Pyramix 14.1 & Ovation 10.1 Release

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Pyramix 14.1 & Ovation 10.1 Release

Postby Nicolas Cavin » Tue Oct 24, 2023 14:43

Dear Merging Customers,

The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the release of Pyramix 14.1 and Ovation 10.1. These new versions include new features, improvements and bug fixes

New Keys:
Important: Those new versions require the new Pyramix V14.1 keys (Ovation10.1 keys). To get a free upgrade, you need a valid ASM contract. Please contact your Merging sales partner in order to make sure your ASM is up to date. Do not install those versions if you do not yet have valid keys


Pyramix 14.1 Build 6475

PYRAMIX 14.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- New. MassCore RTX64 v4.4 version now Supporting CPU 12th and 13th generation
- New. Windows 11 Compatibility – MassCore
- New. Dolby Atmos Master 96k Import/Export
- New. Sony 360 Layout support
- Improvements. Updated channel naming layouts
- Improvements. Save and Auto-Save Performance
- Improvements. Project opening performance
- Improvements. AAF import performance
- Improvements. Some Multichannel Plugins required special mapping
- Various bug fixes

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


SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS:
Pyramix 14.1 is supported under the following Operation Systems versions.
    Windows 10 Professional (64bit): MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
    Windows 11 Professional (64bit): MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
Pyramix 14.1 is supported under the Windows 10 updates - MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
• November 2022 update 22H2 supported since Pyramix 14.0 & RTX64 3.7.4
• November 2021 update 21H2 supported since Pyramix 14.0 & RTX64 3.7.4
• May 2021 update 21H1 supported since Pyramix 25th HotFix3 & RTX64 3.7.4
• October 2020 update 20H2 supported since Pyramix 25th HotFix3 & RTX64 3.7.4
• May 2020 Update 2004 supported since Pyramix 25th HotFix 3 & RTX64 3.7.4
• Nov 2019 Update (1909) supported since Pyramix 25th Anniversary & RTX64 3.7
• May update (1903) supported since Pyramix v12.0.5 HotFix
If you run a previous Windows 10 version, Merging recommends you update it.

Pyramix 14.1 is supported under the Windows 11 updates - MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
• 22H2 supported since Pyramix 14.1.0 Beta1 : MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
• 21H2 supported since Pyramix 14.0.3 Hotfix 2 : Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO

WARNING: Pyramix 14.1 is supported on 4th Generation Intel Core Processors (4XXXK and higher) and will not launch on previous Processors generation
Recommended specification: [/color] https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4817980/Computer+Specifications.

Note: Users that want to apply Windows updates may refer to the Merging Compatible Windows updates
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818089/Windows+Updates+Validation+Status.

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Pyramix 14.1 is not supported under Windows 7
WARNING: Pyramix 14.1 runs on new 14.1 Keys as of the RC 1.
WARNING: Pyramix 14.1 Projects are backward compatible with Pyramix 14.0
WARNING: Merging recommends that Windows 10 users defer their Windows update, this is explained in our Windows 10 configuration guide here
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818297/Windows+10+Configuration
- Pyramix 14.1 MassCore runs on a new RTX64 4.4 version. A MassCore Runtime update is mandatory, unless you were already running a 14.1 Beta/RC that runs the same MassCore version.
Otherwise please first install Pyramix 14.1, then go in MT Security panel to uninstall the previous MassCore Runtime. Once uninstalled, go back in MT Security panel to install the RTX64 4.4 MassCore Runtime. Please then configure Pyramix in the VS3 Control Panel. Follow the Installation Guide for all detaills.
- At the Pyramix 14.1 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending and other Microsoft requirements such as “Redistributable” to install. Please proceed with those installations and afterwards the Pyramix installer will start. Once Pyramix is installed and MassCore installed from the MT Security> MassCore Tab it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.
- If you are not successfully installing Pyramix at the first installation on Windows 10, restart your system and launch again the Pyramix installer, as some pending requirements might have been installed in the first place.
- Merging Cloud based security key versions are available. The Cloud security has been implemented for users needing to run Pyramix, Ovation or VCube without a Merging SafeNet Dongle. For Keys information refer to keys@merging.com. Reminder Pyramix 14.1 requires new 14.1 keys.
Note: SafeNet keys cannot be transferred to Cloud security model for a chosen release. This process can only be done at the Upgrade stage. Users that wish to transfer their SafeNet keys to the Cloud keys model would have to return their SafeNet dongle to Merging, prior to getting transferred to the Cloud. Contact your local Merging Sales Partner for more details
- Ovation 10.1.2 is in sync with Pyramix 14.1.2 and should be installed along if on the same system.
- The Flux plugins V3/VS3 series come as a separate installer. Users should install the latest Flux available version (currently tag as Pyramix 10 and above in Flux Center): https://www.fluxhome.com/download.
- Merging recommends that you install ANEMAN that comes as a separate installer in order to manage your RAVENNA connections. Refer to the ANEMAN User Manual for all details.
Note: Pyramix 14.1 and Ovation 10.1 are last versions supporting the mixer Legacy Buses. We recommend users to you migrate to the new General Buses.

