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Pmx 9.1.10, Ovation 5.1.10, VCube 5.1.10 HotFix update

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 18:53
by Nicolas Cavin
Dear Merging Customers,

The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the HotFix release of Pyramix 9.1.10 build 28379, VCube 5.1.10 build 28379 and Ovation 5.1.10 build 28379.


The Pyramix 9.1.10 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT6535: Fixed. VS3 plugins automation not working in non-real time Mixdown
MT6539: Fixed. Mixer: VS3 presets loading does not update Delay Compensation (use latest Flux VS3 official version)
MT6505: Fixed. True Peak Limiter of Pyramix Mixdown Loudness Normalizer can cause clicks
MT6029: Fixed. SACD Disc Builder : some dll were not registered
MT6543/GAIA-315: crash with some Chinese characters file
SUP-8: Fixed. After Mixdown with destination tracks set, Generate CD Image and SACD CM Wizard have their mixdown files placed on destination tracks
SUP-12: Fixed: Album Publishing creates noise in DSF files with beyond the 4GB limit
GAIA-454: Fixed. Pyramix random crash when switching from one ADR loop to another
GAIA-390: Fixed. Horus/Hapi Losing banks of channels on some RAVENNA set up (Recommended to update to firmware 3.0.5b28146 and above)
GAIA-398: Fixed. Album Publishing: Last encoded track might be too long when encoding as track by track (especially if using upsampling SRC)
GAIA-318: Fixed. CDText Genre field truncated when exporting DDP folder, fixed with updated GEAR API to GW356_085_26
GAIA284: Fixed Pyramix; Save time too long when VTS connected to VCube if more than 5 clips are in use
GAIA-534: Fixed. Mixdown not starting or crashing with large projects & VST's
Fixed. Missing ADR key causing Delay Compensation issue
Fixed. Media Manager Search issue when using the “NOT” option

Pyramix v9.1.10 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9_1/Pyramix_v9.1.10_Release_Notes.pdf


Merging recommends that Flux V3/VS3 plugins users update to the latest version available (v3.2.42 >)
https://www.fluxhome.com/download

RAVENNA ASIO Driver Bugs resolved:
None: Users must remain on v9.1.6 HotFix

RAVENNA Core Audio Driver:
None: Users must remain current version 2.0.23932

The Ovation 5.1.10 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT6539: Fixed. Mixer: VS3 presets loading does not update Delay Compensation (use latest Flux VS3 official version)
GAIA-390: Fixed. Horus/Hapi Losing banks of channels on some RAVENNA set up (Recommended to update to firmware 3.0.5b28146 and above)
Fixed. Missing ADR key causing Delay Compensation issue


Ovation 5.1.10 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_5_1/Ovation_v5.1.10_ReleaseNotes.pdf


The VCube 5.1.10 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT6525: Fixed. MXF IMX render - missing SMPTE TC in System Metadata
MT6446: Fixed .MXF support filenames in all character sets
MT6543/GAIA-315: Fixed. VCube Crash with some Chinese characters .mpg files.

VCube 5.1.10 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_5_1/VCube_v5.1.10_Release_Notes.pdf

Horus and Hapi
Users should be on the latest certified firmware (currently 3.0.5 build 28146)
Available here: http://www.merging.com/products/horus/downloads


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Pyramix v9.1.10 HotFix build 28379 Released

This new Pyramix 9.1 version includes; 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 the we once again could count on our beta-testers.

PYRAMIX 9.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hapi RAVENNA support
- Archiving Metadata
- MultiChannel Album Publishing support
- Album artwork implementation and support in Album Publishing
- DSD Album Publishing support
- Generate CD Image & Digital Release wizard ReVamping
- SACD Cutting master Interchange Import
- VT2 improvements
- DSD Render improvements
- Automation improvements
- Plus more Improvements & Bugs fixed

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

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Pyramix v9.1 is supported under Windows 7 but not under Windows 8/8.1/10
[color=#BF0000]WARNING: The Pyramix v9.1 requires that you have Pyramix v9 keys, make sure of that prior to installing this version.

WARNING: The Pyramix installer 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/v9.1 Refer to Pyramix v9 installation Guide for recommended configurations
- Prior to installing Pyramix v9.1 we recommend that you read the release notes known issue to make sure that this version suits your workflow
- Users that have a Pyramix version already installed should remove their Pyramix version before installing v9.1. See the Release Notes and Installation Guide for more details.
- MassCore 64bit: Note that in order to run Pyramix v9/v9.1 MassCore under 64bit you will need a RTX64 Activation Key along with a MassCore 64-bit key.
- The MassCore/RTX versions used along Pyramix v9.1 are the same as Pyramix v9.0 was needing, so if you come from v9.0 no need to remove the currently installed RTX version that came with v9.0
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case
- At the Pyramix v9.1 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 5.1.10
- For the Pyramix v9 systems recommendations please refer to the link below:
http://www.merging.com/support/pc-config
- Follow the Pyramix v9 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:
- Important: If using the new Cover Art Album Publishing option within a v9.1.5 to v9.1.10 project a Save Special As 9.0 should be performed in order to open that project in a v9.1.4 or v9.0.
- Pyramix 9.1 projects are not compatible with Pyramix v9.0 or 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 v9.0 is available in the list.


