Pyramix 10.1, Ovation 6.1, VCube 6.1 Official Release

Postby **Nicolas Cavin** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 18:21

Dear Merging Customers,

The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the release of Pyramix v10.1, VCube v6.1 and Ovation v6.1. We are releasing these versions in the beta forum first and they will be released officially in the coming days.

Pyramix v10.1 Released
This new Pyramix 10.1 version includes the MassCore support for the Intel Skylake processors along with new features, improvements and bug fixes.
Refer to the release notes for more details.

PYRAMIX 10.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- MassCore update supporting the Intel Skylake processors
- New “Wrap in Video” feature
- New Convert -> Export Master Clip feature
- Middle Mouse scrub support
- Video in Timeline improvements
- Archiving Metadata improvements
- Plus more Improvements & Bugs fixes

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

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Pyramix v10.1 requires v10 Keys. If you have not received your keys yet please verify with your Merging local sales partner
WARNING: The Pyramix v10.1 is only supported under 64bit OS so only a 64bit Pyramix installer is available, 32bit OS are no longer supported as of v10
WARNING: As of Pyramix v10.1 a new MassCore version must be installed. Refer to v10.1 Installation Guide for all details
WARNING: Pyramix v10.1 projects are not backward compatible with Pyramix v10.0 use the new save Special as v10.0 in order to open such project in a v10.0
WARNING: Pyramix v10 project using the new Busses structure cannot preserve the new Buses when saved as a Pyramix v9 Project and opened on a v9
WARNING: Flux VS3 Users must be on the latest Flux for Pyramix v10 in order to use them along Pyramix v10.1, the plugins have to be updated through the Flux Center utilityhttps://www.fluxhome.com/download
WARNING: Controllers: TANGO I and II are supported under Pyramix v10. Refer to the Release Notes for all details
- Pyramix v9 keys are not valid with Pyramix v10
- MassCore Users that have a Pyramix version already installed must follow the v10.1 Installation Guide for all details
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case
- At the Pyramix v10.1 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 and MassCore installed from the MT Security> MassCore Tab it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.
- Users that need to run Pyramix and VCube on the same system configuration should be using the integrated playback Video feature new to Pyramix v10.1
- The VCube v6.1.2 in sync with Pyramix v10.1.2 so should be installed along it on a combo system.

For Pyramix v10.1 systems recommendations please refer to the link below:
http://www.merging.com/support/pc-config
Note: The Intel Skylake GA-Z170X-UD3 and ASUS Z170M PLUS platforms have been certified by Merging, a separate configuration guides is available
For General System Configuration
http://www.merging.com/support/system-configurations
Pyramix v10.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Pyramix_10.1.2/Pyramix_10.1_Installation_Guide.pdf

Installation Troubleshooting:
https://confluence.merging.com/display/PUBLICDOC/Installation+Notes

HORUS & HAPI:
Horus and Hapi users should be on the latest Firmware version
http://www.merging.com/products/networked-audio/downloads

DOWNLOADS:
- Pyramix v10.1 Release (64 Bit installers):
http://www.merging.com/products/pyramix/downloads
- Pyramix v10.1 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Pyramix_10.1.2/Pyramix_10.1_Release_Notes.pdf
- Pyramix v10.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Pyramix_10.1.2/Pyramix_10.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
- Pyramix v10.1 User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Pyramix_10.1.2/Pyramix_10.1_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 Flux plugins V3/VS3 series come as a separate installer.
Flux VS3 Users must update to the Flux VS3 package for Pyramix 10 in order to use them along with Pyramix v10.1 .
This has to be done from the new Flux Center application by going under the Flux Center settings and selecting VS3- Pyramix 10
https://www.fluxhome.com/download

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 (previously known as Core Audio) those new versions now are available. For more details refer to: http://www.merging.com/products/network ... -party-daw

Documentation and links below.
- RAVENNA ASIO Drivers Guide
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/GAIA_X.1.0/RAVENNA_ASIO_Driver_v10.1.0/Merging%20Ravenna%20ASIO%20Guide.pdf
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 7 -64bit & Windows 8.1 - 64 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/RAVENNA_ASIO_Driver_v10.1.2/MergingRavennaASIODriver_10.1.2__Build30443_x64.exe

- Merging RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device Guide
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/ravenna/RAVENNA-AES67%20Virtual%20Audio%20Device%20GUIDE.pdf
- Merging RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device (For Mac users / With Yosemite or El Capitan OS-X)
VAD - Premium
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/GAIA_X.1.1/Virtual_Audio_Device/Merging_RAVENNA_AES67_VAD_Premium_Installer_2.0.30072.dmg
VAD - Standard
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/GAIA_X.1.1/Virtual_Audio_Device/Merging_RAVENNA_AES67_VAD_Standard_Installer_2.0.30072.dmg

Audio Magic Ring
- AMR v10.1 Release (64 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/AMR_10.1.2/AMR_10.1.2__Build30443_x64.exe

Ovation v6.1 Released
This new Ovation 6.1 version includes the MassCore support for the Intel Skylake processors along with improvements and bug fixes.
Refer to the release notes for more details.

Ovation 6.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- MassCore update supporting the Intel Skylake processors
- Rehearsal Preset Points
- Timed cue list enhancements
- Plus other Bugs fixes

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

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: Ovation v6.1 requires v6 Keys, let us know your dongle serial number keys@merging.com
WARNING: The Ovation v6.1 is only supported under 64bit OS, 32bit OS are no longer supported as of v6
WARNING: As of Ovation v6.1 a new MassCore version must be installed. Refer to v6.1 Installation Guide for all details
WARNING: Flux VS3 Users must be on the latest Flux for Pyramix v10 in order to use them along Ovation v6.1, the plugins have to be updated through the Flux Center utilityhttps://www.fluxhome.com/download
- MassCore Users that have an Ovation and Pyramix version already installed must follow the Ovation v6.1 Installation Guide for all details
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case
- At the Ovation v6.1 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending and other Microsoft requirements. Please proceed with those installations and afterwards the Pyramix and Ovation installations will start. Once Ovation is installed and MassCore installed from the MT Security> MassCore Tab it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.