Pyramix Systems Recommendations:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4817980/Computer+Specifications.
Note: Specific system configuration guides are available, refer to support@merging.com

Pyramix 14.1 Installation Guide:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Pyramix_14.1.2/Pyramix_V14.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
Windows 10 Configuration Recommendations:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818297/Windows+10+Configuration

Windows 11 Configuration Recommendations:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4820313

General System Configuration
https://www.merging.com/support/system-configurations

Merging Support Knowledge Base
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/overview


DOWNLOADS:
Pyramix 14.1 (64 Bit installers):
https://www.merging.com/products/pyramix/downloads#current-installer
Pyramix 14.1 Release Notes:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Pyramix_14.1.2/Pyramix_14.1_Release%20Notes.pdf
Pyramix 14.1 Installation Guide:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Pyramix_14.1.2/Pyramix_V14.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
Pyramix 14.1 User Manual:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Pyramix_14.1.2/Pyramix_14.1_User_Manual.pdf

ANEMAN – Update to latest Official Version:
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#aneman

RAVENNA Driver for ASIO (PC) and RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device (Mac):
Those RAVENNA Drivers will allow the running of RAVENNA in ASIO for PC/Windows or Virtual Audio Device for Mac/OS X (also known as Core Audio) those versions are available.
For more details refer to: https://www.merging.com/products/interfaces/for-any-daw#merging-r-a-v-e-n-n-a-a-e-s67-so


The Merging Audio Device (MAD for PC)
Merging Audio Device - Latest Official Version
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#mad
Merging Audio Device in details
https://www.merging.com/products/merging_audio_device
Merging Audio Device Knowledge Database
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4819685/Merging+Audio+Device.
Merging Audio Device Download
https://www.merging.com/products/merging_audio_device#downloads


Merging RAVENNA/AES67 VAD (MAC)
VAD - Latest Official Version
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#macOS
Merging RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device Guide
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VAD/3.2.7/Merging_RAVENNA_AES67_VAD_3.2.7_56450.dmg
Merging Virtual Audio Device Premium Download
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#macOS
Note: macOS Ventura is supported as of VAD version 3.2.5 and above. Sonoma is not yet fully certified


Audio Magic Ring:
AMR 14.1 (64 Bit installer):
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/AMR_14.1.2/AMR_14.1.2__Build6475_x64.exe
AMR Starting Guide:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/25th_Anniversary/AMR_v13.0.3/Getting%20started%20with%20the%20Audio%20Magic%20Ring.pdf


HORUS, HAPI, HAPI MKII and ANUBIS:
Horus, Hapi, Hapi MkII and Anubis users should be on the latest Firmware version
Horus: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-horus-downloads
Hapi: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-hapi-downloads
Hapi MkII: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-hapi-mk-i-i-downloads
Anubis: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-anubis-downloads


Ovation 10.1 Build 6475

The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the official release of Ovation 10.1. This new version includes features, improvements and bug fixes.

