Pmx 9.0.9, Ovation 5.0.9, VCube 5.0.9 HotFix update

Postby **Nicolas Cavin** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 17:13

Dear Merging Customers,

The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the HotFix release of Pyramix 9.0.9 build 24378, VCube 5.0.9 build 24378 and Ovation 5.0.9 build 24378.

Important:

The Pyramix 9.0.9 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT5565: Fixed. Metronome Midi files load/save problem
MT6000: Fixed. Fixed. MOV files not seen in Pyramix
MT6013: Fixed. Pyramix with VCube in chase will stops with a double TAB
MT6015: Fixed. PyraCube. With VT2 VCube does not follow correctly in FFWD/REW
MT6025: Fixed. Pyramix Mixdown potential Loudness crash when True Peak Limiter is in used
MT6034: Fixed. Media Manager. Trimmer crashes Pyramix when going to mounting rules during a playback
MT6035: Fixed. Standard User: Unable to find MassCore Platform
MT6040: Fixed. Component coloring in red during automation movements doesn't take care of the Preview mode
MT6041: Fixed. Normalizing pass of Mixdown can crash Pyramix when record blocksize is 64kb
MT6046: Fixed. ASIO bridge not properly disabled when un-selected in VS3 Control Panel
MT6048: Fixed. Markers Status not saved or kept with project
MT6089: Fixed. Loading Automation versions may corrupt the Strip or VCA fader
Fixed. Aphro Reverb 64bit support for users that have the Aphro Reverb (VS3 plugin) key.

Pyramix v9.0.9 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Pyramix_v9.0.9_Release_Notes.pdf

Merging recommends that Flux V3/VS3 plugins users update to the latest version available
Note: Flux Alchemist V3/VS3 plug-in is now available for Pyramix users
https://www.fluxhome.com/download

RAVENNA ASIO Driver Bugs resolved:
None. Users should remain on the previously released v9.0.8 HotFix.
RAVENNA Core Audio Driver Bugs resolved:
Fixed: Problem with RAVENNA connections on some MAC configuration that have a long system Name

The Ovation 5.0.9 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT6077: Fixed. snapshot in fire next cue when ending not working right
Fixed. Random Crash when editing Ovation Cues containing Markers
Fixed. Crash in Ovation 64bit drag & drop
Fixed. Debug: Added DSP Load View in Ovation
Fixed. Fire of Cues through a Rule will now follows any Fire Progress
Fixed. Ovation build number indicating Build 0 on splash screen

Ovation 5.0.9 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_5/Ovation_v5.0.9_ReleaseNotes.pdf

The VCube 5.0.9 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT5966: Fixed. Align Audio Read on frames turned off when starting VCube
MT6015: Fixed. PyraCube & VT2: VCube does not follow correctly in FFWD/REW
MT6032: Fixed. AJA router panel was missing
MT6036: Fixed. VCube: Seeking followed by Play was causing a 3-4 sec pause
MT6108: Fixed. VT2: VCube jumps to day -1 when using Go to > 12.00.00.00
MT6010: Fixed. PyraCube: Video does not load in VCube when reopening projects
Fixed. VS3 Control Panel: Rename mode « No Audio » to « No VS3/ASIO Audio »

VCube 5.0.9 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_5/VCube_v5.0.9_Release_Notes.pdf

Horus users should remain on the latest certified firmware (2.0.6 build 23165 or higher)
Available here: http://www.merging.com/products/horus/downloads

Pyramix v9.0.9 HotFix build 24378 Released

This new Pyramix 9.0 version includes; the Pyramix v9 - 64bit support, new features, improvements and bug fixes.

Pyramix has earned a reputation for its quality as the most advanced DAW on the market and we are glad to once again count on your evaluation as beta-testers.

PYRAMIX 9.0 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Pyramix is now available as a 64bit application
- Mixer ReVamp
- Mixdown ReVamp
- New Loudness and True peak limiting in Mixdown
- New Virtual Transport 2 (Within Pyramix)
- New VS3 plug-ins available in 32 bit and 64bit (from Flux*)
- Automation improvements
- Plus more Improvements & Bugs fixed

*Those new plugins require the new Flux v3/VS3 keys and come as a standalone installer (32 bit or 64bit).

Please carefully read the release notes for the installation procedure for all details.

