators Path Names" button in import AAF window) MT3958: Fixed. Media Manager: PMX or PML files located in the same folder than Medias will not quickmount and reparses all medias at project opening MT3999: Fixed. Media Level indication not accurate in some selections MT3984: Fixed.
MT3885: Fixed/improved: Reconform Load Change EDL consumes too much memory. Improvements to release some memory. MT3905: Fixed. Improved the Search DropDown menu box. As toolbar buttons on the left of the search box and in a Search Menu in the Library, Media Manager and Search Results frames. BUGS FIXED Pyramix v7.0 RC2 MT3888: Fixed. Media Manager: Clicking in Media Browser folder (media) will mount it automatically MT3886: Fixed.
MT2884: Fixed. Automation: No longer possible to do a snapshot with write to end option MT3658: Fixed. Record: Name not displayed during recording if "Fixed Cursor" is enabled MT3662: Fixed. Track header automation functions not undoable with VCA tracks MT3689: Fixed. Automation Snapshot: Add old behavior option back of selecting all MT3713: Fixed. Selection: Adding to selection does not update the Ruler Selection Duration length value MT3801: Fixed.
MT3750: Fixed. Global Libraries: Save as does not put the file extension .pml and neither renames correctly MT3749: Fixed. Document library: Save As crashes Pyramix MT3734: Fixed. Saving to new template will not allow you to re-open the template afterwards MT3733: Fixed. Media Manager: Trimmer play blocked causing crash in copy media afterwards MT3237: Fixed. Select used Media comes up empty MT3714: Fixed.
Pyramix V7.0 (SP2) Known Issues (Some issues could be missing from this list) MassCore Now supported under Windows 7 (32 Bit only) since Pyramix v7.0. Note that Pyramix is not supported under 64bit OS. Users upgrading from Vista or XP to Windows 7 must uninstall RTX Interval Zero Runtime prior to upgrading (from Windows Add or Remove Programs). Merging recommends that you proceed with a fresh OS install rather than Upgrade. See installation procedure at beginning of Release Notes.
The Virtual Tracks were removed from Pyramix 7.0. It is no longer possible for users to create them. Note that they are still supported when coming from older projects. As a replacement we recommend the use of the Automation Sub-Tracks from now on. Libraries: Search Results created with the 7.0SP1 version have been corrupted due to an internal bug. You need to purge all search results created with version SP1 either by completely deleting the Search_Results_.
Various Known Issues StripTools and BusTools GUI might be corrupted in display on the 1st one in line, under Windows 7. (MT3785). Workaround: Rebuilding the Mixer should refresh the effects accordingly Record: A small pause can occur after the first recording of a session.
Pyramix v7.0 Tips Pyramix v7.0 Media Manager and Library recommendations and changed behaviors The Database Location path is set under Settings>Application>Location>Default Database Location. Otherwise the database path will be C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Merging Technologies\Pyramix For better performance Merging strongly recommends that you move the Database location on your fastest system Drive.
