Pyramix 8.0, VCube 4.0 and Ovation 4.0 official release

[Nicolas Cavin]

Dear Merging Customers,

The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the Release of Pyramix 8.0, VCube 4.0 and Ovation 4.0.

Please note that these 3 versions require a new set of keys (v8/v4). Do not install these versions before you have received the new required keys for your system(s). Please contact your Merging Sales Partner for further questions.


Pyramix v8.0.9 build 18935 Official Release

This new Pyramix 8.0 version includes Merging Technologies’ Horus Networked Audio Interface Ravenna support, new features, improvements and bug fixes.

Horus is more than just a converter. Using Ravenna technology, Horus brings to the table the possibility to interconnect your entire facility using nothing more than a standard RJ45 connector. Once Pyramix v8 in MassCore - Ravenna mode, the Horus box simply becomes a node on a network, one that can be instantly called to be an input, an output, or a combination of both. Using standard network connections, switches and connectors, Horus and other Ravenna-enabled devices can be placed on a network and interconnected IN ANY WAY YOU CAN IMAGINE.


PYRAMIX 8 HIGHLIGHTS:

- Ravenna Support for Horus
- Ravenna Easy Connect tool
- MT Discovery tool
- New Automation Features
- No more Mixer rebuild when adding VS3 or VST plug-ins
- Faster project opening
- Database improvements
- New RTX version (will benefit MassCore SMP users)
- Mixer and Meter Bridge visual improvements
- Free VST “The Noir Advanced Panner”
- Search improvements

And bug fixes,...

Please carefully read the release notes for the installation procedure.


INSTALLATION:

WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Pyramix v8.
WARNING: Make sure that you have receive your new v8 keys before proceeding with the v8 Release (v7.1 keys are no longer valid)

- At Pyramix v8 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending requirements, please proceed with this installation and afterwards the Pyramix installer will start. Once Pyramix is installed it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.

- Pyramix v8 and Ravenna/MassCore hardware recommendations:
http://www.merging.com/pages/pcconfig

- Follow the Pyramix v8.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Pyramix_8/Pyramix%20Installation%20Guide.pdf

Installation Troubleshooting:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6467

- Users that need to run Pyramix and VCube on the same system configuration will have to install VCube 4.0.9 along with Pyramix v8.0.9

- The Dolby E (Encode/Decode) comes now as a separate installer and is no longer bundled within the Pyramix installer.
Please contact support@merging.com in order to have access to it.

NOTES:

- Pyramix 8.0 projects are NOT compatible with the previous Pyramix Releases. In order to open such projects in an older Pyramix version please make sure that you perform the proper Save Special, a new “Save as Version 7.1” entry was added. The same applied to Libraries as there is a new save as v7.1 option.

- More things to know about Pyramix v8.0: http://inside.merging.com/?p=498

MT USB Sync:
Users experiencing a MT USB Sync slowdown at start up should be reverting to the previous USB Sync driver v 1.0.15
http://www.merging.com/pyramix/download

HORUS:
Horus users should install the latest certified firmware (build 18935 >)
Available here: http://www.merging.com/horus/download

Ravenna Driver for ASIO:
The Ravenna Driver will allow the running of Ravenna in ASIO (PC Windows) with your Merging Technologies Horus converter. Users installing the Ravenna ASIO driver should remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs (if ever you had a pre-beta version installed). Merging plans to eventually release a Core Audio driver for Mac users. Documentation and links below.

DOWNLOADS:

- Pyramix v8.0 Release:
http://www.merging.com/pyramix/download

- Pyramix v8.0 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Pyramix_8/Pyramix_v8.0.9_Release_Notes.pdf

- Pyramix v8.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Pyramix_8/Pyramix%20Installation%20Guide.pdf

- Merging Ravenna Easy Connect Guide:
http://download.merging.com/beta/Pyramix/pmx8.0.9/Merging_Ravenna_EasyConnect_Guide.pdf

- MTDiscovery User Guide (for Horus users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Horus/MTDiscovery_User_Manual_(rev4).pdf

- Pyramix v8 – Horus – Ravenna Troubleshooting Guide:
http://download.merging.com/beta/Pyramix/pmx8.0.9/Horus_Pmx8_Ravenna_Troubleshooting.pdf

- Ravenna ASIO and Core Audio Drivers documentation
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Pyramix_8/Merging_Ravenna_ASIO_and_CoreAudio_Guide.pdf

- Ravenna ASIO Driver (For Windows 32bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/pyramix/download

- Ravenna ASIO Driver (For Windows 64bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/pyramix/download

- Ravenna Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
To be released in a near future

- All docs and software can be downloaded from: http://www.merging.com/download


Ovation v4.0 Build 18935 Official Release


This new Ovation 4.0 release version (in sync with the Pyramix v8.0) includes new features, improvements and additional fixes to the previously available Ovation 3.1 version.


