Ovation v4.1 Build 20795 Released

Postby **Nicolas Cavin** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 16:41

This new Ovation 4.1.7 version (in sync with the Pyramix v8.1.7) includes improvements and bug fixes to the previously available Ovation 4.0 version. This new version will be announced to all users in the coming days. Please carefully read the release notes and the installation procedure below.

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Since Ovation v4.1 Beta2 the installer comes with a new MassCore version, please follow instruction in the release notes or installation guide (page 10) links are available below
WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Ovation v4.1
WARNING: Make sure that you have receive your new v8 keys before proceeding with the v4 Release (v3 keys are not valid)
- At Ovation v4.1 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.

- Ovation v4 and Ravenna/MassCore hardware recommendations:
http://www.merging.com/pages/pcconfig
Installation Troubleshooting:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/IntervalZeroRTX_Uninstall_Troubleshoot.pdf
http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6467

HORUS:
Horus users need to install the latest firmware v1.1.7 build 20795 and above. Which has the DXD and DSD support and Mic PreAmps support for Pyramix
- Horus Firmware v20795: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/HorusFirmware_1.1.7_20795.bin
- Horus release notes v20795: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/Horus_Release_Notes_(v20795).pdf
- Horus User Manual Rev16: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/Horus_User_Manual_rev16.pdf

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).

Downloads:
- Ovation v4.1.7 is downloadable for registered users at:
http://www.merging.com/products/show?product=4&page=45
- Ovation v4.1.7 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_4_1/Ovation_v4.1.7_Release_Notes.pdf
- Ovation v4.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_4_1/Ovation_v4.1_Installation_Guide.pdf

- AMR v8.1.7 Release (32bit OS supported only):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/AMR_8.1.7__Build20795.exe
- Ravenna ASIO and Core Audio Drivers documentation
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Ravenna_ASIO_and_CoreAudio_Guide.pdf
- Ravenna ASIO Driver (For Windows 32bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/MergingRavennaASIODriver_8.1.7__Build20795.exe
- Ravenna ASIO Driver (For Windows 64bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/MergingRavennaASIODriver_8.1.7__Build20795_x64.exe
- Ravenna Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
To be Beta in a near future (Alpha version available on demand)

Best Regards,

The Merging Team