New Keys:
Important: Those new versions require the new Ovation V10.1 keys (Pyramix 14.1 keys). To get a free upgrade, you need a valid ASM contract. Please contact your Merging sales partner in order to make sure your ASM is up to date. Do not install those versions if you do not yet have valid keys



OVATION 10.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- New. MassCore RTX64 v4.4 version now Supporting CPU 12th and 13th generation
- New. Windows 11 Compatibility – MassCore
- New. Sony 360 Layout support
- Improvements. Updated channel naming layouts
- Improvements. Multichannel Plugins Support required special mapping
- Various bug fixes

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


SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS:
Ovation 10.1 is supported under the following Operation Systems versions.
    Windows 10 Professional (64bit): MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
    Windows 11 Professional (64bit): MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
Ovation 10.1 is supported under the Windows 10 updates - MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
• November 2022 update 22H2 supported since Ovation 10.0 & RTX64 3.7.4
• November 2021 update 21H2 supported since Ovation 10.0 & RTX64 3.7.4
• May 2021 update 21H1 supported since Ovation 9 HotFix3 & RTX64 3.7.4
• October 2020 update 20H2 supported since Ovation 9 HotFix3 & RTX64 3.7.4
• May 2020 Update 2004 supported since Ovation 9 HotFix 3 & RTX64 3.7.4
• Nov 2019 Update (1909) supported since Ovation 9 & RTX64 3.7
• May update (1903) supported since Ovation 9.0.5 HotFix
If you run a previous Windows 10 version, Merging recommends you update it.

Ovation 10.1 is supported under the Windows 11 updates - MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
• 22H2 supported since Ovation 10.1.0 Beta1 : MassCore/RAVENNA, Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO
• 21H2 supported since Ovation 10.0.3 Hotfix 2 : Native & Native/RAVENNA ASIO

WARNING: Ovation 10.1 is supported on 4th Generation Intel Core Processors (4XXXK and higher) and will not launch on previous Processors generation
Recommended specification:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4817980/Computer+Specifications.

Note: Users that want to apply Windows updates may refer to the Merging Compatible Windows updates
[url]https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818089/Windows+Updates+Validation+Status./url]

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Ovation 10.1 is not supported under Windows 7
WARNING: Ovation 10.1 runs with new 14.1/10.1 keys as of RC1
WARNING: Ovation 10.1 Projects are backward compatible with Pyramix 14.0
WARNING: Merging recommends that Windows 10 users defer their Windows update, this is explained in our Windows 10 configuration guide here
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818297/Windows+10+Configuration
- Ovation 10.1 MassCore runs on a new RTX64 v4.4 version. A MassCore Runtime update is mandatory, unless you were already running 10.1 Beta/RC that runs the same MassCore version as the official 10.1.
Otherwise please first install Ovation 10.1, then go in MT Security panel to uninstall the previous MassCore Runtime. Once uninstalled, go back in MT Security panel to install the RTX64 4.4 MassCore Runtime. Follow the Installation Guide for all detaills.
Please then configure Ovation in the VS3 Control Panel.
- At the Ovation 10.1 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending and other Microsoft requirements such as “Redistributable” to install. Please proceed with those installations and afterwards the Ovation installer will start. Once Ovation is installed and MassCore installed from the MT Security> MassCore Tab it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.
- If you are not successfully installing Ovation at the first installation on Windows 10, restart your system and launch again the Pyramix installer, as some pending requirements might have been installed in the first place.
- Merging Cloud based security key versions are available. This new Cloud security has been implemented for users needing to run Pyramix, Ovation or VCube without a Merging SafeNet Dongle. For Keys information refer to keys@merging.com Reminder as of Ovation 10.1 RC 1 new 14.1/10.1 keys are mandatory.
Note: SafeNet keys cannot be transferred to Cloud security model for a chosen release. This process can only be done at the Upgrade stage. Users that wish to transfer their SafeNet keys to the Cloud keys model would have to return their SafeNet dongle to Merging, prior to getting transferred to the Cloud. Contact your local Merging Sales Partner for more details
- Pyramix 14.1.2 is in sync with Ovation 10.1.2
- The Flux plugins V3/VS3 series come as a separate installer. Users should install the latest Flux available version (currently tag as Pyramix 10 and above in Flux Center): https://www.fluxhome.com/download.
- Merging recommends that you install ANEMAN that comes as a separate installer in order to manage your RAVENNA connections. Refer to the ANEMAN User Manual for all details.
Note: Ovation 10.1 and Pyramix 14.1 are last versions supporting the mixer Legacy Buses. We recommend users to you migrate to the new General Buses.
Ovation Systems Recommendations:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4817980/Computer+Specifications.
Note: Specific system configuration guides are available, refer to support@merging.com