Ovation v4.0 Highlights:

- Horus / Ravenna support
- New Easy Connect utility
- Dataton synchronization support
- CD import support
- Templates available
- New show wizard
- Cues improvements (behavior and layout)
- Ovation settings improvements
- Active Cue improvements
- Rules improvements
- WMA & WMV playback support

And Bug fixes…


Please carefully read the release notes and the installation procedure below.

INSTALLATION:

WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Ovation v4.
WARNING: Make sure that you have receive your new v8 keys before proceeding with the v4 Release (v3 keys are no longer valid)

- At Ovation v4.0 install there will be “Bonjour” pending requirements, please proceed with this installation and afterwards the Ovation installer will start. Once Ovation is installed it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.

- Pyramix v8 and Ravenna/MassCore hardware recommendations:
http://www.merging.com/pages/pcconfig

- Ovation v4.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Ovation_4/Ovation%20Installation%20Guide.pdf

Installation Troubleshooting:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6467

HORUS:
Horus users should install the latest certified firmware (build 18935 >)
Available here: http://www.merging.com/horus/download


MT USB Sync:
Users experiencing a MT USB Sync slowdown at start up should be reverting to the previous USB Sync driver v 1.0.15
http://www.merging.com/ovation/download

Ravenna Driver for ASIO:
The Ravenna Driver will allow the running of Ravenna in ASIO (PC Windows) with your Merging Technologies Horus converter. Users installing the Ravenna ASIO driver should remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs (if ever you had a pre-beta version installed). Merging plans to eventually release a Core Audio driver for Mac users. Documentation and links below.


Downloads:

- Ovation v4.0 Release:
http://www.merging.com/ovation/download

- Ovation v4.0 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Ovation_4/Ovation_Release_Notes_(v18935).pdf

- Ovation v4.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Ovation_4/Ovation%20Installation%20Guide.pdf

- MTDiscovery User Guide (for Horus users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/Horus/MTDiscovery_User_Manual_(rev4).pdf

- Merging Ravenna Easy Connect Guide:
http://download.merging.com/beta/Pyramix/pmx8.0.9/Merging_Ravenna_EasyConnect_Guide.pdf

- Ravenna ASIO and Core Audio documentation
http://download.merging.com/beta/Pyramix/pmx8.0.9/Merging_Ravenna_ASIO_and_CoreAudio_Guide.pdf

- Ravenna ASIO Driver (For Windows 32bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/ovation/download

- Ravenna ASIO Driver (For Windows 64bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/ovation/download

- Ravenna Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
To be released in a near future.

- All docs and software can be downloaded from: http://www.merging.com/download


VCube v4.0.9 build 18935 Official Release

This new VCube 4.0 version includes improvements and bug fixes. The VCube 4.0.9 version is in sync with the Pyramix v8.0.9 release.


VCube 4.0 build 18935 Highlights:

- Improved Auto-Edit
- Improved media file handling
- Batch Render

Please carefully read the release notes and the installation procedure below.


Installation procedure:

- Make sure that you have received your new v4 keys before proceeding with the VCube 4.0 installation
- Merging recommends that you remove the previous version of VCube installed prior to install VCube 4.0
- You might be warned of pending requirements at installation please proceed and install accordingly if so
- For users with Pyramix and VCube installed on the same system, it is mandatory that you upgrade your Pyramix to v8.0.9 release to go along side VCube v4.0.9

Notes:
- The Dolby E (Encode/Decode) comes as a separate installer and is not bundled within the VCube installer. Please contact support@merging.com in order to have access to it.
- Only one ASIO device will be listed and can be used with the current VCube 4 installer.

More Installation Troubleshooting:
http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6467

Compressed Audio File Formats:
- DirectShow technology support (MP3, WMA, AAC, ..) some additional 3rd party codecs might be needed. For SRC proper support, we recommend that users install the codec packs available here if they haven’t done so already. http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5755

MT USB Sync:
Users experiencing a MT USB Sync slowdown at start up should be reverting to the previous USB Sync driver v 1.0.15
http://www.merging.com/vcube/download

Downloads:

- VCube v4.0 Release:
http://www.merging.com/vcube/download

-VCube v4.0 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/VCube_4/VCube_Release_Notes_(v18935).pdf

- VCube v4.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/VCube_4/VCube%20Installation%20Guide.pdf

- VCube User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Merging_pdfs/VCube_4/VCube%20User%20Manual.pdf

- All docs and software can be downloaded from: http://www.merging.com/download



Your Merging Team