Dear Merging Customers,
The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the HotFix release of Pyramix 8.1.8 build 20910, VCube 4.1.8 build 20910 and Ovation 4.1.8 build 20910.
Horus users can install the latest certified firmware (build 20795 >)
Available here: http://www.merging.com/horus/download
Important:
The Pyramix 8.1.8 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT5537: Fixed. MT DSD converter: Cannot convert .Wav DXD file to DSDIFF or DSF formats
MT5536: Fixed. Take logger, the Media Markers can end up duplicated
MT5529: Fixed. Grouped clip if moved with crossfade can shift down the automation tracks
MT5528: Fixed. DSD render: Cannot cancel a render if replacing an existing file name
MT5525: Fixed. Media Manager, needs a refresh to display a new name of a renamed file
MT5522: Fixed. Source-Destination: Undo can erase the automation
MT5521; Fixed. Arm/Unarm tracks from OASIS controller do not update Mixer record ready led
MT5517: Fixed. Detect Picture Change & Reconform can corrupt the Automation
MT5516: Fixed. Automation Paste to mouse not working
MT5513: Fixed. m4a handler introduces a glitch at playback start of file.
MT5512: Fixed. Album Publishing : End of the last file is missing 587 Samples
MT5511: Fixed. DSD Render: Should not un-mount and remount medias for processing pruposes
MT5380: Fixed. Final Check bus output selection get reset after a Mixdown
MT4313: Fixed. Mixdown with SRC creates a Timecode mismatch in the resulting file (timestamp multiplied by two)
MT4836: Fixed. Pyramix playback not working after a reconform
Pyramix v8.1.8 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Pyramix_v8.1.8_HotFix_Release_Notes.pdf
The Ovation 4.1.8 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT5513: Fixed. m4a handler introduces a glitch at playback start of file/cue
Ovation v4.1.8 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_4_1/Ovation_v4.1.8_HotFix_Release_Notes.pdf
The VCube 4.1.8 HotFix version contains only the following fixes
HotFix Bugs resolved:
MT5515: Fixed. VCube: Crash when loading mov h264 file with Japanese characters
MT5530: Fixed. VCube: MXF Body Partition support for RDD09 compliance
VCube v4.1.8 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_4_1/VCube_4.1.8_HotFix_Release_Notes.pdf
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Pyramix v8.1.8 HotFix Build 20910 Released
The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the release of Pyramix v8.1. This new version includes Merging Technologies’ Horus Networked Audio Interface DXD/DSD support, new features, improvements and bug fixes. This new version will be announced to all users in the coming days.
PYRAMIX 8.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ravenna DXD and DSD playback and record support with Horus
- Background Recording
- Record Pre-Buffering
- Editing while Recording
- Recording Post-Effects
- New Take Logger tool
- New Media Markers
- New Automation Preview mode
- Improved Recording Status windows
- Horus PreAmps support within the Pyramix Mixer
- Secondary audio device host support
- Timestretch algorithm update from MPEX3 to MPEX4
- New Dirac Timestretch option (Key required)
- Algorithmix ReNOVAtor available in Pyramix installer for those who purchased the key (ReNOVAtor Key required)
- SoundMiner/Pyramix integration fixes
- New Tango Beta-ConsoleSoft available for Horus MicPre Remote control (v3.2.2 >)
And many bug fixes
Please carefully read the release notes for the installation procedure for all details.
INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Since Pyramix v8.1 Beta2 we include new MassCore version, please follow instruction in the release notes or the installation guide (page 10), links are available below
WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Pyramix v8.1
WARNING: Make sure that you have your new v8 keys before proceeding with the v8.1 Release (v7.1 keys are not valid)
WARNING: Since Pyramix v8.1 Beta2 projects are not compatible with the previous Pyramix 8.1 beta1 and Pyramix 8.0 versions, users must use the adequate Save Special option to open such project in older Pyramix versions
- At Pyramix v8.1 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 v8.1 Installation Guide (mandatory for v8.1 beta1 or older versions that are running MassCore user so refer to page 9):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Pyramix_V8.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
Installation Troubleshooting:
pdf: http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/IntervalZeroRTX_Uninstall_Troubleshoot.pdf
forum: http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6467
- Users that need to run Pyramix and VCube on the same system configuration will have to install VCube 4.1.8 along with Pyramix v8.1.8
- The Dolby E (Encode/Decode) comes 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:
- Since Pyramix 8.1 beta2 and versions above the projects are NOT compatible with the Pyramix v8.0 and v8.1beta1 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 8.0” entry was added.
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 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
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 must 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 8.1.8 HotFix is downloadable for registered users at:
http://www.merging.com/pyramix/download
- Pyramix v8.1.8 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Pyramix_v8.1.8_HotFix_Release_Notes.pdf
- Pyramix v8.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Pyramix_V8.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
- Pyramix v8.1 User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Pyramix_v8.1_User_Manual.pdf
- Merging Ravenna Easy Connect Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Merging_Ravenna_EasyConnect_Guide.pdf
- MTDiscovery User Guide (for Horus users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/MTDiscovery_User_Manual.pdf
- Pyramix v8 – Horus – Ravenna Troubleshooting Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Pyramix_8_1/Horus_Pmx8_Ravenna_Troubleshooting.pdf
- 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)
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Ovation v4.1.8 HotFix Build 20910 Released
This new Ovation 4.1.8 version (in sync with the Pyramix v8.1.8 ) includes bug fixes to the previously available Ovation 4.1 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 v4.1.8 HotFix is downloadable for registered users at:
http://www.merging.com/ovation/download
- Ovation v4.1.8 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_4_1/Ovation_v4.1.8_HotFix_Release_Notes.pdf
- Ovation v4.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/Ovation_4_1/Ovation_v4.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
- 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)
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VCube v4.1.8 HotFix Build 20910 Released
This new VCube 4.1 version includes the H264 support along with improvements and bug fixes, refer to the release notes for more details. This new version will be announced to all users in the coming days. Note that the VCube 4.1.8 version is in sync with the Pyramix v8.1.8 release.
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 4.1 installation
- Merging recommends that you remove the previous version of VCube installed prior to install VCube 4.1
- 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 v8.1.8 release to go along side VCube v4.1.8
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 4.1 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 v4.1.8 HotFix Release:
[url] http://www.merging.com/vcube/download [url]
-VCube v4.1.8 HotFix Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_4_1/VCube_4.1.8_HotFix_Release_Notes.pdf
- VCube v4.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com//uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_4_1/VCube_v4_Installation_Guide.pdf
- VCube User Manual:
http://www.merging.com//uploads/assets/Installers/VCube_4_1/VCube_User_Manual.pdf
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Best Regards,
The Merging Team
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