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: The Pyramix v9.0 requires that you have Pyramix v9 keys, make sure of that prior to installing this version.
WARNING: The Pyramix installer now comes in two versions. A 32bit installer version for 32 bit OS and a 64bit installer version for 64bit OS. Make sure that you download and install the proper version
WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Pyramix v9. Refer to Pyramix v9 installation Guide for recommended configurations
- Prior to installing Pyramix v9 we recommend that you read the release notes known issue to make sure that this version suits your workflow
- Users that have a Pyramix v8.1 or an older version already installed should remove their Pyramix version before installing v9.0. See the Release Notes and Installation Guide for more details.
- MassCore user running the RTX version installed with Pyramix v8.1 on a 32bit OS do NOT need to un-install MassCore (32bit), since Pyramix v9.0 uses the same MassCore/RTX version.
- MassCore 64bit: Note that in order to run Pyramix v9 MassCore under 64bit you will need a RTX64 Activation Key along with a MassCore 64-bit key.
- The v8 keys are NOT valid under Pyramix 9 released version.
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case
- At the Pyramix v9.0 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending and other Microsoft requirements. Please proceed with those installations and afterwards the Pyramix installer will start. Once Pyramix is installed it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.
- Users that need to run Pyramix and VCube on the same system configuration will have to install the VCube 5.0.9
- For the Pyramix v9 systems recommendations please refer to the link below:
http://www.merging.com/support/pc-config
- Follow the Pyramix v9.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Pyramix_v9_Installation_Guide.pdf
- Users that wish to configure a Dual Boot system (32bit & 64bit) can follow our configuration guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Dual_Boot_Configuration.pdf

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

Pyramix v9 known issues:
http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=10240

NOTES:
- Pyramix 9.0 projects are NO longer compatible with Pyramix v8.1, in order to open such projects in an older Pyramix version please make sure that you perform the proper Save Special. A new Save Special as v8.1 has been added to the list.

HORUS:
Horus users can install the latest certified Firmware v2.0.6 build 23165. Which has a few fixes along with the new latency options
- Horus Firmware v23165: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/HorusFirmware_2.0.6_23165.bin
- Horus release notes v23165: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/Horus_Release_Notes_(v23165).pdf
- Horus User Manual Rev25: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/Horus_User_Manual_rev25.pdf

DOWNLOADS:
- Pyramix v9.0.9 HotFix Release (32 Bit & 64 Bit installers):
http://www.merging.com/products/pyramix/downloads
- Pyramix v9.0.9 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Pyramix_v9.0.9_Release_Notes.pdf
- Pyramix v9.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Pyramix_v9_Installation_Guide.pdf
- Pyramix v9.0 User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Pyramix_V9_User_Manual.pdf
- Merging Ravenna Easy Connect Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Merging_Ravenna_EasyConnect_Guide.pdf
- MTDiscovery User Guide (for Horus users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/MTDiscovery_9/MTDiscovery_User_Manual.pdf

Flux new plugins V3/VS3 series (Merging recommends users to install the latest Flux V3/VS3 build)
https://www.fluxhome.com/download

Audio Magic Ring
- AMR v9.0.9 HotFix Release (32 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/AMR_9/AMR_9.0.9_HotFix_Build24378.exe
- AMR v9.0.9 HotFix Release (64 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/AMR_9/AMR_9.0.9_HotFix_Build24378_x64.exe

RAVENNA Driver for ASIO (PC) and Core Audio (MAC):
Those RAVENNA Drivers will allow the running of RAVENNA in ASIO (PC Windows) or Core Audio (MAC) with your Merging Technologies Horus converter. Users installing the Ravenna ASIO driver must remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs (if ever you had a pre-beta version installed).

Documentation and links below.
- RAVENNA ASIO and Core Audio Drivers documentation
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/Ravenna_ASIO_and_CoreAudio_Guide.pdf
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 32 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaASIODriver_9.0.8_HotFix_Build23734.exe
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 64 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaASIODriver_9.0.8_HotFix_Build23734_x64.exe
- RAVENNA Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/EOS_X.1.2_Beta2/RAVENNA%20ASIO%20&%20Core%20Audio%20Driver/MergingRavennaCoreAudioInstaller_2.0.23923.dmg

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

Ovation v5.0.9 HotFix build 24378 Released

This new Ovation 5.0 release version includes the 64 bit OS support along with improvements and bug fixes. Refer to the release notes for more details. Note that the Ovation 5.0.9 HotFix version is in sync with the Pyramix v9.0.9 HotFix release.

OVATION 5.0 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ovation is now available as 64bit application
- Mixer ReVamp
- New VS3 plug-ins available (from Flux)*
- Improvements & Bugs fixed

*Those new plugins require the new Flux v3/VS3 keys and come as a standalone installer (32 bit or 64bit).