Ovation 10.1 Installation Guide:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/VAD/3.2.7/Merging_RAVENNA_AES67_VAD_3.2.7_56450.dmg
Windows 10 Configuration Recommendations:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818297/Windows+10+Configuration

Windows 11 Configuration Recommendations:
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4820313

General System Configuration
http://www.merging.com/support/system-configurations

Merging Support Knowledge Base
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/overview



DOWNLOADS:
Ovation 10.1 (64 Bit installers):
https://www.merging.com/products/ovation/downloads#current-installer
Ovation 10.1 Release Notes:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Ovation_10.1.2/Ovation_10.1_Release%20Notes.pdf
Ovation 10.1 Installation Guide:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Ovation_10.1.2/Ovation_10.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
Ovation 10.1 User Manual:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/Ovation_10.1.2/Ovation_10.1_User_Manual.pdf


ANEMAN – Update to latest Official Version:
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#aneman

RAVENNA Driver for ASIO (PC) and RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device (Mac):
Those RAVENNA Drivers will allow the running of RAVENNA in ASIO for PC/Windows or Virtual Audio Device for Mac/OS X (also known as Core Audio) those versions are available.
For more details refer to: http://www.merging.com/products/interfaces/for-any-daw#merging-r-a-v-e-n-n-a-a-e-s67-so


The Merging Audio Device (MAD for PC)
Merging Audio Device - Latest Official Version
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#mad
Merging Audio Device in details
https://www.merging.com/products/merging_audio_device
Merging Audio Device Knowledge Database
https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4819685/Merging+Audio+Device.
Merging Audio Device Download
https://www.merging.com/products/merging_audio_device#downloads


Merging RAVENNA/AES67 VAD (MAC)
VAD - Latest Official Version
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#macOS
Merging RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device Guide
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/25th_Anniversary_HotFix4/VAD/RAVENNA-AES67%20Virtual%20Audio%20Device%20Guide.pdf
Merging Virtual Audio Device Premium Download
https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#macOS
Note: macOS Ventura is supported as of VAD version 3.2.5 and above. Sonoma is not yet fully certified


Audio Magic Ring:
AMR 14.1 (64 Bit installer):
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/KHEPRI_X.1.2/AMR_14.1.2/AMR_14.1.2__Build6475_x64.exe
AMR Starting Guide:
https://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/25th_Anniversary/AMR_v13.0.3/Getting%20started%20with%20the%20Audio%20Magic%20Ring.pdf


HORUS, HAPI, HAPI MKII and ANUBIS:
Horus, Hapi, Hapi MkII and Anubis users should be on the latest Firmware version
Horus: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-horus-downloads
Hapi: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-hapi-downloads
Hapi MkII: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-hapi-mk-i-i-downloads
Anubis: https://www.merging.com/support/downloads#current-anubis-downloads

VCube 10.1 Build 6475

Notice: The release of VCube 10.1 is only available on demand. As Merging is phasing out this product and plans for this release to be the last version available.
Contact keys@merging.com for VCube 10.1 information.


The Merging team