For the Ovation v6.1 systems recommendations please refer to the link below:
http://www.merging.com/support/pc-config
Note: The Intel Skylake GA-Z170X-UD3 and ASUS Z170M PLUS platforms have been certified by Merging, a separate configuration guides is available
For General System Configuration
http://www.merging.com/support/system-configurations
Ovation v6.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Ovation_6.1.2/Ovation_6.1_Installation_Guide.pdf

Installation Troubleshooting:
https://confluence.merging.com/display/PUBLICDOC/Installation+Notes

HORUS & HAPI:
Horus and Hapi users should be on the latest Firmware version
http://www.merging.com/products/networked-audio/downloads

DOWNLOADS:
- Ovation v6.1 Release (64 bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/products/ovation/downloads
-Ovation v6.1 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Ovation_6.1.2/Ovation_6.1_Release_Notes.pdf
- Ovation v6.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Ovation_6.1.2/Ovation_6.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
-Ovation v6 User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/Ovation_6.1.2/Ovation_6.1_User_Manual.pdf

- The Flux plugins V3/VS3 series come as a separate installer.
Flux VS3 Users must update to the Flux VS3 package for Pyramix 10 in order to use them along with Ovation v6.1 .
This has to be done from the new Flux Center application by going under the Flux Center settings and selecting VS3- Pyramix 10
https://www.fluxhome.com/download

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 (previously known as Core Audio) those new versions now are available. For more details refer to: http://www.merging.com/products/network ... -party-daw

Documentation and links below.
- RAVENNA ASIO Drivers Guide
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/GAIA_X.1.0/RAVENNA_ASIO_Driver_v10.1.0/Merging%20Ravenna%20ASIO%20Guide.pdf
- RAVENNA ASIO Driver (For Windows 7 -64bit & Windows 8.1 - 64 Bit PC users):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2//RAVENNA_ASIO_Driver_v10.1.2/MergingRavennaASIODriver_10.1.2__Build30443_x64.exe

- Merging RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device Guide
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/ravenna/RAVENNA-AES67%20Virtual%20Audio%20Device%20GUIDE.pdf
- Merging RAVENNA/AES67 Virtual Audio Device (For Mac users / With Yosemite or El Capitan OS-X)
VAD - Premium
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/GAIA_X.1.1/Virtual_Audio_Device/Merging_RAVENNA_AES67_VAD_Premium_Installer_2.0.30072.dmg
VAD - Standard
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/beta/GAIA_X.1.1/Virtual_Audio_Device/Merging_RAVENNA_AES67_VAD_Standard_Installer_2.0.30072.dmg

Audio Magic Ring
- AMR v10.1 Release (64 Bit installer):
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/AMR_10.1.2/AMR_10.1.2__Build30443_x64.exe

VCube v6.1 Released
This new VCube 6.1 version includes improvements and bug fixes.
Refer to the release notes for more details.

VCube 6.1 HIGHLIGHTS:
- MXF: SMPTE 377-1-2009 Compliant
- MXF: Compliance with technical guidelines:
- ARD_ZDF_HDF01a
- ARD_ZDF_HDF01b
- ARD_ZDF_HDF02a
- ARD_ZDF_HDF02b
- VCube mismatch different MXF files
- Fixed performance issue with single PNG files

Please carefully read the release notes prior to installing this new release.

INSTALLATION:
WARNING: VCube v6.1 requires v6 Keys
WARNING: VCube v6.1 is only supported under Windows 7- 64bit OS. Windows 32bit OS is no longer supported as of v6.0
WARNING: The VCube users running on 32bit OS with Mykerinos will have to remain on VCube v5.1, since Mykerinos is not supported under 64bit OS. Please consult your options as per the VCube configuration page
http://newww.merging.com/support/system-configurations
- Render video to H264 requires the “VSO-H264-ENC” Key option
- Merging recommends that users remove the previous version of VCube installed on their system prior to installing VCube v6.1
- 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
- The VCube configuration is configured through the VS3 Control Panel
- Users with Pyramix and VCube installed on the same system, it is mandatory that you upgrade your Pyramix to v10.1.2 release to go along side VCube v6.1.2. Merging highly recommends that you consider the new Video playback support included in Pyramix v10.1 before installing VCube, it might do just what you need.
- HASP dongles are not supported under 64bit, users must purchase a SafeNet dongle in such case
- VCube v6.1 is not supported on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

For systems Recommendations please refer to the link below:
http://www.merging.com/support/pc-config
For System Configuration
http://www.merging.com/support/system-configurations
VCube 6.1 Installation Guide
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/VCube_6.1.2/VCube_6.1_Installation_Guide.pdf

DOWNLOADS:
- VCube v6.1 Release (64 bit installer only):
http://www.merging.com/products/vcube/downloads
- VCube v6.1 Release Notes:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/VCube_6.1.2/VCube_6.1_ReleaseNotes.pdf
- VCube v6.1 Installation Guide:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/VCube_6.1.2/VCube_6.1_Installation_Guide.pdf
- VCube v6 User Manual:
http://www.merging.com/uploads/assets/Installers/GAIA_X.1.2/VCube_6.1.2/VCube_6.1_User_Manual.pdf

Best Regards,

The Merging Team