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: The Ovation v5.0 requires that you have Ovation v5 keys, make sure of that prior to installing this version.
WARNING: The Ovation installer now comes in two versions. A 32bit installer version for 32 bit OS and a 64bit installer version for 64bit OS. Make sure that you download and install the proper version
WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Ovation v5.
- Users that have a Ovation v4.1 or an older version already installed should remove their Ovation version before installing v5.0. See the Release Notes and Installation Guide for more details.
- MassCore user running the RTX version installed with Ovation v4.1 on a 32bit OS do NOT need to un-install MassCore (32bit), since Ovation v5.0 uses the same MassCore/RTX version.
- MassCore 64bit: Note that in order to run Ovation v5 MassCore under 64bit you will need a RTX64 Activation Key along with a MassCore 64-bit key.
- At the Ovation v5.0 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending and other Microsoft requirements. Please proceed with those installations and afterwards the Pyramix installer will start. Once Pyramix is installed it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.
- For the Ovation v5 systems recommendations please refer to the link below:
http://www.merging.com/support/pc-config
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case
- Users that wish to configure a Dual Boot system (32bit & 64bit) can follow our configuration guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9/Dual_Boot_Configuration.pdf

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

HORUS:
Horus users can install the latest certified Firmware v2.0.6 build 23165. Which has a few fixes along with the new latency options
- Horus Firmware v23165: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/HorusFirmware_2.0.6_23165.bin
- Horus release notes v23165: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/Horus_Release_Notes_(v23165).pdf
- Horus User Manual Rev25: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Horus/Horus_User_Manual_rev25.pdf

DOWNLOADS:
- Ovation v5.0.9 HotFix Release (32 bit & 64 bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/products/ovation/downloads
-Ovation v5.0.9 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_5/Ovation_v5.0.9_ReleaseNotes.pdf
- Ovation v5.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_5/Ovation_v5_Installation_Guide.pdf

RAVENNA Driver for ASIO (PC) and Core Audio (MAC):
Those RAVENNA Drivers will allow the running of RAVENNA in ASIO (PC Windows) or Core Audio (MAC) with your Merging Technologies Horus converter. Users installing the Ravenna ASIO driver must remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs (if ever you had a pre-beta version installed).

Documentation and links below.
- RAVENNA ASIO and Core Audio Drivers documentation
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/Ravenna_ASIO_and_CoreAudio_Guide.pdf
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 32 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaASIODriver_9.0.8_HotFix_Build23734.exe
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 64 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaASIODriver_9.0.8_HotFix_Build23734_x64.exe
- RAVENNA Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
[url MergingRavennaCoreAudioInstaller_2.0.23923.dmg[/url]

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

VCube v5.0.9 HotFix build 24378 Released

This new VCube 5.0 version includes the 64 bit OS support along with improvements and bug fixes. Refer to the release notes for more details. Note that the VCube 5.0.9 HotFix version is in sync with the Pyramix v9.0.9 HotFix release.

VCUBE 5.0 HIGHLIGHTS:
- VCube is now available as 64bit application
- Virtual Transport 2 (transparent to Users)
- VCube Support with RAVENNA ASIO
- Alpha Channel Support
- AJA & ASIO can now be activated simultaneously
- Updated Video Encoder and Decoder
- Updated Realtime Resize engine
- Render DVCPROHD support in; Mov, MXF & AVI
- Improvements & Bugs fixed

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

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: The VCube v5.0 requires that you have VCube v5 keys, make sure of that prior to installing this version.
WARNING: The VCube installer now comes in two versions. A 32bit installer version for 32 bit OS and a 64bit installer version for 64bit OS. Make sure that you download and install the proper version
- Prior to installing VCube v5 we recommend that you read the release notes known issue to make sure that this version suits your workflow
- Merging recommends that users remove the previous version of VCube installed on their system prior to installing VCube 5.0
- You might be warned of pending requirements at installation please proceed and install accordingly if so
- QuickTime is no longer required nor installed along VCube
- Virtual Transport is now within the VCube’s application and transparent to the users. Though a firewall warning message might appear at the first launch of VCube, please accept it if so.
- The VCube configuration mode must now be setup through the VS3 Control Panel
- Users with Pyramix and VCube installed on the same system, it is mandatory that you upgrade your Pyramix to v9.0.9 release to go along side VCube v5.0.9
- The VCube Packs have been redefined, implicates Key changes for .MOV DNxHD users, contact you nearest sales office for more details
- Mykerinos users must be aware that those cards are not supported under 64bit
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case

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

DOWNLOADS:
- VCube v5.0.9 HotFix Release (32 bit & 64 bit installers):
http://www.merging.com/products/vcube/downloads
- VCube v5.0.9 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_5/VCube_v5.0.9_Release_Notes.pdf
- VCube v5.0 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_5/VCube_v5_Installation_Guide.pdf

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

Once again, the whole team would like to thank you for your efforts, patience and commitment.

Best Regards,
The Merging Team