HORUS & HAPI:
Users should update to the latest certified firmware. Which has a few fixes and features along with theAD8D/AD8DP (run9 and above) support and the PT64 module support.
http://www.merging.com/products/networked-audio/downloads


DOWNLOADS:
- Pyramix v9.1.10 Release (32 Bit & 64 Bit installers):
http://www.merging.com/products/pyramix/downloads
- Pyramix v9.1.10 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9_1/Pyramix_v9.1.10_Release_Notes.pdf
- Pyramix v9 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9_1/Pyramix_v9_Installation_Guide.pdf
- Pyramix v9.1 User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_9_1/Pyramix_V9.1_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

- The new Flux plugins V3/VS3 series come as a separate installer. Merging recommends users to install the latest Flux V3/VS3 build (currently v3.2.42 >):
https://www.fluxhome.com/download



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 should remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs.

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_9.1.6_HotFix_Build25336.exe
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 64 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaASIODriver_9.1.6_HotFix_Build25336_x64.exe
- RAVENNA Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaCoreAudioInstaller_2.0.23923.dmg

Audio Magic Ring
- AMR v9.1.10 Release (32 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/AMR_9_1/AMR_9.1.10_HotFix_Build28379.exe
- AMR v9.1.10 Release (64 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/AMR_9_1/AMR_9.1.10_HotFix_Build28379_x64.exe


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





[color=#FF8000]Ovation v5.1.10 build 28379 Released


This new Ovation 5.1 release version includes improvements and bug fixes. Note that the Ovation 5.1.10 version is in sync with the Pyramix v9.1.10 release.

Refer to the release notes for more details.


INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Ovation v5.1 is supported under Windows 7 but not under Windows 8/8.1/10
[color=#BF0000]WARNING: The Ovation v5.1 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 an Ovation version already installed should remove their Ovation version before installing v5.1. See the Release Notes and Installation Guide for more details.
- MassCore user running the RTX version installed with Ovation v4.1 or v5.0 on a 32bit OS do NOT need to un-install MassCore (32bit), since Ovation v5.1 uses the same MassCore/RTX version.
- MassCore 64bit: Note that in order to run Ovation v5/v5.1 MassCore under 64bit you will need a RTX64 Activation Key along with a MassCore 64-bit key.
- At the Ovation v5.1 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 & HAPI:
Users should update to the latest certified firmware. Which has a few fixes and features along with theAD8D/AD8DP (run9 and above) support and the PT64 module support.
http://www.merging.com/products/networked-audio/downloads


DOWNLOADS:
- Ovation v5.1.10 Release (32 bit & 64 bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/products/pyramix/downloads
-Ovation v5.1.10 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_5_1/Ovation_v5.1.10_ReleaseNotes.pdf
- Ovation v5 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_5/Ovation_v5_Installation_Guide.pdf

- The new Flux plugins V3/VS3 series come as a separate installer. Merging recommends users to install the latest Flux V3/VS3 build): https://www.fluxhome.com/download


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 should remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs.


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_9.1.6_HotFix_Build25336.exe
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 64 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaASIODriver_9.1.6_HotFix_Build25336_x64.exe
- RAVENNA Core Audio Driver (For MAC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/RAVENNA_ASIO_Core%20Audio/MergingRavennaCoreAudioInstaller_2.0.23923.dmg

Audio Magic Ring
- AMR v9.1.10 Release (32 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/AMR_9_1/AMR_9.1.10_HotFix_Build28379.exe
- AMR v9.1.10 Release (64 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/AMR_9_1/AMR_9.1.10_HotFix_Build28379_x64.exe


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





[color=#FF8000]VCube v5.1.10 build 28379 Released


This new VCube 5.1 version includes Blackmagic design Video Cards support along with improvements and bug fixes. Note that the VCube 5.1.10 version is in sync with the Pyramix v9.1.10 Release.

VCUBE 5.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- VCube support Blackmagic design Video Cards
- Simplified Profile based mechanism for:
o Record
o Convert Media Files
o Render Composition
o Import Still images Sequence
- Rendering in ProRes proxy, LT, HQ
- Compatibility with IRT MXF, Sony MXF (see MXF Known issues)
- Faster Playback performance improved for; ProRes, DNxHD & AVC-Intra formats
- And Bugs fixed

Please carefully read the release notes prior to installing this Release version.

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: The VCube v5.1 requires that you have VCube v5 keys, make sure of that prior to installing this version.
WARNING: The VCube installer 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 v5.1 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 5.1
- You might be warned of pending requirements at installation please proceed and install accordingly if so
- For the Blackmagic design Video Cards installation please follow the VCube release notes
- 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 v9.1.10 release to go along side VCube v5.1.10
- The VCube Packs have been redefined in v5, 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 v5.1.10 Release (32 bit & 64 bit installers):
http://www.merging.com/products/pyramix/downloads
- VCube v5.1.10 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_5_1/VCube_v5.1.10_Release_Notes.pdf
- VCube v5.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_5_1/VCube_v5_Installation_Guide.pdf


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

Best Regards,
The Merging Team